Description
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 is attached. Solicitation DE-RQ65-07WG76463 (ATTACHED) is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17. A fixed price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is 100% reserved for Hubzone small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 334210 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. Requirements are as follows: See attached RFQ. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause/Provisions, 52.211-5 “Material Requirements�, 52.219-6 “Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside� alternate 1, 52.219-8 “Utilization of Small Business Concerns�, 52.222-3 “convict Labor�, 52.222-19 “Child Labor�, 52.222-21 “Prohibition of Segregated Facilities�, 52.222-26 “Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 �Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.225-1 “Buy American Act—Supplies� 52.225-13 “Restrictrions on Certain Foreign Purchases�, 52.232-33 “Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration�52.243-1 “Changes—Fixed Price�, 52.244-6 “Subcontracts for Commercial Items�, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide it’s , Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors: Technical Specification compliance, past performance, and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. At least 3 references are required for past performance. The written proposals and the above, required, information must be received at this office on or before 30 August 2007 by 12:00PM Pacific Time. Point of contact for information regarding this requirement is Mr. Lary A. Martin, 602-605-2646, FAX 602-605-2483. Faxed responses are acceptable. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency.