COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request for Quote (RFQ) (F3F3JF8218A001) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a RFQ. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20080812. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 337127; Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees. (v) CLIN (0001) 2 each - Portable bleachers with 10 rows, self contained hydraulic system w/remote, minimum 150 seating capacity, enclosed risers, 48" center aisle; ADA handrails, power bleacher actuation, galvanized vertical guardrails, automatically fold with main frame and stow for transport without support pads; galvanized steel frame w/ anodized seat and foot planks, pintle towing coupler/removable hitch tandem axle suspension with 4 tires, electric brakes, highway lighting package with DOT marker delivered to Mountain Home AFB. (vi) ***This requirement is currently UNFUNDED.*** The government does not presently intend to award a contract, but does want to obtain information in the event that funding is obtained. The government may or may not award a contract for some or all of the items in this request. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to identify the availability of qualified sources. The anticipated contract type will be firm fixed price. If your company is able to provide item(s) requested and are interested in this acquisition please submit the following: 1. Point of contact, including a phone number, physical and e-mail address 2. Size status and or SBA certification program of your company. 3. Cage Code for your company. 4. An estimated cost for item(s) requested that includes FOB shipping terms, and an estimated delivery date. ***FYI...366th Contracting Office will most likely be awarding contracts up until midnight on 30 September 08, for Fiscal Year End. Please inform us if your company, or a company representative, will be available to obtain firm quotes on that day.*** (vii) FOB-Destination for delivery to: 366 SVS/SVMP, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. Delivery NLT 31 September 2008. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (viii) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on All or None and Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, and technical capability. (ix) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 addendum is also included. (x) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central; Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34; F.O.B.-Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, and AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen (see below POC) **Raymond Carpenter, HQ ACC/A7K 129 Andrews Street Suite 122, Langley AFB VA 23665-2791, phone:(757) 764-5371 fax:(757) 764-4400 email:
[email protected] ** (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item (DEVIATION). (xii) The clause at DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (DEVIATION). (xiii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiv) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications has not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. (xv) Numbered Notes: 1 (xvi) Quotes must be emailed to Jamie Sachette at
[email protected], or faxed to (208) 828-2658. Quotes are required to be received no later than 10:00 A.M., 2 Sept 2008.