DESCRIPTION: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for FA8604-12-M-7623, and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61. This purchase is an American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 order.

The associated NAICS code is 334210. This RFQ is Unrestricted.

This requirement is for the following Rohde & Schwarz products:
CLIN Item Description QTY-or-Unit of Measure
CLIN 0001 PR100 Portable Receiver 1 ea
CLIN 0002 PR100-PS Option 1 ea
CLIN 0003 PR100-IR Option 1ea
CLIN 0004 PR100-RC Option 1 ea
CLIN 0005 PR100-GPS Option 1 ea
CLIN 0006 HE300.03 Antenna 1 ea

Delivery is 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

Ship to: 88CG/SCXP, 2435 5th Street, Area B, BLDG 676, RM 2904, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. FOB Destination.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, applies; the only evaluation factor being price.

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. If offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov, offeror shall complete and submit only paragraphs 52.212-3(b), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, (below) with the offer.
(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (o) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on ORCA.]
If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete and submit only paragraphs 52.212-3 (c) through (o).

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

TAA compliance shall be in accordance with FAR.

DPAS rating is DO-A7.

GSA PRICING IS REQUIRED.

Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror.  Also, all interested vendors must complete a copy of the attached Delinquent Tax Liability (DFARS 252.209-7999) form when submitting quotation.

Anticipated Award Date is: 20 SEPT 2012

Ms. Janet Miller has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed above or you contact the Ombudsman at (937) 255-5472 or via email at: [email protected].

Proposals are due by 4:00 PM EST, 19 Sep 2012. Proposals shall be sent via email to [email protected]. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Diantha Hall-Smith, (937) 656-7477 or by e-mail.

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