43--Purchase & install new Air Compressor and 400 Gallon Vertical Tank; AND removal & disposal of Air Compressor and 400 Gal Vertical Tank; to include training for Government Personnel (approx 1 or 2).

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 solicitation number is W912LD-08-T-0085 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2007-27. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Business. NAICS is 811310 and business size standard is $6.5mil. The Rhode Island Air National Guard, 143 AW Base Contracting Office intends to enter into a contract for the purchase and installation of a new Industrial Rotary Screw Air Compressor; the purchase and installation of a 400 Gallon Vertical Tank; and the removal and disposal of an existing Ingersoll-Rand Type 40 Model 251 BKV Compressor, to include training for Government Personnel (approx. 1 or 2) for the purpose of understanding the mechanical operations of the compressor. CLIN 0001 - The contractor shall provide all plant, labor, material, equipment, supplies and supervision necessary to furnish and install one (1) each, heavy duty, single stage rotary screw air compressor direct-driven by a flange mounted 75HP, 1175 RPM, 460volt, three phase, ODP EPAct efficient ODP motor and mounted on a steel base plate, minimum demand of 325CFM @ 125 psi (Sullivan Palateck Model H75UDG or equal); CLIN 0002 - Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, material, equipment, supplies and supervision necessary to Furnish and Install one (1) new 400 Gallon Vertical Tank, 36 Inch diameter x 93 inches high; CLIN 0003 Contractor shall remove and legally dispose off-site existing (1 ea) industrial air compressor Ingersoll Rand Type 40 Model 251 BKV; CLIN 0004 - Contractor shall remove and legally dispose off-site existing 400 Gallon Vertical Tank (1 ea), 36 Inch diameter x 93 inches high. Ship to/Performance Address: 143 AW, Bldg P-8, Quonset State Airport, North Kingstown, RI 02852. FOB: Destination. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, the specific evaluation criteria (see paragraph (a) of that provision) shall be price; Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, which includes under 52.212-5, (b)(16); 52.222-3, (b)(17); 52.222-19, (b)(18); 52.222-21, (b)(24)(i); 52.222-50, (b)(28); 52.225-01, (b)(31); 52.222-36; 52.225-13, and (b)(36); 52.232-33; 52.233-4; 52.219-8; . Also applicable are clauses 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer CCR; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; DFARS 252.225-7001; ; Electronic Submission of Payment Request. Clauses and Provisions may be found on www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR registration is required in the CCR database in order to receive a Government contract. Offerors Representations and Certifications. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3. (Note: On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) has been implemented in FAR Clause 52.212-3 effective 01 Jan 05. ORCA enables vendors to submit and update their representations and certifications on-line. ORCA is part of the Business Partner Network (BPN) and is located at http://orca.bpn.gov. Quotations can be sent via FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000, ATTN: SMsgt Stephen Dilustro, or mail to address below. NOTE: Quotations must be received by 15 May 2008, NLT 5:30 PM EST; late quotations will not be considered for award. Prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) in order to be eligible for award.