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. This solicitation F3B7CR8108AG01 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. This acquisition is unrestricted. //Schedule of items: This requirement is for a Digital Fire Extinguisher trainer. Equipment. Offerors of any equal must also include descriptive literature and any proposed modifications required to make an_or equal_item conform to specifications. NOTE: Funds are not currently available for this requirement; however, funds are anticipated no later than 30 September 2008. Please ensure that quotes are valid through 30 September 2008. 1. BullEx Part Num HSBE001-- Bullseye Base Package Digital Fire Extinguisher Trainer or equal Quantity: 1 2. BullEx Part Num HTC01-- Industrial Grade Bullseye Transport Case w/ custom foam , wheels and lockable fasteners or equal Quantity: 1 3. Door to Door Shipping Quantity: 1 Lump Sum Shipping Address 423 CES/CEF Bldg 490 Unit 550 Box 5 RAF Alconbury APO AE 09494-5000 //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation, The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at FAR 52.211-6 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) NOTE: Funds are not currently available for this requirement; however, funds are anticipated no later than 30 September 2008. Please ensure that quotes are valid through 30 September 2008. //Offers shall be submitted via fax to +44 1480 823169 or email to
[email protected] and received not later than 1200hrs EST, 14 May 2008. Direct any questions or concerns +44 1480 823125 or email to
[email protected].