(I) 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. (II) Solicitation W912LM-08-T-8003 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17. (IV) This acquisition is Full and Open Competition. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition are 423720, small business size standard is 100. (V) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Minnesota Air National Guard is soliciting to contract for backflow prevention service. Job entails installing, repairing backflow devices. Contact the Minnesota Air National Guard for full solicitation and specifications. See POC information below. The full solicitation is posted on the FBO web site, conduct a Contracting Opportunities Search for W912LM08T8003. You must register before being allowed access to documents on FBO. (VII) DESTINATION (VIII) The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. (IX) The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government. (X) FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote). A copy of the Offerors Representations and Certifications is available at (http://farsite.hill.af.mil). (XI) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contract Registration, Commercial Items. (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. (XIII) The following clauses are incorporated by full text: see solicitation for full terms and conditions; (Full text of all clauses and provisions are available at (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) (XIV) N/A (XV) All information relating to this solicitation, including delivery schedule, special notes, pertinent specifications, changes/amendments, questions and answers, will be available from the Minnesota Air National Guard Contracting Office. Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the addresses below. Attendance of mandatory site visit is required. Site visit will be held on 29 July 2008 starting at 10:00 a.m. Offerors are requested to submit questions/clarifications to the email address noted below not later than 12:00 pm central standard time, 31 July 2008. Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). (XVI) Quotes will be due to the Minnesota Air National Guard, 133 MSG/MSC, 610 Militia Drive, St, Paul, MN 55111-4120 by 4 August 2008 12 pm central standard time. Email quotes will be accepted at
[email protected]. FAX quotes will also be accepted at 612-713-2611. (XVII) Point of Contact is MSgt Michelle Ambrose, 133 MSG/MSC, 610 Militia Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111-4120, (612) 713-2613,
[email protected].