25--THIS IS A COMBINED SOLICITATION/ SYNOPSIS SET ASIDE 100% FOR SMALL BUSINESS; W91ZLK-11-R-0014

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-11-R-0014. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-53. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334519 and the Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price Purchase Order. In accordance with the specifications, using Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR PART 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. NOTES to Offerors: Offers shall note the lead time or approximate delivery date for items offered. Acceptance shall be at destination. Shipping shall be FOB Destination to: USA Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Building 358 Colleran Road Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005-5059 Description of the Requirement: The purchase of a Automatic Transmission Test & Evaluation System allows the user to perform all of the following tests: Check shift points (automatic) Set shift point (automatic) Full and closed throttle upshift and downshift test (loaded or unloaded) Downshift inhibitor test Measure output torque (stall test) Locate shaft seal leaks Identify clutch leakage Check noise/vibration Detect mechanical binding Check main, clutch and converter pressure Monitor converter flow and temperature Determine converter inlet and outlet pressure See Attachment A for further specifications. CLIN 0001 Automatic Transmission Test & Evaluation, 150-HP in accordance with Attachment A; Quantity 1 Total Price:________________________________ The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference: 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order based on the lowest price technically acceptable LPTA to the Government. All offered items must meet the specifications of the proposed applicable item or the offer will be rejected as technically unacceptable. A technically acceptable offer is required to fully meet all the specifications. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis. 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. ADDENDUM to 52.212-4 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances 52.247-34 FOB Destination +1 (555) 000-0000 Item Identification and Valuation 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C. 2402) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 52.225-2 Buy American Act - Supplies 52.225-5 Trade Agreements 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM MARYLAND RETAIL SALES AND USE TAX (JUL 1999) (APG 52.0229-4100) Exemption Certificate No. 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland Retail Sales and Use Tax. AMC-LEVEL PROTEST (NOV 2008) If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 9301 Chapek Rd, Room 2-1SE3401 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 Facsimile number: +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875 Packages sent by FedEx, UPS, or other delivery service should be addressed to: HQ Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel Room2-1SE3401 1412 Jackson Loop Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527 The AMC-level protest procedures are located on the Internet. If Internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-level protest procedures. http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 4:00 PM EST August 26, 2011 via e-mail to Ms. Samantha Shultz; contact@example.gov at the US Army Contracting Command (ACC), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division (AICD), Attention: CCRD-AI-IC, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-3013. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Ms. Samantha Shultz, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at contact@example.gov. Please provide any questions no later than August 22, 2011 at 4:00 PM EST. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.