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 UNRESTRICTED. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling, Size Standard 500 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD0181A004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43 effective 2 Aug 2010. The Government intends to award one contract with one contract line item (CLIN) for the 2000 SYNST001 System - Insight requirement for Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Electromechanical Material Testing System utilizing MTS Test Works software, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2000 SYNST001, System - Insight 50kN Std Len Wide 2Col or equivalent, Quantity: 1 Insight Workstation, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2010 TFNST001 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 Insight Load Cell, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part #2020 XDNST001 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 Load Cell Adapter, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2030 AKTHD001 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 TestWorks4 Creator, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2050 SWEMT001 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 TestWorks4 Creator Multi-channel software option and advanced rate control option, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2060 100163670 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 TestWorks4 Creator Option to collect test Results from one or two strain channels, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 2070 10013426 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 Onsite Service to include a properly trained and equipped Field Service Engineer to visit facility to perform the required work. The tasks performed during this visit may include installation, calibration, or preventative maintenance. Informal operator instruction may be offered if it can be performed within the time allotted. Grip to Loadcell Adapter, Manufacturer: MTS System Corporation Part # 3000 AKCLV001 or equivalent, Quantity: 1 DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 90 After Date of Contract FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) Soliciting Competition, offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of price. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 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 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]; FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit; FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; 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: DFAR 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7021 Alt I, 252.225-7036 Alt I, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023 Alt III]. DFAR 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFAR 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. 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 quotes are due no later than 27 Aug 2010, at 13:00 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to
[email protected] or mailed to Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)/PKOA (formally known as 377 CONS/LGCA), ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-22, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith. 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.