This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Reference number is F2P3E15186A100 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This requirement is set aside for GSA Contract responses only. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-22 & 23. This acquisition is unrestricted. The U.S. Air Force 48 Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order for: CLIN 0001: Quantity 110 ea, Microwave Oven, Commercial Standard 220V, 3 Pin UK Plug. At least 1 cubic foot capacity. Minimum Power Output 700W. CLIN 0002: Quantity 150 ea, Commercial Standard UK washing Machine, Stand-alone unit, 220V, 3 Pin UK plug, color white, minimum 7.5KG wash load capacity, energy rating minimum B, Maximum Dimensions 100x70x70 cm, 50/60hz CLIN 0003: Quantitiy 150 ea, Commercial Standard UK Dryer, Stand-alone Unit, 220V, 3 Pin UK plug, lolor white, minimum 7kg drying load capacity, energy rating minimum B, Maximum Dimensions 100x70x70 cm CLIN 0004: Quantity 15 ea, Commercial Standard UK Cooker (Stove), 220V, 30AMP Hardwired, Stand-alone unit, color white, 4 burners, single oven, minimum energy rating B, dimensions not to exceed 60cm wide by 90cm tall by 60 cm deep. CLIN 0005: Quantity 250 ea, Commercial Standard Step-Down Transformer from 220V to 110V, minimum 2000w capacity, input via 3 pin UK plug, Output 2x3 Pin US Socket. CLIN 0006: Quantity 25 ea, Commercial Standard Dishwasher, Stand Alone Unit, 220V, 3 Pin UK Plug, color white, minimum energy rating B, Minimum of 8 place setting capacity, maximum dimensions 90x60x60cm. CLIN 0007: Quantity 135 ea, Commercial Standard Combination Refrigerator/Freezer, Stand Alone Unit, 3 Pin UK plug, 220V, color white, minimum energy rating B, minimum dimensions 150x60x60cm Far provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this requirement. If quote is for an “equal” product, specifications of the item must be included in quotation. Far provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply and change paragraph (c) from 30 calendar days to 60 calendar days. Far provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: Paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) Price and (2) Technical Capability of the item to meet the Government needs; paragraph (b) does not apply. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, without addenda and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52,222.37and 52.232-33). DFARS provisions at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFAR 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax (VAT) Exclusion; and 252.229-7008, Relief From Import Duty (UK) applies to this acquisition; including USAFE 5352.225-9102, Submission of offers in other than United States Currency. All FAR, DFARS AND USAFE clauses, in full text, can be found at URL http://farsite.hill.af.mil. NOTICE: REFERENCE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7004, "REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION". AS OF 31 MAY 1998, ALL FOREIGN CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE NATO CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER AND/OR CONFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. ANY OFFEROR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR WHOSE INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS INCORRECT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. Quotes must be received by Monday 26 September 2005 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) GMT. Quotes shall be E-Mailed to
[email protected] or faxed to 011 (44) 1638 52 2268. For information regarding this solicitation contact Billie Tuck at 011 (44) 1638 52 2086 and reference the solicitation number.