(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) RFQ�@HE7001-5243-4501 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers Document Type: Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: HE7001-5243-4502 Posted Date: Sep 7, 2005 Original Response Date: Sep 14, 2005 Current Response Date: Sep 14, 2005 Original Archive Date: Sep 29, 2005 Current Archive Date: Sep 29, 2005 Classification Code: 52 -- Measuring Tools Naics Code: 333997 -- Scales (except laboratory-type) manufacturing Oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued for full and open competition. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 33397 (v) CLIN (0001) 60 EA - Scale - OHAUS SCOUT SP-402 Pro Balance, 400g LCD Display, battery or AC power, multiple weighing units, multiple application modes, 0.01 g PRECISION, CONNECTIVITY FOR USE WITH VERNIER LOGGER PRO 3 MASS Data software or Equal CLIN (0002) 60 EA - Connection Kit, OHAUS SCOUT PRO USB Connection Kit for use with OHAUS SCOUT PRO Balance or Equal (vii) FOB: Destination: Delivery Date: October 15, 20058 (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The Provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition .The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. (x) Award shall be based on a Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, and technical capability. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with quote (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-211.6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.203 Gratuities; FAR 52.247-34 - F.o.b. Destination. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation; Offerors must include a complete copy of the provision at: (xvi) All quotes must be emailed to Miyoko Hokama at
[email protected]. Quotes are required to be received no later than 16:30 Japan Standard Time, Wednesday September 14, 2005.