24 -- Turf Tiger Lawn Mowers

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 the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Purchase Request number is F13MSG40351200 as a Request for Quote using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-15. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This acquisition is for the purchase of the following items: 2 Each Heavy Duty Industrial/Commercial 2004 Turf Tiger Mowers, Model Number: STT61A-27A, Kawasaki 27 HP @ 3600 RPM, 4-cycle gas, twin cylinder, liquid cooled, horizontal shaft engine, 61inch deck, for the Grounds Maintenance section at Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL. Or equal items will be considered. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industrial Classification System Code is 333112 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated either by reference or full text and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Item (Oct 2000) applies to this acquisition. Submit signed and dated proposals on company letterhead. The Government will make an award to the lowest priced, responsible, contractor whose proposal conforms to the solicitation. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jul 2002) and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications'Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with the proposal. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the internet, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 (Feb 2002), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is incorporated into this RFP; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside and 52.219-6 Alternate I, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2002) is applicable. The following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Report on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration; 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation; 52-232-18 Availability of Funds also applies. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations applies. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating is C9E.. A due date for offers will be 12:00 noon 27 Feb 2004. Offers may be mailed to 42d Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334 or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: Amn Luke Christopher, or emailed to contact@example.gov. Reference the Purchase Request number. Please email or fax any questions/comments to Luke Christopher (fax and email information above).