This synopsis and solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the following commercial items, 5000 EA, VAMPS Pouch Mobility Bags, Vacuum Aided mobility bag packing system, 25" X 42" 7 mil or equal This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ FQ48974117LRS2. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. North American Industrial Classification Standard 322223, Size Standard 500 employees applies to this procurement. FOB: Destination for delivery to 366 LRS, 480 5th Ave, Bldg 2610, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-211.6 Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.203 Gratuities. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Commercial Items. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside. FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (DEVIATION), FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. All quotes must be emailed to TSgt Victor Martin at
[email protected] , or faxed to TSgt Martin at (208) 828-2658. Quotes are required to be received no later than 16:30 MST, Monday, 10 May 2004.