66 -- Fuel Monitor

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION AUTOMATED CLOUD/POUR POINT FUEL MONITOR (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 FE462652630009 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 2005-05. (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 an automated cloud/pour point fuel monitor Koehler KLA-34. –BRAND NAME OR EQUAL- for the Malmstrom AFB 341 LRS with the following requirements: CLIN 0001: (1 EA.) The machine must capable of performing both the fuel cloud point test and the cold filter plugging point test as one machine. The item also must have the software to register results automatically in excel spreadsheet format. Also due to time constraints, a maximum delivery time of 30 days after award is needed.-BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. - (vi) Delivery requested no later than 30 days After Date of Contract. 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 Protest After Award (Apr 1984), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach of Contract Claim (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, Wendsday, October 5, 2005. All quotes must be faxed to (406) 731-4005 to the attention of SSgt Thomas Crews (xvi) Direct your questions as well to SSgt Thomas Crews at (406) 731-2799 or e-mail address [email protected].