16 -- FEED CHUTES

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. This is issued as a Request for Quote(RFQ). The due date is 30 August 2007 no later than 2:00PMest. Quotes must be submitted via e-mail ([email protected]). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 336413 and small business standard of 1000 employees. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has a requirement for 42 each PN 54651 (Feed Chute) and 42 each PN 54650 (Feed Chute)for use on AH-6 aircraft. The Government intends to procure these chutes from Nobles Manufacturing, Inc., 1105 East Pine Street, St. Croix, WI 54024. Nobles is the sole manufacturer and is the only known source for the requested chutes since they retain all proprietary data. The chutes shall be delivered to the Lexington, KY TAPO Warehouse. The delivery schedule will be determined prior to award. FOB and Acceptance/Inspection is at origin by a Government quality assurance representative (QAR). The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Offerors are instructed to complete this section and return with their proposal, unless it is available on-line as implemented under ORCA (On-line Representations and Certifications Application)); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (specifically, but not limited to ? 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-9 (large business), 52.222-21, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52,225-13, 52.232-33) ; 252.211.7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (specifically, but not limited to ? 252.205-7000, 252.219-7003 (large business), 252.225.7001, 252.25-7012, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, and 252-247-7024); and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO-A1. The point of contact for this acquisition is Shirley Powell, (757) 878-5223, ext. 248.