This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and written solicitation will not be issued. The Purchase Request F3MT248143A001, issues as Request for Quotation (RFQ), and is 100% Set Aside for Small Business Concerns. This solicitation documents incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 2005-25. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 448320. This acquisition is to be a firm fixed price (FFP) type contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. Items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by "brand name or equal" description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotations offering "equal" products will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for purchasing activity to determine whether product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): CLIN 0001 Luggage, Xenon 20 Inch International Carry On, Overall dimensions: 20"H X 15"W X 9"D, Weight 4.6 lbs, Made with 100% Polycarbonate, ultra lightweight construction, hidden ball bearing wheels, TSA approved combination lock, life time warranty, Titan Luggage PN 912403/08 or equal, Quantity 150 each, Color: Black. This requirement will be accomplished using full and open competition procedures for commercial off the shelf items. The government desires delivery not more than 30 days after receipt of order. Pricing shall be destination pricing. Place of delivery will be USSOCOM Regional Contracting Office, Bldg 3-1947 Malvesti Rd, Pope AFB NC 28308. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price (3) Delivery. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy all the salient characteristics of the CLIN. Offer will be evaluated on prices inclusive of transportation charges from shipping points to delivery destination. Delivery is defined as the capability and offeror affirmation to conform with, or better, the required delivery date. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. The factor of technical acceptability is slightly more important than price, price slightly more important than delivery. Offer shall provide at less two past performance references with contact information. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition. FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52-211-6 Brand Name or Equal , FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial, is applicable to this requirement with the following Clause agenda to paragraph (a), The government will award a contract(s) resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered . FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) are considered acceptable to meet this clause requirement; otherwise a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certification will be required. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Application to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization (include Federal Tax Identification Number), with a schedule of offered items to include unit price and total price. (2) Representation and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3. (3) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if used. (4) Evidence of technically acceptability, delivery schedule and past performance reference. Amendments, if any, will be posted on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. Website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. QUOTE ARE DUE: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, 25 Jun 2008. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by email (
[email protected]). It is the offerors responsibility to ensure faxed quotes and attachments are received by the designated time to fax number (910)243-0249 the POC for confirmation is Connie Burgess at (910)243-1345. Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email at
[email protected], not later than 20 Jun 2008. The point of contact for this solicitation is Connie Burgess, Contract Specialist at (910)243-2176 or email listed above. Point of Contact Connie Burgess, Contract Specialist, Phone 910-243-1345, Fax 910-243-0249, Email
[email protected].