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. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-05-Q-0053 and is issued as Request for Quotation.This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-03, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 correction and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2005-0209. The solicitation is not set aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System is 332211. The small business size is 500 employees.The BID SCHEDULE shall be for: LINE ITEM 0001: 9100SBT Auto Stryker. Benchmade. ComboEdge/BT2 Coated Blade/Black Anodized Handle. drop point tanto blade. handle is machined aircraft aluminum. grooves for optimum grip. Benchmade BT2 blade coated for added corrosion resistance. Length: Blade- 3.7"; Overall- 8.25", Blade Thickness: .12", Knife Weight: 4.1 oz OR EQUAL. Quantity 100 EA. LINE ITEM 0002: 141SBT NIMRAVUS TANTO; BENCHMADE; Blade Length: 4.50"; Blade Thickness: 0.115";Blade Material: 154CM Stainless Steel BT2 COATED;Blade Hardness:60HRC; Blade Style: Tanto;Weight: 6.20oz.Lock Mechanism: FIxed Overall Length: 9.45";Closed Length: 9.45";Sheath Material: Molded Kydex w/Belt Loop;Class: Black; combat use OR EQUAL. Quantity 100 EA. All items quoted must be the exact items listed OR EQUAL. The contracting officer will determine if the quoted products are suitable substitutions making them qualify as an OR EQUAL product. DELIVERY: Delivery is required by 30 days ADC and shall be delivered to 38 RQS PARARESCUE TEAM F3E120, 7196-B SAVANNAH STREET, MOODY AFB GA 31699 Point of Contact: TSgt Tammy Turnbull 229-257-5198. FOB POINT: Destination price must include shipping. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following addenda is provided to this provision: Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: SOLICITATION NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME; ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; PRICE, ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible low offeror. All offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov/ or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. OFFEROR?S SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH THEIR OFFER. The following listed FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text by viewing the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759), FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10) FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, pub.L.103-187) FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241) FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. The following FAR Clauses apply if marked /X/: / / FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature, / / FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E. RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 347 CONTRACTING SQUADRON LOCATED AT 4380B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. EST ON 09 MAY 2005. ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION, SOLICITATION NUMBER, RECEIPT OF QUOTATION DATE & TIME, AND PROJECT TITLE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PROPOSAL ENVELOPE. FACSIMILE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Contracting Officer: James Kessel (229) 257-4715. The point of contact for this solicitation is SSgt Zapata, Edwin 229-257-2959, 229-257-4032 (fax),
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