`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; prop osals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ# W81NTE80568507 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Ci rcular 2005-16. This requirement will be processed under Commercial Item Procedures IAW FAR Part 12. This requirement is small business set-aside and all responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. The requirements in this solic itation are: HEAT SEAL MACHINE with 6 X 10 Platens (2 ea), Model: DHS- 72, Foot Switch Option, Garment Tray, Machine stand for DHS-72, warranty; voltage/amps watts: 110/120 voltage, 50/60 cycle. MFG Texas Automation Products Vendors shall comply with FAR 52.211-6 if submitting other than the Brand Name product. Clause 52.211-6 (and other clauses throughout this solicitation) can be viewed by accessing website http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ . Delivery, 30 days after receipt of order, shipping shall be FO B destination to Brooke Army Medical Center, 3851 Roger Brooke Dr. Bldg 3600, Fort Sam Houston Tx. 78234-6200. FAR provision 52.212-1 [Instructions to Offerors Commercial] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: All offerors are cautioned that if selected for award, they must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) program. The CCR can be accessed via the internet at www.ccr.gov/ . Confirmation of CCR registration will be validated prior to awarding a contra ct. Evaluation Process: All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: Technical Capability (compliance with the requirements of FAR Clause 52.211-6 if vendor offers an Equal Product) and Price, with Technical Capability bein g significantly more important than Price. Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 with their offer. The provision can be downloaded by accessing the website listed in this solicitation. FAR clause 52.212-4 [Contract Terms and C onditions Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition to include the following addenda: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and DFARS 252.211-7003. FAR Clause 52.212-5 [Co ntract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items] applies to this acquisition and the following sub FAR Clauses apply: 52.203-6 [Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government]; 52.222-3 [Convict La bor]; 52.222-19 [Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies]; 52.222-21 [Prohibition of Segregated Facilities] 52.222-26 [Equal Opportunity]; 52.222-35 [Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Othe r Eligible Veterans]; 52.222-36 [Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities]; and 52.232-36 [Payment by Third Party]. The closing date and time of this solicitation is 11 Mar 2008, 11:00 A.M. CST. Price quotes shall be submitted on company letterh ead and signed by a company representative. Fax quotes to Great Plains Regional Contracting Office (210) 916-3040 or 210-916-1750. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued and telephone requests or FAX requests for the solicitation will not b e accepted. Point of contact for this solicitation: Joann Espitia, phone (210) 916-8841; e-mail:
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