(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Cable Television (CATV) 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 written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) RFQ 30455628343308 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20070913. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued as Unrestricted. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 517510; Small Business Size Standard: $13,500,000.00. (v) CLIN (0001) Cable Television services for Mountain Home AFB, ID for one year (1 October 2007 ? 30 September 2008) (vi) Please e-mail to see Cable Roster. (vii) FOB: Destination for delivery to: 366 Communications Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors?Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on a Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, and technical capability. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. ? Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; and DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, (xiii) The clause at DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, specifically the following clauses cited, are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (xiiii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item, specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (xvii) All quotes must be emailed to A1C Jennifer Garrett,
[email protected], or faxed to (208)828-6486. Quotes are required to be received no later than 16:30 MST, 25-SEPTEMBER-07.