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 F3C3L30209A001 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 2005-32. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333922 with a size standard not to exceed 500 employees (U.S.) (v) CLIN 0001: 4 ea High Line Dock (vi) Four (4) cargo rollerized loading docks needed to palletize multiple 463L pallet trains of cargo. The loading docks will also be needed to set up loads for aircraft. The loading docks will need to have the following salient characteristics: (1) Loading docks will hold six (6) 463L pallets up to 10,000 lbs each totaling 60,000 lbs (2) Product should be a front and side load highline dock to simulate all cargo (military and civilian) aircraft that can potentially be loaded (3) Roller system is a manual system. All cargo will need to be pushed by users (4) Roller deck should be 9ft wide by 50ft long. Product should also have a side walkway. (5) Acceptable models: Lite Cart 547001 or equal (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) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xiv) All offerors must submit a quote by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Friday, 10 September 2010. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xv) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to James Moore, 5 CONS/LGCB, 211 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4183, or by email to
[email protected]. The alternate contact is Margaret Kroening at (701) 723-3260 or email
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-4172.