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 F3CTM9364A001 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 2005-38. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333513 with a size standard not to exceed 500 employees (U.S.) (v) 0001- Hydraulic power bending brake - 1 EA (vi) See attached RFQ for salient characteristics and full description and line item requests (vii) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. The required delivery date is NLT 5 March 2010 (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 salient characteristics of the item above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (x) The provision 52.211-16, Brand Name or Equal applies to this procurement. (xi) 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. (xii) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiv) 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: 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 50, and 52.232-33. (xv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xvi) All offerors must submit a quote by 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, 16 February 2010. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvii) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Justin Hammerle, 5 CONS/LGCB, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-6369, or by email to
[email protected]. The alternate contact is Tiffany Draper at (701) 723-4182 or email
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-4172.