THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR PLANNNING PURPOSES – FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Only faxed or e-mailed quotations will be accepted. This solicitation F1F3H35174A500, is a Request for Propsal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. Full and Open Competition is being utilized subject to the following: The BID SCHEDULE shall be for Line Item 0001: Key Watcher System QTY: 2 Each Suggested Source: Morse Watchmans Inc, www.heywatcher.com SHIPPING INFORMATION: Item requires direct delivery to Aviano Air Base (Pordenone) Italy 33081. As an alternative, due to item size & weight, shipment may have to be coordinated through the military consolidation point at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070-5001. Vendors are encouraged to submit offers indicating the individual shipping costs and delivery time for each of the above zip codes. Complete shipping address and Points of Contact will be provided upon award. The clause at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation The provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this solicitation The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (listed in relative order of importance): 1. Technical capability of the item to meet the government’s requirement; 2. Price; 3. Past Performance. (b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of clause) applies to this solicitation Offerors submitting offers on products considered equal to the Manufacturer specified are required to submit with its offer desciptive literature in sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the products offered. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Elctronic Funds Transfer applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination applies to this solicitation The clause at 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference applies to this solicitation The provision at FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions applies to this solicitation The clause at FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses applies to this solicitation The clause at DFAR 252.204-70004, Required Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation The clause at DFAR 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English applies to this solisitation The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation The clause at DFARS 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) applies to this solicitation The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation The clause at DFAR 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation The provision at AFFARS 5352.204-9001, Commercial Security Review applies to this solicitation The clause at AFFARS 5352.225-9001, Submission of Offers in Other than United States applies to this solicitation Offers shall be submitted via fax 0039-0434-30-8758 or email to
[email protected] and received not later than local time, 1600 on 5 August 2005. Direct any questions or concerns to SrA Lacy Etherton. Subject line for e-mails should read something similar to “Key Watcher”. Faxes must have the name Lacy Etherton in the “TO:” area and the total number of pages.