This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. DUE TO THE LIMITED TIME FRAME, SOLICITATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM BUSINESSES RESIDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Reference number is FOM57N41910100 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-22 & 23. This acquisition is unrestricted. The U.S. Air Force 48 Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order for:CLIN 0001: Pony Rides – Minimum of 3 horses CLIN0002. Dodgems CLIN0003. Waltzers CLIN0004 Paratrooper Ride CLIN0005 Face Painters CLIN0006 Adventure Land Funbac/Slide CLIN0007 Magician/Clown CLIN0008 2 Childrens Roundabouts CLIN0009 General Information – All items need to be in place and ready to go by 1030 on Sunday, 1 August 2004, Ford Park, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. Far provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this requirement. If quote is for an “equal” product, specifications of the item must be included in quotation. Far provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply and change paragraph (c) from 30 calendar days to 60 calendar days. Far provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: Paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) Price and (2) Technical Capability of the item to meet the Government needs; paragraph (b) does not apply. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, without addenda and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52,222.37and 52.232-33). DFARS provisions at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFAR 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax (VAT) Exclusion; and 252.229-7008, Relief From Import Duty (UK) applies to this acquisition; including USAFE 5352.225-9102, Submission of offers in other than United States Currency. All FAR, DFARS AND USAFE clauses, in full text, can be found at URL http://farsite.hill.af.mil. NOTICE: REFERENCE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7004, "REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION". AS OF 31 MAY 1998, ALL FOREIGN CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE NATO CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER AND/OR CONFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. ANY OFFEROR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR WHOSE INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS INCORRECT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. Quotes must be received by 16 July 2004 at 1200 (12:00 p.m.) GMT. Quotes shall be mailed to: 48th Contracting Squadron, Bldg 55, Marham Road, RAF Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk IP26 4HL . E-Mailed to
[email protected]; or faxed to 011 (44) 1638 527202. For information regarding this solicitation contact Delilah Stevenson at 011 (44) 1638 527052 and reference the solicitation number.