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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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation FA4620-04-Q-A043 is issued as a Request for Quote, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. NAICS Code is 484220. Small business annual dollar amount is up to $21,500,000. This is a small business set-aside. Unit Small Business Specialist is Ms. Marion Nelson (509) 247-4880; link to USAF Small Business, http://www.selltoairforce.org; link to SBA http://sba.gov: link to unit public information: http://www.fairchild.af.mil/lgcons. The contractor shall transport/provide potable water as specified in accordance with attached Statement of Work. The contract will cover the period 1 Sep 04 thru 31 Sep 04 with four 7-month (Oct, Apr through Sep) option periods. Historical data: water delivery requirements from 3 April 2003 through 3 Oct 03 was 419,300 gallons. The following attachments are incorporated as part of this solicitation and can be downloaded at link: http://www.eps.gov. 1) Pricing Schedule, 2) Statement of Work, and 3) Wage Determination No. 94-2565 Rev (19) Area: WA, Spokane.The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2004), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999) [Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the lowest total delivery price per gallon] FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (May 2004) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990), The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52-204-7 Central Contractor Registration; [with 252.204-7004 ALT A (Nov 2003)] (Oct 2003) FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2004), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2003), and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Apr 2004) under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: (5)(i) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003) (14) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2004) (15) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004) (16) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (17) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), (18) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (19) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), (20) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (25) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003), (30) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) under para (c), the following clauses are incorporated: (1) FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 as amended (May 1989), (2) FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989). Equivalent Rates applicable to this acquisition are a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-7, $16.16 per hour +/- 30 percent fringe benefits (3) FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 1989). FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Service (Nov 1999) [the fill-in is 30 days] FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) [the fill-in for paragraph (a) is 30 days and paragraph (c) is 4 years, 1 month] FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), DFAR 252-204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2004); under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Apr 2003), and DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) (Alt III) (May 2002); DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991), AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Jun 1997) AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jun 2002) Note: Lack of registration in the Centeral Contractor Registration will make an offer ineligible for award. Quotes may be faxed to MSgt Rick Rinderle at (509) 247-8685 or mailed to above address. Submit the following items with quotation: 1) Pricing Schedule, 2) Completed Representations and Certifications, as required in FAR 52.212-3 (accessible at The Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil). Offers are due by 12 Aug 04 NLT 4:30 P.M. Anticipated award date is 17 Aug 04.