COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICICTATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMSSolicitation Number: F31610-03-Q0300 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, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is F31610-03-Q0300 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-08, Defense Acquisition Circular (DCN) 20020730 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 96-5(2). For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System code is 336360, Aircraft Seat Manufacturing, with a 500 employee size standard. This is a firm-fixed price procurement using Commercial Procedures. Bid Schedule shall be for two items. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: 100 each Wool Seat and back pad set, Oregon Aero Part Number 34F150. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Shipping charges. FOB: Destination with a delivery date of No Later Than 60 days after receipt of order. All contractors must have a Safe to Fly Recommendation for the seat cushions, given by Headquarters 311th Human Systems Wing at Brooks AFB, TX. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; The RFQ should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ number, time specified for receipt of offers, name address, telephone number of offeror, terms of the expressed warranty, price, and any discount terms acknowledgement of all solicitation amendments (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Signed quotes must indicate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Period of Acceptance for Offerors: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is stated in an addendum to the solicitation. Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation once an evaluation has been accomplished. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.211-9 (Alternate II) Desired and Required Time of Deliver with their offer. Go to the attached hyperlink (http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/) and download the clauses 52.212-3 and 52.211-9 complete the forms and submit it with pricing and technical information or download the information from the attached icons for both Clauses. Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby incorporated by Reference: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal is incorporated. If you are offering an Or Equal, please refer to this clause for specific instructions. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), 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 Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Supplies, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Response Time: All Requests for Quotation will be accepted at the 4th Contracting Squadron (LGCB) located at 1695 Wright Bros Ave., Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531 no later than 4:30 P.M. EST on 16 June 2003. All quotes shall be marked with Request for Quotation Number, Date, and Time, on the outside of the envelope. Facsimile Proposals will be accepted. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY (CCR) PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANY AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. Quotations may be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected] or faxed to (919) 722-5424, or mailed to the attention of A1C Nicholas Northam at 4 CONS/LGCB, 1695 Wright Bros Ave, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531.