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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Only faxed or e-mailed quotations will be accepted. This solicitation F1FKA15179A300, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. Full and Open Competition is being utilized subject to the following: The BID SCHEDULE shall be for Line Item 0001: Transformers, 1000W, 230-110v QTY: 204 Each Suggested Brand: Zucchiatti (or equal) Suggested Source: Mille Luci, Corso Italia THIS REQUIREMENT WILL BE PERFORMED IN ITS INTIRETY IN THE COUNTRY OF ITALY. THEREFORE THE SOLICITATION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR LOCAL SOURCES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION 5.202 (a)(12). LOCAL SOURCES ARE THOSE SOURCES NORMALLY RESIDENT, LICENSED AND REGISTERED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN ITALY AND SLOVENIA. OFFERS FROM NON-LOCAL SOURCES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION. The clause at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this solicitation. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Award will be made to the quotation, which offers the best value to the government based on an integrated assessment of price, delivery and past performance. Offerors must provide the name, POC, phone number, and purchase order of 3 most recent customers to whom delivery of relevant products were made. Multiple awards may be accomplished if any items are determined to be unbalanced. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all. Quotation shall include separate pricing for delivery as follows: (1) Shipping and any and all other costs associated in making delivery to Aviano Air Base, Italy.Offerors submitting offers on products considered equal to the Manufacturer specified are required to submit with its offer desciptive literature in sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the products offered. The clause FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation. The provision FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this solicitation. The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors applies to this solicitation. The provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract applies to this solicitation. The clause FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Elctronic Funds Transfer applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFAR 252.204-70004, Required Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFAR 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English applies to this solisitation. The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFARS 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) applies to this solicitation. Offers shall be submitted via fax 0039-0434-30-8758 or email to
[email protected] and received not later than local time, 1600 on 25 July 2005. Direct any questions or concerns to SrA Lacy Etherton.