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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation F3B7CR9048AG01 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Funds for this acquisition are available. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This acquisition is unrestricted.

//Schedule of items: This requirement is for Fire Hoses. Any equal offered must be clearly identified by brand name, make and model number. Offerors of any equal must also include descriptive literature and any proposed modifications required to make an_or equal_item conform to specifications.

//CLIN 0001 through 0005: see attached RFQ Delivery 60 days ARO.  Delivery door to door to 423 CES/CEF, RAF Alconbury, Huntingdon Cambs, PE28 4DA, UK.

// The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation
// The provisions at FAR 52.211-6 "Brand Name or Equal" applies to this solicitation
//The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation.
//The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price.
//Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items.
//The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
//The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
//The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A applies to this solicitation.
//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 applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation,
//The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation.
// The clause at DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation.
//The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation.

//Offers shall be submitted via email to [email protected] or by postal delivey and received not later than 16.00 hrs local time, 21 April 2009.
Direct any questions or concerns to either
Andrew Pillow on+44 1480 823925, email [email protected] ,
423 ABS/LGC, Bldg 516, RAF Alconbury, Cambs, PE28 4DA