The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation due date from 5 October 2005 to 7 October 2005. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Heat Pumps/Environmental Control Units(ECU) (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number FE4626-5271-0010. The clause at FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal applies to this requirement. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-05. (iv) This procurement is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333415 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. (v) This combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase of Heat Pumps/ECUs for the Malmstrom AFB Maintenance Operations Squadron for use in a contingency training environment. CLIN 0001 – 10 EA. Heat pump units or environmental control units: - 5 ton heating capacity, - standard efficiency, - convertible configuration, - 3 phase micro processor controls, - 3 phase 23 kW electic heater, - 3 phase standard condenser coil with hail guard, - 3 phase standard panel/2" pleated filters. Mfr: TRANE, Part #: WSCO60A3RJA -OR EQUAL- (vi) Delivery requested no later than 45 days after receipt of order. FOB: Destination to 341 CES/CEX 5 80th St. N Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402 (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Quotes will be evaluated on price, price related factors and ability to meet minimum requirements and specifications. (ix) The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2004) (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition which includes: FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631) (xii) The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: DFARS 252.225- 7036 Alt. I, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, Alternate I; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb. 98), FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Apr 1984). (xiii) The clauses at DFARS 252.232-7003 Wide Area Work Flow, FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), and DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Nov 2003), applies to this acquisition. (xiv) All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov/. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. (xv) Quotes are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM MST, Wednesday, 5 October 2005. All quotes must be faxed to (406) 731-4005 to the attention of A1C Berchan Torrejon. (xvi) Direct your questions to the same at (406) 731-4608 or e-mail address
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