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. The solicitation reference number is F4ATD18141A001; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-12 and Defense DCN 20060814. This acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423930. The business size standard is 750 employees. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 3895.

This request for quotation consists of the following items, -or equal-: If submitting an -or equal- product, please supply manufacturer name and part number, and specifications if available. If equal, vendor must provide information with quote proving the equality of the items. Technical acceptability of or equal products shall be determined by the government. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination.

IAW provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following methods of evaluation will be used in order of importance: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price.

JRB Coupler with Hydralic Tine Adjustments

Additional notes: contractors are asked to submit their tax identification number and estimated delivery timeframe with their proposal. FOB Destination must be reflected in the quote.

The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; paragraph (a) to this provision is completed as follows: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant Purchase Order by reference. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Dev). FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with the following Internet addresses filled-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, with the following filled-in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 2. DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions (Dev). DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alternate III). DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request; requests for payments must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area Work Flow system at https://wawf.eb.mil. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Vendors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov.

Quotes may be transmitted by e-mail or to fax number (850) 283-8491. Quotes must be received at the 325th Contracting Squadron, LGCB flight, no later that 12:00 p.m. CST on 17 September 2008. The point of contact for this solicitation is Mr. Scott Brindus, Contract Manager, (850) 283-8643, [email protected]. Alternate point of contact is Joseph Adams, Contracting Officer, (850) 283-0137, [email protected].