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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, FM485260190017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 423450. The size standard for a small business under this NAICS code is one that is equal to or less than 500 employees. This Request for Quotation is being submitted as a restricted solicitation open to small businesses. This is a commercial purchase. Contractor’s quotes shall be brand name or equal and include pricing for the following line items: ATS 2000 Tourniquet System Manufacturer: Zimmer Catalog #- 60-2000-101-00 Qty: 4 each Description All quotes shall be FOB destination. If quoting equal, literature, technical data and product specifications must be submitted with quote for the line item. Quotes should be in the following format; price for each line item independently and price for combined line items. Award Basis: Best Value. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is also applicable. The following factors will be used to evaluate the offer: Price, Technical Capability, and delivery schedule. In addition to the price list, 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 52.212-5 (Deviation), 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 52.222-13, 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 52.222-41, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price; FAR 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies; DFARS 252.203-7001, Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract Felonies; 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; DFAR 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. 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. Quotes are due on or before 4:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time, on 27 January 2006.

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