49 -- FUEL MONITORING SYSTEM

COMBINED SYNOPSIS Automated Cold Filter Plugging Point of Distillate Fuels (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number FE462650210036 The clause at FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal applies to this requirement. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-26. (iv) This procurement is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. (v) This combined synopsis and solicitation is for the purchase of a KLA-34 Automated Cloud, Pour Point and Cold Filter Plugging Point of Distillate Fuels manufactured by Koehler Instrument Co, Inc. –BRAND NAME OR EQUAL- for the Malmstrom AFB Logistics Readiness Squadron with the following requirements: CLIN 0001: (1 EA.) AUTOMATED CLOUD, POUR POINT AND COLD FILTER PLUGGING POINT OF DISTILLATE FUELS & DELIVERY CHARGES. This Koehler manufactured machine at purchase has the option of configuration of up to 6 Analytical heads. It has an internal, direct, cooling system single or double stage gas compressor CFC-Free for temperatures up to -35◦C and / or -80◦C. This eliminates the need for any solvents for cooling bath. Results can be stored in Excel and viewed throughout test. Software is capable of customizing test methods. Instrument can do analysis of white diesel. Specifications, conforms to ASTM D97, D2500, D6371; IP 15, IP 309: ISO 3015: DIN 51597: EN 116 Electrictrical requirements: 115 V/60 Hz or 220 V/50 Hz Dimensions 28 X 23 X 28 inches Net weight 205 lbs -BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. - (vi) Delivery requested no later than 01 April 2005. FOB destination, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402. (vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (viii) Quotes will be evaluated on price, price related factors and ability to meet specifications. (ix) The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2004) (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition which includes: FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2000), FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Apr 2003)(46 U.S.C. Appx 1241 and 10 U.S.C. 2631) (xii) The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: DFARS 252.225- 7036 Alt. I, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, Alternate I; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb. 98), FAR 52.233-3 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984), FAR 52.233-4 Alterations in Contract (Apr 1984) (xiii) The clause at DFARS 252.232-7003, Wide Area Work Flow applies to this acquisition. The clauses at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) and DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A (Nov 2003) applies to this acquisition. (xiv) All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov/. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. (xv) Quotes are required to be received no later than 12:00 PM MST, Tuesday, 15 Feb 2005. All quotes must be faxed to (406) 731-4005 to the attention of TSgt Stewart Knotts. (xvi) Direct your questions as well to TSgt Stewart Knotts at (406) 731-3624 or e-mail address [email protected].