This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 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 is F1Q3RXBAGS and this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quote. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20110331. This is a 100% set aside to small business. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 316991, size standard 500. The contractor shall provide the following items: 0001: Rolling Duffel Bag - 300 each 0002: 3-day Back Pack - 300 each See attached specifications or equal The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with 52.252-1 and 52.252-2. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items. -52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers." Addenda to 52.212-1: Proposal Preparation Instructions A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price and Delivery. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The contractor shall fill out the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/ to include the provisions at 52.212-3, Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses cited in this clause also applies: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, 52.219-28, Post Award Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at 52.203-3 Gatuities. The clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration The clause at 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. The clause at 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. The Clause at 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification The Clause at 52.242-15. Stop Work order The Clause at 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights The Clause at 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration The Provision at 252.209-7002 The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The Clause at 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -Balance of Payments Program Certificate The Clause at 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program The Clause at 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors The clause at 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The Clause at 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments The Clause at 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea The clause at 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Wide Area Workflow is the Dept. of the Air Force's mandatory method of electronic invoicing. More information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil. The Government reserves to award without discussion. Contractors are encouraged to offer their most advantageous/best quote. The contractor shall submit their quote the by 13 April 2011 at 12:00 PM EST to the contracting office by email in order to be considered for award. Responses that are late will not be considered. POC information: Francis Erik Puangco, TSgt, USAF 302-677-2045
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