This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W91ZRS-05-Q-0024 is being issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal A cquisition Circular 2005-02. The Army requirement of a Puchner Model 23 Professional 5000 standard finish Bassoon. This Request is for Brand Name or equal. Delivery address is Camp Hartell, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. For further specifications refer to h ttp://www.ct.ngb.army.mil/ebs/advertisedsolicitations.asp The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 451140 with a size standard of 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. The following are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items ; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders and DFAR 252.225-7036. Offer is due not later than 2:00 PM EST September 2, 2005 in the Cont racting Office, room 323, 360 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06105 or FAX 860-524-4865 or e-mail [email protected]. Offers will be the evaluated on a best value basis using the following factors: 1. Technical capability of the items to meet the Governm ent Requirement; 2. Past Performance; and 3. Price. Technical and past performance when combined is relatively more important than price.

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