10 -- M249 Machine Guns

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. The reference number is 1069-4Z7084 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). THIS RFQ IS 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. Vendor must be register in CCR before an award can be made. FOB Destination shall be Springfield, VA. We anticipate award for this purchase order to be on or before June 14, 2004. The government plans to award a commercial item purchase order to the responsible offeror who can provide the items requested by the required delivery date. The required Delivery Date is July 15, 2004. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security requires the following items with accessories. Quoted products must have the features listed below. The Contracting Officer must approve additional features and variations prior to quote. Description for first item .Machine Guns, M249 SAW, Part # 9348199. Qty 25: Offerors are cautioned to address each specification completely when submitting their bid. Offerors that do not address each specification fully may be rejected without further consideration. NOTE: Offerors quoting the product that are not the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the brand name product MUST submit a signed letter from the manufacturer of the brand name product stating the following: - MANUFACTURER, has agreed to supply brand name product to YOUR COMPANY for the purpose of providing the supplies to the DoS. Letter MUST be on the manufacturers company letterhead and submitted prior to the closing date. This must be provided in order to be considered for award. NO EXCEPTIONS. The selected contractor must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The selected offeror MUST submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition to include any addenda to the provision. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. As proscribed by FAR 52.252-2, the full text of DOSAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.statebuy.inter.net/acpolicy. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. In addition, the selected offeror must certify that they: (a) do not comply with the Arab league boycott of the State of Israel by taking or knowingly agree to take any action with respect to the boycott of Israel by the Arab League countries which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 as amended (50 USC Ap 2407a) prohibits a U.S. person from taking, and (b) do not discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion. (DOSAR 65.225-70).SET-ASIDE AWARD PROCEDURE. The cascading preference source selection method will be used in the evaluation of firms for award under this solicitation. The cascading source selection method permits small and large businesses to submit offers. Offers from small businesses will be considered first. In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.5, any award resulting from the solicitation will be made to an eligible small business concern provided that (1) at least two competitive offers are received from responsible small business concerns, and (2) award will be made at a fair market price. If conditions for award to a small business concern are not met, award will be made on the basis of full and open competition considering all offers submitted by responsible business concerns. Offers are due by 4:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, June 8, 2004. Offers will be accepted via email to:contact@example.gov or faxed to; Bernice Barnes at +1 (555) 000-0000. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be in writing submitted by email to contact@example.gov