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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is unrestricted, full and open competition. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334513, Size Standard 500 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Requisition Number F2KBAD1111A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50 effective 15 April 2011. The Government intends to award one 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 Government intends to award 3 contract line item numbers: CLIN 0001 - NESLAB Ultra low temperature circulating bath. QUANTITY - 1 EACH Specifications: (SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION SHEET) Mfr: Thermo Fisher Scientific Mfr P/N: EW-13400-00-or Equal. Note: If responding to this RFQ, and the quote is for an equal product, please provide a specification sheet with quote. CLIN 0002 --NESLAB Ultra low temperature circulating bath. QUANTITY - 1 EACH Specifications: (SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION SHEET) Mfr: Thermo Fisher Scientific Mfr P/N: EW-13400-06-or Equal. Note: If responding to this RFQ, and the quote is for an equal product, please provide a specification sheet with quote. CLIN 0003-Shipping-FOB Destination QUANTITY - 1 EACH Inspection and Acceptance: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, 52.211-6. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price and technical suitability. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision; 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 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, Addendum to FAR 52.212-5; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and Provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.219-1 Alt I . FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification. Far 52.232-1 Payments. FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. FAR 52.233-1 Disputes; FAR 52.233-1 Alt I. FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Governemnt Personnel Work Product. DFAR 252.204-7004 Centra Contractor Registration. DFAR 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph (b) the following clause applies 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.232-7003; Addendum to DFAR 252.212-7001, 252.225-7002. (IUID Clauses will apply to this solicitation and contract award-252.211-7003, 252.211.7003 Alt I, and 252.211.7007). DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificates. DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen. 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. All offers are due no later than 13 May 2011 at 12:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time). Offers may be E-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Mark Johnson, 2000 Wyoming Blvd., SE, Bldg 20604, Rm B-18, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or, faxed to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Mark Johnson or call (505)-853-2931 for 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.