35--NOTICE OF AWARD

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. 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. This solicitation F7RG013178A003 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. This solicitation is set-aside 100 percent for Small Business. The NAICS code that applies is 334519 and business size is 500. This action will result in a FFP purchase order, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under Full and Open competition. Requirement is for vehicle maintenance-related training aids and equipment; note that training is also a requirement (on-site or contractor's facility shall be specified - if optional, note as such, and the cost difference). Requirement is for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL; all quote mark or Equal quote mark proposals must be sent with detailed specifications that show proposed product meets or exceeds suggested source product. Shipping address for these items is: 200th RHS - Det 1ANG, 2404 N. Airport Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44903. Please include any applicable freight charges in total estimated cost. The following shall be used to evaluate offers: price and cost to the Government; whether product meets or exceeds suggested source products (based on technical evaluation of specifications). Price and Quality/Technical acceptability are of equal value. The Government will make award to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The following provisions are included in this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (Nov 2007), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Item s (Jan 1999); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2007) Alternate I (Apr 2002); DFAR 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Certificate. A completed signed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3 shall be submitted with any quotation (unless your company has filled out reps and certs information in ORCA - please submit these in their entirety, if applicable). The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006); FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting Government's Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Dec 2010); FAR 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 2007); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb 2008); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking of Persons (Feb 2008); FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination; and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1988). Within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. The following DFARS clauses also apply: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Informer Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A (Nov 2003); 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007); 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007); 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; and 252.243-7023, Notification of Sea Transportation (Mar 2002) Alternate III (May 2002). For more information regarding this solicitation please contact Gordon Strom @ +1 (555) 000-0000. All offers are due by 12:00pm (EDST), 20 Sep 2013, by: email (preferred method): gordon.strom@.ang.af.mil , or by mail/hand-carried to: 179AW, Contracting Office, Attn: Gordon Strom, 1947 Harrington Memorial Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903-8049.