This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and FAR Subparts 13.302, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This constitutes the only notification before award. The solicitation reference number F4AB001262A004 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516. Small business size standard is 500 employees.

IAW FAR 52.111-6, Brand Name or Equal -- If submitting an -or equal- product, vendor must supply manufacturer name and part number, and specifications. Proving the equality of the or equal items with quote. Technical acceptability of or equal products shall be determined by the government. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination.

The Government anticipates award on a best value basis. IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the proposal will be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Specification/Capability
2. Price

Technical evaluation factors when combined will be significantly more important than price.

Contract Identification Line Item (CLIN) is identified below.

CLIN 0001: Qty 1- X-ray diffraction (XRD) curved graphite monochromator; PANalytical Brand name or Equal- See attachment for system requirements.

- Capable of removing iron fluorescence from small-angle X-ray scattering measurements using a PANalytical Empyrean XRD.
- Compatible with a PANalytical Empyrean XRD
- Fit in the X'Pert PRO and Empyrean optical modules.

Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms & Conditions - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-5 - Deviation - Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders- Commercial Items
FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor
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
FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-50 - Combat Trafficking Persons
FAR 52.223-18 - Contractor Policy To Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -CCR
FAR 52.233-3 - Protest after Award
FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination
FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.laf.mil)
FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses ("Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement" and "Chapter 2")
DFAR 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFAR 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
and Valuation
DFAR 252.204-7008 - Export-Controlled Items
DFAR 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation
DFAR 252.212-7001 Deviation - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
DFAR 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program
DFAR 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
DFAR 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFAR 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments
DFAR 252.247-7023 Alt III - Transportation of Supplies by Sea
AFFAR 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman
WAWF: - Local Clause

Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process.

NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423.

Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code, and tax identification number (TIN), and delivery date. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 with inspection and acceptance at destination.

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