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; no paper copies will be issued. No telephone requests will be honored. Perspective offerors must register on the FedBizOps site in order to receive notification to changes I the solicitation.This requirement is set-aside for small business only. The applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 511210, Size standard is $23,000,000.00. Solicitation/ Purchase Request number F2KBAD6145A100 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). THIS IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SOLICITATION. This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2006-09 effective 19 May 2006. The Government intends to award two contract line item number (CLIN 0001) for 1 seat of SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, RadCAD, and FloCAD with built in CAD and network license, QUANITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each. (CLIN 0002) 1 seat of Sinaps Plus, QUANITY: One (1) UNIT OF MEASURE: Each. (CLIN 0003) Shipping and Handling. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 June 2006 FOB: Destination. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.211-6, FAR 52.212-1. THIS IS A CASCADING SET ASIDE. Proposals will be accepted by 8(a) Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Small Businesses, and Other Than Small (Large) Businesses. Proposals will be evaluated using a tiered cascading approach: when proposals are received, they will be opened for identification purposes only. The Government will evaluate only those proposals in the first tier (8(a) Small Businesses) and exhaust all negotiation efforts before pursuing evaluation and negotiation at the next tier (HUBZone Small Businesses). This will continue through the third tier (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses), and fourth tier (Small Businesses) before considering proposals from the fifth and final tier (Other than Small (Large) Businesses). The following provisions/clauses will apply to 8(a) Small Business Set Asides: 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside and its’Alternate II 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting The following provisions/clauses will apply to HUBZone Small Business Set Asides: 52.219-3 - Notice of Total HUBZone Set Aside 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside and its’Alternate II 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting The following provisions/clauses will apply to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Asides: 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside and its’Alternate II 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting 52.219-27 - Notice of Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside The following provisions/clauses will apply to Small Business Set Asides: 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside and its’Alternate II 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 - Limitations on Subcontracting The following provisions/clauses will apply to Other Than Small (Large) Business awards: 52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns CLIN 0001: for 1 seat of SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, RadCAD, and FloCAD with built in CAD and network license Qty 1 each. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 June 2006. DESTINATION: 4600 Randolph Blvd, Bldg 1010, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. CLIN 0002: 1 seat of Sinaps Plus Qty 1 each. DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 June 06. FOB: DESTINATION to 4600 Randolph Blvd, Bldg 1010, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. CLIN 0003: SHIPPING AND HANDLING FAR provisions/Clauses incorporated by reference: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 99); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (JAN 2004); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (MAR 2005) Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their quote; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2003); 252.212-7000 Offeror Reps and Certs—Commercial ( NOV 95) Provisions/Clauses incorporated by full text: 52.212-5 Contract terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders --Commercial items (JUN 2004) [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.219-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52-222-36, 52.222-37; 52.225-13, 52.232-33, Addendum to FAR 52.212-5: FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Ordering Limitations; FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity; FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023; Addendum to DFAR 252.212-7001: DFAR 252.225-7002. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. To register, you may apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Prospective offerors must register on the FedBizops site in order to receive notification to changes in the solicitation. Offers a long with completed Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs), FAR 52-213-3, Small Business Representations, 52.219-1 may be faxed, in accordance with FAR 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids (Dec 1989) to: 505-846-4262, Attention: Crystal Price or mailed to attention at: 377th Contracting Squadron 2000 Wyoming Blvd. S.E. Bldg #20604, Room B18 Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606 All offers are due no later than (MST) 1:00 p.m., 27 June 06

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