This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F2XJA75157A100 being issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for certain commercial items found at FAR 13.5. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-15, AFAC 2002-1122, AETC FAR Sup NOV 2002 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20030821. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System code is 512120 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Line Item 0000 Alpha Model Rocket #1225. 24 rockets per set. (Qty. 486 sets); Line item 0001 A8-3 engine to accompany above stated rocket. 24 engines per set (Qty 486). The requirement will be shipped to several high schools throughout the continental U.S. and Alaska. A copy of the shipping configuration will be provided to awarded contractor. The awarded contractor must also provide a list of all tracking numbers for shipped products. Any questions regarding this request for proposal, please feel free to contact SRA Albert Thibodeaux @ 334-953-4098 or E-mail @
[email protected]. Offerors responding to this requirement, must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (July 2002), DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995), and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance Payment Program Certificate (Apr 2003) with the quotation. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the internet, https://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.far.gov . The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000), applies to this acquisition. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2001). The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2002), is incorporated into this RFP and is an addended to add the following clauses: 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items (Apr 2003), is applicable. The following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (31 U.S.C 3553), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following FAR clauses also apply to this combined synopsis/ solicitation: 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984), 52.247-64 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Jul 2002), applies, 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991). The following DFARS clauses under paragraph (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2001) 252.225-7001, Buy American act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Dec 1991) 252-225-7012, Preference for Certain domestic Commodities (Apr 2002); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2003), 252.243-7002, Request of Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998), 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002), are also applicable. All offers must be received not later than 3:00 PM CDST on 01 July 2005, and must be able to respond to the information contained herein. Offers may be mailed to 42d Contracting Squadron, Acquisition Flight B, Building 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334, ATTN: SRA Albert Thibodeaux, fax number (334)-953-3543, or E-mail to
[email protected]. Quotations must meet all instructions put forth in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Award will be made in aggregate to lowest responsible offeror. Reference the solicitation number and provide a delivery date on the quotation. Please email any questions to SRA Albert Thibodeaux, Contract Specialist.