This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED, A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Reference number is F3B3V05189A200 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorperates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-05 and DFARS DCCN 20050901 Edition. All Responsible sources shall submit a written proposal, which will be considered. Facsimilie submissions will also be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the solicitation is 451211. This acquisition is unrestricted. The U.S. Air Force 48 Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed priced Purchase Order for: Item/Service Description: CLIN 0001: Supply and delivery of daily newspapers and monthly magazines to base library, RAF Mildenhall from 1 October 2005 through 30 September 2006. Contact SrA Johanna Henderson at
[email protected] or 01638 52 2165 for full list of publications. Quantity- 1 YR Far provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price offer. Far provision FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offerors The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will provide the best value to the government. The government reserves the right to make award to other than the low bidder. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications of Commercial Items. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition: 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004), USAFE 5352.225-9100, Submission of offers in other than United States Currency. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals should be clearly marked with the bidders name and reference number. NOTICE: REFERENCE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. AS OF 31 MAY 1998, ALL CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFERORS RESPONSIBILITY