. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is set-aside for small business only. The NAICS Code is 334516, Size Standard not to exceed 500. Solicitation/Purchase Requisition number F2KBAD7047A003 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15 effective 12 Feb 07. The Government intends to award the following (CLIN 0001) for Optical Lens Duct for 150 mm long duct (See attachment for description). QUANTITY: 2 UNIT OF MEASURE: Each (CLIN 0002) Optical Lens Duct for 220 mm long duct (See attachment for description). QUANTITY: 2 UNIT OF MEASURE: Each DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 60 day ADC FOB: DESTINATION. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 1 April, 2007 FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price. FAR 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.219-6;52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36; 52.225-13, 52.232-33; FAR 52.252-1, 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 252.225-7001, 252.204-7004] 252.225-7002, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7023 Alt III. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. SPECIFICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR ITEM(S) SOLICITED. OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE TECHNICAL LITERATURE/DOCUMENTATION FOR ITEM(S) OFFERED FOR TECHNICAL EVALUATION. NO FURTHER REQUEST WILL BE MADE FOR THIS INFORMATION AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR OFFER BEING ELIMINATED FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. AWARD WILL BE MADE RELATIVE TO BEST OVERALL VALUE. BEST VALUE MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: PAST PERFORMANCE, TECHNICAL CAPABILITY, QUALITY, TRADE-IN CONSIDERATIONS, PROBABLE LIFE, WARRANTY, MAINTAINABILITY AND PRICE. OFFERS MUST MEET MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS BUT OFFERS WHICH EXCEED MINIMUMS MAY BE RATED MORE FAVORABLY. THE GOVERNMANT WILL NOT, HOWEVER, PAY AN UN- REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND WILL COMPARE ANY ADDITIONAL CAPABILITY TO ANY ADDITIONAL PRICE. SINCE THE GOVERNMENT IS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THE BEST OVERALL VALUE, AWARD MAY NOT GO TO THE LOWEST OVERALL PRICE IF ANY FACTORS CONSIDERED JUSTIFY A HIGHER PRICE. NOT- WITHSTANDING THAT TECHNICAL CAPABILITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE, SHOULD ALL OFFERS APPEAR EQUAL, PRICE WILL BECOME THE DETERMINING FACTOR IN THE AWARD DECISION. All quotes are due no later than 30 Mar, 2007 (Eastern Standard Time) 3:00pm. Quotes may be emailed (preferred) to
[email protected], or, mailed to 377 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Miguel A. Ortiz, 2000 Wyoming Blvd., SE, Bldg 20604, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or, faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Miguel Ortiz ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.