Description
(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 F1ELRS71020200. (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. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items: Line item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 WHEEL LOAD SCALE, MODEL PT300-10, www.intercomp-scales.com part #100128 OR EQUAL 10 EA 0002 SHIPPING (if not FOB Destination) 1 LS (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) 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: SSGT PAUL PULLINS PP-256 376 AEW/ECONS APO, AE 09353 If items cannot be shipped via APO, notify the Contracting Officer (SSgt Paul Pullins) that the items will be shipped to the following location: Expedited World Cargo, Inc. Attn: PP-256; Craig Donnelly 107 Executive Drive Dulles, VA 20166 703-318-0100 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. No addenda to this provision (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) applies if over $25,000 (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) 252.247-7023 Alternate III use if