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 F3C2AM6242A200 is being issued as a request for quotation. (iii) Quotation shall be valid until 1 Oct. 2006. (iv) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. (v) Notice: This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333515 with a small business size standard not to exceed 500 Employees. (vi) Contract line items: Item 0001 ? 1EA Laser Etcher. Kern LPT/DSP Controller, Kern 48in X 24in Split Gantry, 30-Watt System, With Certified Laser safety Glasses or approved equal. Item 0002 ? 1EA Training of system at Minot AFB ND Item 0003 ? 1 EA Photograve Software or approved equal (vii) Place of delivery is 5 AMXS, Attn: Robert Grubbs, 411 Fighter Rd, Minot AFB, ND 58705. Delivery and acceptance is FOB Destination. (viii) The provision 52.211-5 Brand Name or Equal ? Applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision 52-232-18 Availability of funds. ? Applies to this acquisition. (x) The provision of 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. (xi) The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The evaluation procedure to be used for this procurement is price and price related factors. (xii) Contractor Shall be registered on ORCA (https://orca.bpn.gov) prior to award. (xiii) Clause 52.204-7, CCR Registration, Offeror shall be CCR (http://www.ccr.gov/) registered prior to award. (xiv) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (xv) Clause52.212-5, 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 to the acquisition: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.222-19 Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126)., 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999)., 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246).,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). , 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793)., 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212)., 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). (xvi) Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following additional DFAR clauses are applicable to the acquisition: Clause 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003 Electronic submission of payment request (MAY 2006) (10 U.S.C. 2227). (xvi) All interested sources must submit a proposal by 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Thursday, 13 September 2006. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvii) Contact SSgt. Carlton Darrow for information regarding the solicitation at 701-723-4674 or e-mail
[email protected]. Alternate contact is TSgt. Jean Hinton at 701-723-2262 or e-mail
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished electronically or by facsimile. The fax number is 701-723-4172.