28 -- Arriel 2B #1 Module with TU-81

The Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, USBP Air and Marine Operations Center, El Paso, Texas is issuing 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSBP1004Q0213 is being issued as an Request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-24. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. OFFEROR SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISIONS AT FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items along with the firm's DUNS number. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336412. The small business size standard is 1000 employees. A single award will be made. CLIN 00010 Turbomeca Arriel 2B Engine #1 module PN 70BM012000 module assembly with TU-81 incorporated. QTY: 2 each $______ each. Delivery of modules shall be within 180 days after award of order. Delivery is to be FOB destination to the USBP Air & Marine Operations Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. The provisions at FAR 15.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 12.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter who is technically responsive, with the lowest price. FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Actions for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements Act; Add FAR 225-7, Waiver of Buy American Act for Civil Aircraft and Related Articles; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, HSAR 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (DEC 2003) and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Include a list of customer references, which includes point of contact name and phone number. Include a list of customer references, which includes point of contact name and phone number. Quotations are due at 1:00pm on the date cited above at U.S. Border Patrol Air and Marine Operations Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. Should you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Aldridge at +1 (555) 000-0000 X 119. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. See Numbered Note 12