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. Solicitation number 02Q-139 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-07. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is: 334119 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract. Line Item 001: (5 each) Bullard T3 Thermal Imager The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable unless otherwise noted: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items: There are no addenda to the provision. 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items; 52.212-2, is not applicable to this solicitation. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, applies. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, the following FAR Clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Actions for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era: 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program-Supplies: 52-225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the world wide web at: www.arnet.got/far/. Telephone requests for copies of FAR Provisions and Clauses will not be accepted. Quotations must contain pricing for the line items plus complete specifications for any equal of better product to allow evaluation of quotes. Please note: All responsible offerors shall forward quote via FAX (202) 406-6801 or email:
[email protected] no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2002. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs accrued by the vendor in their preparation of answering this solicitation.