28 -- Replace CAT 287B Uniloader Engine

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ F2U3137117A200. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This procurement is being issued as 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423810 and the size standard of 100 employees applies to this procurement. The requirement is for the removal, purchase and installation of one brand new engine for a Cat 287b uniloader. FOB Destination to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona 85309. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation will be based on best value determination. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses and provisions cited are applicable to this solicitation: 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature. All ?or equal? submission must be accompanied by descriptive literature, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations In Clauses, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set Aside is applicable and FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.32-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments, DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. Clauses can be reviewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. All quotes must be valid for 60 days and emailed to Terry.zannella@luke.af.mil or faxed to (623) 856-3438 ATTN: SSgt Terry Zannella. The response due date is 25 Sep 07. Quotes are required to be received no later than 08:00 AM PST, 25 Sep 07.