This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation, # F1R34B8224A001, is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, the NAICS Code is 326199 with a small business standard of 500 employees. The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation: 334 units of Fixed Wall Pallet Containers and 334 units of Proper Lids for the Pallet Containers. Detailed description includes the following information: Outside dimensions in inches: 47.9L x 43.8W x 29.3H. Total Load Capacity: 1200 pounds. Internal Volume 25.9 cubic feet. Fork Openings: height: 3.1” on the 48” side, 4.1” on the 44” side, width: 11.8” on the 48” side, and 11.5 on the 44” side. Made of structural foam, HDPE plastic. Stackable, beveled fork straps, smooth reinforced corners. 3 year warranty. Delivery time should not exceed 60 days. Specifications derived from Melmat’s Magnum fixed Wall Container PC484429. FOB: Destination to Dyess AFB, Texas. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial items. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded based on price alone. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items, offerors must be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications system at http://orca.bpn.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FRA 52.222-37, Employment Reports on disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov. All quotes must be sent to Lt. Steven Grow at Fax number (325)-696-4078; or email at
[email protected]. Quotes are required to be received no later than 23 September 2008 at 1400 CST to be considered for award.