This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the 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, F26600-03-Q-B051 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 336413. This Request for Quotation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns. The size standard for a small business under this NAICS code is one that is equal to or less than 1,000 employees. This is a commercial purchase. Contractor’s quotes shall include pricing for the following; Item 1: Quantity: 10 each, Underwing Refueling Nozzle(R11 REFUELER), Type D1 (D1 type also has an inlet body that includes a 45 degree elbow), CLA-VAL part number: 20170410B (Nozzle, Dry Brake, Screen). Item 2: Quantity: 10 each, Underwing Refueling Nozzle(R11 REFUELER), Type D2 (D2 type includes a straight inline body), CLA-VAL part number: 20170410J (Nozzle, Dry Brake, Screen). Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror who provides the best overall value to the government. The government does not intend to make multiple awards. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is also applicable. The following factor will be used to evaluate the offer: Price. In addition to the quote, offerors shall submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with Alternate I. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and resulting award: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.211-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items [Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Deviation]; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35,Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive a DOD award or payment. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. A copy of the Representations and Certifications are attached to this notice at the FedBizOps website at www.eps.gov. Quotes shall include solicitation number, FOB point, proposed delivery time, discount/payment terms, and warranty duration (if applicable). Quotes are due on or before 4:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 27 August 2003.

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