This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. 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 F8V3CE1168A001 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-28. (IV) This acquisition is reserved for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 333518, standard industrial classification 3549 Marking machines, metal, manufacturing, small business size 500 employees. (V) COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: The 121 Air Refueling Wing Ohio Air National Guard has requirement for the following: CLIN (0001) (QTY.1) Rocky Mountain Instrument, Inc. U-15 Ultrafast Laser Marking System " Laser Source is built-in, Diode Pumped Nd: YVO 4 " Wavelength of 1064nm " Pilot laser diode is 660nm, 2nW " Laser Source Output of 15W " Peak Power of Up to 120kW " Q-switch pulse width of -7 ns @ 10kHz " F-Theta lenses available 163mm " Cooling System is Thermoelectric/Air " Operational Temperature Range is -10-35 degrees C. " Operational Humidity Range is 80% non-condensing " Weight about 13.23lbs. " Dimensions approx. L229*W142*H163mm DIODE CONTROLLER " Operational Temperature Range is -10-35 degrees C. " Operational Humidity Range 80% non-condensing " Power Source AC 100-240V, 6 A, 50/60 Hz, single phase " Consumption Power Greater Than 500 W nominal, 600 W max " Weight approx.25.57 lbs. " Dimensions L455*W445*H135mm LAPTOP COMPUTER " Laser software, windows platform, serial communication with system manual and software manual OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: " (1 ea) Class 1 Enclosed w/ focusing diode-24*24*27 " (1 ea) Mounting Stand " (1 ea) Z-Axis Lab Jack " System parts and labor warranty for 3 years from date of installation with an exception of the laser source Name brand (Rocky Mountain Instrument, Inc.) or equal. (QTY.1) FOB Destination for delivery to: 121 ARW/CE, 7381 Zistel St, Bldg 872 RIAP, Columbus OH 43217-1161. Delivery NLT 30 Days ARO. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). Note: Alternate models: If vendor is proposing an alternate or equal model manufactured by another supplier, vendor shall provide exact details for each line of this specification (including warranty information) for proposal evaluation purposes. The following clauses apply to this provision, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, is hereby included: Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by-(i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied-Double Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-14, Limitations of Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial item. FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1), Offerers Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offerors shall include a completed copy as part of their quote). 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 ALT A, Required Central Contract Registration, Commercial Items. (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (DEVIATION) (Full text available at (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.203-6 (Alt I), Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219.1 (Alt II), Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: (http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payment; 252.225-7000, Buy American Act Balance of Payment; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-NAFTA; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 225.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustments; 252.212-7000, Offer representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Posted at website); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (full text available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment; 252.247-7022, Representation of extent of transportation by sea; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 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 121ARW/MSC, 7370 Minuteman Way, Rickenbacker IAP, Columbus, Ohio 43217, 18 July 2011 NLT 10:00 AM. EST. Email quotes will be accepted at
[email protected], reference RFQ# F8V3CE1168A001 in the subject line. No FAXED quotes will be accepted.