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; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number F3C3HF0204A001 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 2005-42. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120 with a size standard not to exceed 750 employees. (v) CLIN 0001 1200 XL EZ Screener or approved equal - 1 ea. CLIN 0002 10" x 14' Middle Product Conveyer - 1 ea. See attached Request for Quotation. (vi) - The salient characteristics for this requirement are: - Loading bucket range size ½-1 ¾ yard with an 8' feed height - 5' x 6' wide double deck screen box with tensioned screens - At least a 25 HP two cylinder Kohler air cooled diesel engine with an hour meter and electric starting system - Hydraulically driven 24" wide conveyor with 8'-11' dump height - Tow hitch with safety chains, break away controller and battery and hydraulic raise and lower hitch with 3" lunette ring -7,000 lb. capacity lube axle on rear with hydraulic activated rear pivoting assembly with electric brakes, 235/85 R 16 "E" range -10 ply tires plus detachable mud flaps. (vii) Place of delivery is Minot AFB, ND 58705 and is FOB destination. (viii) The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) 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. (x) 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.bpn.gov prior to submitting an offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 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: 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 19, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 50, and 52.232-33. (xiii) Additional FAR clauses that apply are: 52.204-7, 52.204-9, 52.225-13, 52.232-1, 52.232-8, 52.247-34, and 52.253-1. Applicable DFARS clauses that apply are 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.232-7003, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003 and 252.212-7001. Applicable AFFARS clauses that apply are 5352.201-9101, and 5352.223-9001. (xiv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xv) All offerors must submit a quote by 4:30 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, 6 August 2010. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to Jeremy Melby, 5 CONS/LGCS, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4674, or by email to jeremy.melby @minot.af.mil. The alternate contact is Angie Klein at (701) 723-3057 or email
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-2895.