68 -- FIBER WRAPPED HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS

PLEASE DISREGARD PREVIOUS AMENDMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO REVISE THE ADVERTISEMENT FROM A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE TO AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS WITH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. VENDORS WHO DESIRE TO PROPOSE ON THIS REQUIREMENT MUST DUE SO BY THE CLOSING DATE OF 12:00PM EST ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2004. PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIMEFRAME/DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, H92244-04-Q-0067 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24 effective 18 June 2004. This procurement is restricted to small business set aside. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. This procurement has a DPAS rating of DO. NAIC Code 333912 size standards 500 employees or under. This synopsis/solicitation is for COMMERCIAL ITEMS. Clin 0001, Thirty high pressure fiber wrapped bottles, 5000 psi, Western vavle Company on-off valve P# 12347x1312-22P installed on tanks, Test unit for cyle and burst per DOT requirement for lot acceptance, Tanks are cleaned for commercial compressed air or nitgrogen service, Oxygen Cleaned per RRC-901C, Clearcoat finish.. DELIVERY POINT IS FOB VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE IS EXPECTED TO BE 6 WEEKS FROM DATE OF WARD. The following provisions are incorporated by reference, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2004). FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with their quote, (May 2004). FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003). FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Jun 2004). DFAR 252-212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 1995). DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Jan 2004). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.249-4, Termination for Convenience of the Government Services (Short Form) (Apr 1984) . Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to Thelma Escobar, 757-492-7954. Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number H92244-04-Q-0067, must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 30 July 2004 to Thelma Escobar, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave, Bldg 313, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299. The quotes must provide sufficient detail on the proposed item to allow the government to make a determination.