(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 quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number FT568280248056. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12 (iv) This solicitation is set-aside as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423440 (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items: Line item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 BALER, MFR: EMPRESS 2000 OR EQUAL 1 EA 0002 STEAM CONVENCTION OVEN, MFR: RATIONAL OR EQUAL 1 EA EMAIL FOR SPECS (vi) Offerors are authorized to quote line items indicated above as an ?or equal.? If an ?or equal? is quoted, the offeror is required to submit the technical specifications along with the offer. (vii) Items will be shipped to the following address: AVIANO COMMISSARY DECA/EU/AVI BLDG. 1411 AVIANO AB 33081 AVIANO, ITALY If items can be shipped in packages not to exceed 70 pounds or 130 inches (length x width), they can be shipped via USPS to the following address: AVIANO COMMISSARY, DECA/EU/AVI, BLDG. 1411 AVIANO AB, 33081 AVIANO, ITALY Offerors must specify in their quote which shipping method will be used. Items will be delivered and accepted at F.o.b. Destination (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. Addendum to 52.212-1 (c) Period of Acceptance of Offerors.The paragraph is tailored as follows: ?The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer for 30 calendars days from the date specified on the receipt of offers?. ADDENDA to 52.212-1 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the proposal, the offer must follow the instructions contained herein. The proposal must be complete, self-sufficient and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation.The evaluation will be performed as follows: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA) where the item supplied shall meet the Government requirement in accordance with the description provided. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price; (3) delivery terms. The Government intends to award to one vendor on a all or none basis. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer?s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items (Jun 2006). Alternate I (Apr 2002) (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items (Sep 2005) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items (Aug 2006) (DEVIATION). The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Jul 1995) 52.203-6 Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Nov 2003) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2006) 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2006) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) (Jan 2002) 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (May 2006) 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) * The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM (xiv) A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to this acquisition. (xv) Any responsible vendor can submit an offer to this agency. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award. (xvi) Quotes are due to this office no later than 12:00AM Local Time, Central European Time, 10 Mar 08. Quotes can be faxed to the following number, 011-39-0434-30-8758 or sent via e-mail to
[email protected] . All quotes must include the following information: Company?s complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment, if any, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number (if a US vendor). Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver the items described in paragraph (v). (xvii) The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is Mrs. Alessandra Ferracin who can be reached at 011-39-0434-30-7933 or by e-mail,
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