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. Solicitation is issued for Request for Quotation REF# F17CES41420100. This Solicitation is for FULL and OPEN competition. This solicitation document & incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-19 . The NAICS Code is 333120 with a size standard of 750 employees. Request Quotation to purchase High Capacity Cold Planer EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN the DynaPac PL-2000. If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must -- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;(2) Clearly identify the item by -- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number;(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Final determination on whether a product will be accepted as an “or equal” rests solely with the Contracting Officer. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Final determination on whether a product will be accepted as an “or equal” rests solely with the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to award multiple line items to multiple vendors based on the best value criteria listed below. Quote must include estimated available delivery date. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This award will be made on the basis of lowest cost, technically acceptable. Include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with this offer. Clause at 52.212-4, contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are cited: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuaities; FAR 52.203-6 Alt I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.215-21, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other than Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, Clause at FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent; FAR 52.227-2, Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; Additional Contract Terms & Conditions applicable to this procurement are: DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. DFAR 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, is incorporated by reference. Offers are due to: 7 CONS/LGCA, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607 or Fax (325) 696-4084, by 1630 hrs, 5 JULY 2004. Please contact Matthew Anderson by telephone (915-696-3860) or by e-mail (
[email protected]) with any questions. Offerors shall comply with FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may register by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil.