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. This requirement is set-aside 100% for small businesses. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334516, Size Standard is 500 Employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request number FM446962960005 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13 effective 28 Sep 06. The Government intends to award the following contract line item number (CLIN): 0001--TSI or Equal Part# 8028, Universal PortaCount Fit Test System, Includes PortaCount Plus, A/C Adapter, FitTest Software and Interface Cable, Alcohol/Capsule/Supplies, Manuals, Training Video, N-95 Companion Kit, Carrying Case, and shipping. QTY: 1 PG FOB: DESTINATION preferred but ORIGIN ACCEPTED. INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement by reference: FAR 52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.233-4; DFARS 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7004, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7023 Alt III. The following provisions and clauses will be provided in full text within the purchase order of this procurement: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Jun 2006); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders?Commercial Items (Aug 2006); FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, (May 2004). FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, (Feb 1998), Addendum to FAR 52.212-5, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, (Feb 1998). All clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses, (Apr 1984); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes?Commercial, (Sep 2005). 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 DFAS website at http://www.dod.mil/dfas/. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire the status of your payment. Warranty-Supplies: Items Offered are warranted for a period of ___________against defects in workmanship and materials. Warranty begins upon _____________. Note: Offeror, if other than manufacturer, hereby certifies by submission of an offer that all terms and conditions of the manufacturer?s warranty are transferable to the government. Technical literature must be submitted for ?Equal? products offered for the government to perform a technical evaluation. No further request will be made to obtain required literature 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 all minimum specifications but offers, which exceed minimums, may be rated more favorable. The government will not, however, pay an unreasonable amount for 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. Notwithstanding that technical capability is more important than price, should all offers appear equal, price will become the determining factor in the award decision. All offers are due no later than 03 November 2006 @ 1400 hrs (Mountain Standard Time). Quotes can be e-mailed to
[email protected], or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: David Clonts. 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. All interested parties must also have Representations & Certifications completed on line at the ORCA website, www.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (Jun 2006).