MarK Survey

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply item prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. The U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) intends to solicit for purchase of 400 each, Mark Survey, Calibration Base Line with +. Stem Type to be made with NSN: 6660-CF-DIE-0002, ASN: SP-CFM-193(DIE), Blank Insert for Calibration B, IAW attached specifications. VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN OF THE DIE TO THE GOVERNMENT AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CONTRACT. The Government will require first article testing under this requirement. The NWS special packaging/marking requirement will be applicable (Attachment A). This item is being purchased for the NWS program to be delivered to the National Logistics Support Center, Kansas City, MO. This requirement shall be considered a 100% small business set-aside. The intended procurement is for supplies for which the Government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. As these parts are in support of current NWS/NEXRAD program, alternative or like items would not be acceptable without extensive testing. Any small business sources, capable of providing the equipment reference herein is encouraged to respond to this announcement within 10 calendar days after its publication. Delivery will be on a FOB Destination Basis. This constitutes the only Request for Quotation (RFQ) written offers are being requested; and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is hereby issued as RFQ No. NWWA1200946853KLC. This RFQ and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36. The line item shall be provided in accordance with the specifications listed below. The price shall be all inclusive of costs. The FAR clauses incorporated into this acquisition shall be the following: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009), 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2009) (Sections 8(i),18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 31, 34, 39) and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, within Consignee's Premises (Apr) 1984. The FAR provision is incorporated into this acquisition by reference is as follows: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). FAR clauses and provisions are available on the Internet Website http://www.arnet.gov.far. All contractors doing business with the Eastern Region Acquisition Division-Kansas City (ERAD-KC) must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). For information and to register, please access the following website: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at http://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this request to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforms to the request resulting in the best value to the Government, lowest price and delivery schedule. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333518. Signed and dated quotes must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/CRAD, ATTN: Karen Christian, Room 1756, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Quotes must be received on or before 12:00 PM CST, September 9, 2009. Quotes may be faxed to 816-274-6952 ATTN: Karen Christian. Quotes submitted in response to this notice must include the following in order to be considered responsive to this request: 1. Delivery Schedule. Provide a delivery schedule for two (2) first articles and 38 production units. 2. Completed price schedule for 2 first articles and 38 production units identified in this notice. This is a firm-fixed price request. 3. Completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Representations & Certifications-Commercial items or certification of registration with the Online Representations & Certifications Application (ORCA) database. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Mark Survey, Calibration Base Line with +. Stem Type to be made with NSN: 6660-CF-DIE-0002, ASN: SP-CFM-193(DIE), Blank Insert for Calibration B, IAW attached specifications. VENDOR WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RETURN OF DIE BACK TO THE GOVERNMENT AFTER COMPLETION OF THE CONTRACT Unit Price: __________. Total Amount: __________. SPECIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENT: The National Weather Service (NWS) special packaging/marking requirement; Bar code label each item with National Stock No. (NSN), Agency Stock No. (ASN) and description of item (See Attachment A). This requirement is the sole responsibility of the vendor. If items ordered are shipped without labels, the shipment will be rejected back to the vendor for non-compliance with the terms and conditions under the purchase order. Acknowledge that any charge for labeling is included in the price and specify the charge below. Labeling/marking charge: __________ (If Applicable). FOB Destination Basis. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the U.S. Department of Commerce/NWS/National Reconditioning Center, 1520 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, MO 64131. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: First Articles: 2 ea@ ___________ Production Units: 38 ea @__________ Proposed Delivery Date: _____________Weeks ARO (First Articles) Proposed Delivery Date: _____________ Weeks After approval of 1st articles. END OF NOTICE