This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The following is a Request for Quote (RFQ), RCE0A3PAV00259, using simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-17 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20070531. It is the vendor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. The Government has a need for a RMI Laser. This is a brand name or equal request for the RMI Laser U-20 Ultrafast Laser Marking System Marking Head. See attached item description listing for required items and quantities. All items are to be shipped commercially to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, APO AE 09354 and need to arrive within 6 weeks (42 days) after contract award. Due to time constraints, the military consolidation ports will not be used and shall not be included in quotes. Please submit quotes with unit prices, unit total prices, delivery direct to Bagram AF, estimated delivery time, and total offer amount. Quotes will be evaluated using procedures in FAR 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The Government will evaluate the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability and make award if found to be technically acceptable. If the lowest priced proposal is found to be unacceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be reviewed until one is found to be technically acceptable. To be found technically acceptable, the offer must meet or exceed all of the specifications listed in the attachment to include delivery to Bagram Air Field within 6 weeks (42 days) of contract award. Items must be brand new; no remanufactured items accepted. All offers must be submitted no later than 1700 Eastern Standard Time on 14 May 2010 . Offers are to be e-mailed to
[email protected]. Please email any questions to MSgt Saenz. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses apply: FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal (August 1999); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial items (Sep 2006); offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its quote; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Feb 2007); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items(Mar 2007); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006); FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses apply: DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with firms that are owned or controlled by the Gov't of a terrorist country; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas); DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contact Payments; DFARS252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas); DFARS 209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country. All clauses can be viewed on the Federal Acquisition Regulation website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil .