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. Request number F4SCE042860100 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-12. This acquisition is unrestricted. The U.S. Air Force 48th Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order for: CLIN 0001: 2000watt Transformer—rated 2kva, 240v, 50/60Hz, output 110v. Suggest brand: Douglas MT9-5WSU, Qty: 527 each CLIN 0002: Microwave 220v; Suggested brand: Samsung CE283GN or Panasonic NNV653 or Sharp R654, Qty: 160 each CLIN 0003 Stand Alone Dishwasher, 220v, Suggested brand: IDL700 or Zanussi DX6451 or Hotpoint FDW20P, Qty: 225 each CLIN 0004 US Fridge 20 Cubic Feet, Suggested Brand: White Westinghouse RTD20VWCZO or Whirlpool ET1MHKXMQ or Frigidaire GLRT212IDW, Qty: 95 each CLIN 0005: US Fridge 18 Cubic Feet: Suggested Brand: White Westinghouse WRT18CVAW1 or Frigidaire FRT18BIBW or Hotpoint HTS18GBRWW, qty: 75 each. CLIN 0006: US Top Load Washer-220v. Suggested Brand: Kelvinator KWS839ZA or Maytag SAV2555AWW or Whirlpool LSR9434PQ; Qty: 70 each. CLIN 0007: US Style Dryer—220v: Suggested Brand: Kelvinator KER 331ZAS or Hotpoint NBXR463EBWW or Whirlpool LER4634PQ, Qty: 70 each. CLIN 0008: UK Washers—220v. Suggested Brand: Hoover HNF2137 or Samsung Q1433GS/XEU or LG WM14225FD, Qty: 25 each CLIN 0009: UK Dryers –220V; Suggested Brand: Hoover HNV170 or Indesit IS60v or Hotpoint VTD20P, Qty: 25 each ***Award will be made all or none. Solicitation is not exclusive for UK vendors but items must be quoted door to door. Additional technical specifications are available upon request**** 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 Statues of Executive Orders –Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.222-21, 52.222-26,52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 and 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 order 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 CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFEROR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER AND /OR CONFIRM THT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Offers shall be submitted via fax to 011441638522268 or email to
[email protected] and received not later than 4:00 PM local time, 29 April 2005. Direct any questions or concerns to Kimberly Grimsley at 011-44-1638 52-2113 or email at
[email protected]