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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation FA4620-05-Q-A004 is issued as a request for quote, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-25. NAICS Code is 332420. Small business size standard is 500 Employees. This is a small business set-aside. Unit Small Business Specialist is Ms. Marion Nelson (509) 247-4880; link to USAF Small Business, http://www.selltoairforce.org; link to SBA http://sba.gov: link to unit public information: http://www.fairchild.af.mil/lgcons. Fairchild AFB has a requirement for the purchase of 2 each trailer-mounted aircraft defuelers per the attached pricing schedule. Submission of Quotes: Quotes may be faxed to Eric Tainter/Laurie Whelan at (509) 247-8685 or mailed to the above address, or e-mailed to [email protected] or [email protected]. Submit the following items with the quotations: 1) Pricing Schedule, 2) Completed Representations and Certifications as required in FAR 52.212-3 (accessible at the Air Force Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil). Offers are due by 8 Dec 2004 no later than 4:00 P.M. Anticipated award date is 8 Dec 2004. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2004), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999) [Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the lowest total price)], and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (May 2004). The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), FAR 52-204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); with 252.204-7004 ALT A (Nov 2003) Note: Lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jul 1995), FAR 52.211-9 Desired and Required Time of Delivery (Jun 1997) [Desired and Required Times are defined in the attached Pricing Schedule] FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 2003), and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Oct 2004); (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: (5)(i) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003) (14) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (15) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2004) (16) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), (17) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), (18) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (19) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), (20) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001), (25) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Dec 2003), (30) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), DFAR 252-204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Sep 2004); under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Apr 2003), and DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004), DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) (Alt III) (May 2002); DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991).

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