The 377th Contracting Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base New Mexico intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the purchase of a Alcatel Vacuum-Model ASM-110TCL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number is F3PLF922210100 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 01-09 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This requirement is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519, size standard 500. The contractor shall provide the following: Line Item #001- 1 ea, Alcatel Vacuum ? Model ASM-110TCL (helium mass spectrometer leak detector) or equal. Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government. The Government requires FOB destination. Place of delivery and acceptance is AFRL/DE, Attn: Beverly Klemme, Bldg 1010 (west), 4600 Randolph Rd., Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. The required delivery date is 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 (Feb 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 (Feb 1998), the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Oct 2000), with the following: Technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation (i.e. product literature), the terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discounts, and delivery times; OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (July 2002). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2002). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (May 2002); (11) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Deviation) (Apr 2002); (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); (16) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2001); (21) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129); (24) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (May 1999). In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (NOV 2001), prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at (www.ccr.gov). CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUL 2002). DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (SEP 1999). DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998). Offerors must submit quotes in writing, via e-mail, fax, etc., to the Contract Specialist, NO LATER THAN 21 SEP 02, 1500 CST to 377 CONS/LGCB, ATTN: TSgt Todd W. Annes, 2000 Wyoming BLVD SE, BLDG 20604 Room B-22, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606. For additional information, contact the Contract Administrator at 505-846-4673, fax 505-846-2150 or email to
[email protected] , no later than 1500 CST on 20 SEP 02.