(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The purchase request number is FM44880250292 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14. (iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 813212, and the small business size standard is $6.5 Million. (v) This requirement consists of a one year base year and one option year. The base year performance will be from 1 July 08 to 30 June 09. The option year will be from 1 July 09 to 30 June 2010. Line items 1 and 2 are to be priced separately on a monthly basis. Description: Line Item: 0001 – Tobacco Cessation Phone Line Service. The contractor shall provide an off-site operator, toll-free number, tobacco cessation quit-line for Air Force personnel and their beneficiaries, in support of the 43d Medical Group Tobacco Cessation Program, Pope AFB, North Carolina. The contractor shall provide services in a contractor – supplied facility. These services shall be provided to Pope AFB population. In accordance with Statement of Work for one year starting 1 July 2008 and for the option year. Line Item: 0002 – option year as described as line item 0001. The Government intends to award one contract for both line items. Both line items must be quoted to be considered eligible for award. The Government reserves the right to exercise the option for both line items, only one line item, or neither. (vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is added to read: Lowest price technically acceptable. The contractor certifies that it can meet the delivery date by submitting a quotation. (ix) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Application – ORCA – at http://orca.bpn.gov/. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items. (xi) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: (5), (14), (15), (18-20), (24) and (31). (xii) The clause at 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, applies to this acquisition. Any resulting contract will be paid using the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system at https://wawf.eb.mil/. The following sub-paragraphs identified within DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.247-7023 (Alternate III), and DFARS 252.225-7036. Additionally the following clauses and provisions are added to this combined synopsis/solicitation and considered applicable to this acquisition: 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 (Alt A); 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition: 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. Award can only be made to contractors registered in the Central Contractor Registration web page, http://www.ccr.gov. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xiv) Commerce Business Daily numbered note 1 applies to this acquisition. (xv) The solicitation due date is 3 June 08 by 1600 EST. (xvi) The assigned contract specialist is A1C Jenifer Garland, and can be reached at (910)394-6255. You may fax your quotes to 910-394-5687 or email to
[email protected]. Direct any questions or to request a copy of the statement of work to A1C Jenifer Garland at the number above or contact TSgt Eric Bishop at (910)394-6254.