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 FA4528-16-T-0018 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 2005-88. (iv) This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334310 with a size standard not to exceed 750 employees. (v) CLIN 0001 - Giant Voice Parts Qty: 1 Ea. See attached Request for Quotation (RFQ), parts list and Single Source Justification. (vi) This requirement is for the purchase of giant voice parts for the Mass Notification System (MNS) on Minot AFB. The Mass Notification System is comprised of proprietary Whelen Engineering equipment that cannot be replaced with non-Whelen equipment. This equipment has been identified on the attached parts list and substitutions will not be permitted for these items. Brand name or equal will be acceptable for the remainder of the list. If submitting an or equal, appropriate product literature will have to be submitted as well to ensure compliance. (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.sam.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: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 21, 26, 55.222-19, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. (xiii) Additional FAR, DFARS and AFFARS clauses and provisions that apply are: 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.223-10, 52.247-34, 52.252-1, 52.252-2, 52.253-1, 252.203-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.203-7005, 252.204-7003, 252.204-7004 Alt A, 252.204-7011, 252.204-7012, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7006, 252.247-7023, 5352.201-9101, and 5352.223-9000. (xiv) There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating applicable for this procurement. (xv) All offerors must submit a quote by 2:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday, 6 July, 2016. Quotes received after that time may not be considered. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to A1C Courtney Brown, 5 CONS/LGCB, 165 Missile Avenue, Minot, ND 58705, (701) 723-4187, or by email to
[email protected]. The alternate contact is Willa St. John at (701) 723-3949 or email
[email protected]. The response to this solicitation may be accomplished by mail, electronically, or facsimile. The fax number is (701) 723-2895