This is a combined synopsis and 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; quotes are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-08-Q-0065 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2008-0605. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334519. This acquisition will be issued unrestricted. The size standard is 500 employees.

Contract Line Item 0001- 1 Each: Borescope
Olympus IV8000 iplex FX Borescope
PART NUMBER K23000277: IV8000 IPLEX FX BASE W/BATT NTSC
CONSISTING OF:
N2949622: IV8000 IPLEX FX BASE UNIT NTSC
N1267242: IDX JL-2PLUS/OL-O BATT CHARGR
N2316500: NP-L7S LI-ION BATTERY IPLEX MX
N2949930: IV8420 IPLEX FX 4MM 2.0M SCOPE
N2951500: IV84-AT50D/50D FX STEREO MAJ-1
N2951600: IV84-AT50S/50S FX STEREO MAJ-1
N2951000: IV84-AT120D/FF IPLEX FX TIP AD
N2951200: IV84-AT120S/FF IPLEX FX TIP AD
N2951700: RIGID SLEEVE IPLEX 4.0MM - MAJ
Service manuals and additional operator manuals

Shipping shall either be included in the unit price or included as a separate line item.
FOB Point: Destination (Moody, AFB, GA).

Warranty information is required with proposal.

Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Request for Quotation (RFQ) should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ NUMBER; TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS; NAME, ADDRESS; TELEPHONE NUMBER OF OFFEROR; TERMS OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY; ANY DISCOUNT TERMS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (if applicable). Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount for each item. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein.

PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered.

EVALUATION/AWARD: IAW FAR 52.212.2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price is judged to represent the best value to the government. Evaluation criteria are as follows Price Warranty and Date of Delivery. Offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423.

All offerors must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and online representation and certification application (ORCA) must be activated. ORCA registration for on line representation and certification requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.bpn.gov. OFFERORS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation).

Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755);
FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C.759);
FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim;
FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246);
FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793);
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212);
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.
FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies;
FAR 52.223-4; Recovered Material Certification
FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase;
FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241);
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer;
DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests;
DFAR 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report;
AFFAR 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.

The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E.

RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23 CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCA) LOCATED AT 4380B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. on 22 Sep 08. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. FACSIMILE AND EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The point of contact for this solicitation is Ellen F. Feazell, Email: [email protected] Phone: 229-257-4739 Fax: 229-257-3547, Alternate: 1Lt William Davis, Email: [email protected] Phone: 229-257-3947 Fax: 229-257-3547.