Description: (i) 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; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number F3C2MX3199A002 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 331511 with a size standard not to exceed 500 EMP. (v) CLIN 0001 9100lb. Test Weights 5 ea CLIN 0002 7000lb. Test Weights 1 ea CLIN 0003 Freight for Weights 1 ea See attached specifications. See attached Request for Quotation. (vi) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. (vii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The other factors considered will be the ability to meet the salient characteristics of the items above. Award shall be based on best value to the government. (ix) The government advises Offerors to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Offerors are also reminded to complete Offeror Representations and Certifications on-line at www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer. (x) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xi) Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: Provisions 52.212-1, 2, and 3. Clauses 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 52.223-18, 52.232-33, 52.204-10, 52.222-41, 42, 43, and 44, 52.223-18. Additional FAR clauses that apply are: 52.204-99, 52.223-6, 52.225-13, 52.247-34, 52.252-1, 52.252-2 and 52.253-1. Applicable DFARS clauses that apply are 252.204-7003, and 252.232-7003. Applicable AFFARS clauses that apply are 5352.201-9101, and 5352.223-9001. (xii) Please specify in your quote if your product is remanufactured or brand new. (xiii) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xiv) All offerors must submit a quote by 2:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday, 18 September 2013. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xv) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Jack Garrettson, 5 CONS/LGCB, 165 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-6893, or by email to
[email protected]. The alternate contact is Carlan Taft at (701) 723-4182 or email
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-2895.