(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F3W4018169AG01. Quotes shall be submitted in English language! All offerors shall be CCR registered in accordance with the CCR requirements at FAR 52.204-7 and DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt. A to be eligible for award. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. (iv) Potential offerors are to quote for the delivery and installation of the Deployment Processing Line on the following line items: Line Item 0001: Hematology Analyzer Services, non-personal; Contractor is to provide all preventive maintenance, calibration, labor for all on-call repairs and preventive maintenance, all travel costs, parts, and hotline service. All reagents, calibrations controls, and accessories are included in contract. Price is in Euros. This is an unfunded requirement and subject to availavle funds. EOY project. (v) Items will be delivered, installed and accepted at F.o.b. Destination (Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany). (vi) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror - Commercial Items (NOV 2007) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (FEB 2008) (DEVIATION) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7004 Alternate A - Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2008)(Deviation) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) 252.229-7001 Tax Exemptions (Germany) - Alt I (Jun 1997) 252.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany) (Jun 1997) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008) 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil (vii) Quotes are due to this office no later than 11:00am Western Europe Standard Time, 29 September 2008. Quotes can be faxed to the following number, (+49)-6565-619106 or sent via e-mail to katharina.
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[email protected] All quotes must include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment- if any, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number (if a US vendor). Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver and the items described in paragraph (vi). Primary point of contact: KARIN HAFNER, Contract Specialist, TEL: (+49)-6565-619523 FAX: (+49)-6565-619106 or email:
[email protected] Secondary Point of contact: ROY ALLEN, Contracting Officer, TEL: (+49)-6565-619542 FAX: (+49)-6565-619106 or email:
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