Description: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 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. (ii) The solicitation number F3C2MX0223A002 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333913 with a size standard not to exceed 500 employees (U.S.) (v) See Attachment 1, Request for Quotation (RFQ) for information concerning the contract line item numbers and items. (vi) If an equal item is proposed, provide sufficient product information. (vii) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The government will award a firm-fixed price 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 other factors considered will be the ability to meet the specifications of the items above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (x) The government advises Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Offerors are also reminded to complete Offeror Representations and Certifications on-line at www.bpn.gov prior to submitting an offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 50, and 52.232-33. (xiii) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xiv) All Offerors must submit a quote by 4:30 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, 17 September 2010. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xv) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Todd Tevis, 5 CONS/LGCB, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-7080, or by email to
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-4172.