This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and 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. The solicitation number is W912QM-08-T-0009 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26, dated 12 Jun 08. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 337124 with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The Regional Contracting Office at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras requires the following items, CLIN specifications are based on knowledge of the requirement. The Offeror can send revised structure of similar items, if so, please include specifications and illustrations of items offered:

0001 Bottled Water Dispenser Set 1,300 Set

Minimum Requirements:
Two separate sealed openings, one for out-flowing water, and one for returning air
Bottle tilts into place with a minimum lifting
Strong enough to last a lifetime
Takes up minimum space
Includes cradle and spout
Holds 5 or 3 gallon plastic bottle

Water basin dispensers are not suitable substitutes.

0002 Packing and shipping cost 1 Each

Packing and shipping cost to New Cumberland, PA with final destination Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. Items will be forward via ship to Honduras.

Inspection and Acceptance Terms:

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

XU CONSOL & CONTAINERIZATION POINT
BLDG 2001 CCP DOOR 135-168
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5001

Delivery Information

DELIVERY DATE: 15-Aug-2008

XU CONSOL & CONTAINERIZATION POINT
DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY
BLDG 2001 CCP DOOR 135-168
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070-5001
(800) 307-8496

The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.232-33. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. The following DFARS clauses in paragraph (b) of DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, apply: 252.204-7004 ALT A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission Of Payment Requests; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments.

The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items.

FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability and Price. Technical capability is more important than price.

IAW 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the Offeror must be registered in CCR. Information can be found at http://www.ccr.gov

IAW FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification, the Offeror is required to input their Representations and Certifications into the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at https://orca.bpn.gov/

Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO) or as otherwise specified.

Shipping is FOB Port of Embarkation

Submitted Quotes will be valid for 30 days.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).

IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference and the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; all are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site.

Payment can be made by GPC VISA credit card or by Electric Fund Transfer, please specify preference method of payment with your offer.

Please reply to Ms Yesica Valladares at [email protected]

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