This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is FW148-12-01312012 and this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This announcement will be issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. This requirement is a 100% set aside for Small Business. The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract; the award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable. This solicitation shall incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-54. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413. The SB size standard for this code is 1,000. NOTICE TO OFFEROR: FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. AWARD IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDS BECOMING AVAILABLE; ALL PROPOSALS NEED TO BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. The Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth has a requirement for the following items; General Electric Junction Box, and cable assembly. In addition, this is a "Brand Name or Equal" Request for Quote: Vendors wishing to submit an "or equal" must include descriptive literature with their quote. In addition, it is the vendor's responsibility to cross references all items in such a manner that the Government can quickly and easily review and evaluate each "equal to item. Time does not permit lengthy delay for evaluation. Vendor shall furnish the following items: L/I 0001 General Electric, Junction Box, P/N 1419M34G01, NSN 5975-01-570-5615 Quantity 1 each L/I 0002 General Electric, Cable Assembly, P/N 1419M36P06, 33D7-50-887-4 FIG 2-44 Quantity 1 each The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Time Specified for receipt of offers; Name; Address; Telephone Number of Offeror; Terms of the expressed warranty; Price, Payment terms, Any discount terms, CAGE code, DUNS number, Tax ID number and acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments. Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offerors that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation maybe excluded from consideration. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (May 2011) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 2011) (Deviation) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts Compliance Report (Feb 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Oct 2011) (Deviation) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Oct 2011) 5352.201-9101 Omsbudsman (Apr 2010) Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Point of Contact: Contracting officer: CMSgt Paul Nephew, ANG, Phone: 218-788-7242, FAX: 218-788-7403, e-mail:
[email protected] INPORTANT NOTICES: 1) RFQ submission must be in accordance with solicitation; 2) Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry to be eligible for award (Ref. DRARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration); 3) All Amendments, if applicable, must be acknowledged: 4) Questions concerning this notice should be submitted to POC indicated above 5) Facsimile and e-mail offers will be accepted. Please fax quotes to the attention of CMSgt Paul Nephew at (218) 788-7403. Quote will also be accepted via e-mail at
[email protected] Quotes are due on or before 15 February 2012 at 1:00 pm Central Time. All quotes must be marked with RFQ number and title. If sent by e-mail, include RFQ number in subject line.