This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number F2XHC16115A100 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-09 (19 Apr 2006) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) change notice 20060412. It is the offeror’s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions.. This requirement is for the Air Command and Staff College. The acquisition is solicited as a small business set-aside. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 424920 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items: CLIN 0001. Cobra II: The inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq (Hardcover) Author: Michael R. Gordon, Bernard E. Trainor ISBN: 0375422625; 650 Ea. CLIN 0002. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In (Paperback); Author: Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, and Bruce Patton; Pub Date: Dec 1, 1991; ISBN: 0140157352; 650 Ea. CLIN 0003. Assignment Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureacracy (Paperback); Author: Perry M. Smith; Pub Date: Nov 12, 2001; ISBN: 1574883402; 650 Ea. CLIN 004. Shipping . This is an all or nothing requirement, you must be able to quote and provide all items requested. QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. Quotes must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Offeror must provide a price for each CLINs 0001, 0002 and 0003 and a proposed delivery date. Offeror must also provide the Representation and Certifications contained in this solicitation. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made based to the lowest priced offeror who can provide all of the items listed in CLINs 0001-0003. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition and is addended to delete paragraphs (e) Multiple offers and paragraph (h) Multiple Awards. Submit proposals via email or facsimile to the information below. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 2005), with the quotation. The FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Sep 2005) amd DRARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (June 2005) applies to this acquisition and is addended to add the following FAR clauses: Add paragraph (u), FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2006), applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Report on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996). The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2006) applies to this acquisition and specifically the following additional DFAR clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (June 2005); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004); 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002). The following DFARS clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation: 252.204-7004, Alternate A (Nov 2003) and 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources and Subcontractors (Apr 2003). AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (Aug 2005) is included. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. To be considered for this award, Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) database at http://wawf.eb.mil prior to award. Lack of registration will make an Offeror ineligible for award. This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the Government’s ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.far.gov/. All quotes must be for all items stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. An offer using a sliding price scale or subject to escalation based on any contingency will not be accepted. Award will be made to one vendor. Responses/Offers are due 1500 CST on 15 May 2006. Submit all quotes electronically. Quotes will be submitted via e-mail. All proposals will be e-mailed to [email protected] (subject: F2XHC16115A100) Quotations must meet all instructions put forth in this solicitation.

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