49 -- Combo 5

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-18, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20070802, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2007-0531. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4855-07-Q-0012 and is a Request For Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 333912 Compressors, air and gas, general purpose-type, manufacturing. Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees. Only one contract will be awarded. It is the firms? or individuals? responsibility to be familiar with applicable provisions and clauses. All FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed in full text at the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm. All items shall be delivered FOB DESTINATION to 506 N. DL Ingram Blvd., Cannon AFB, NM 88103. This solicitation is for the procurement of: Combo 5 Air Compressor CLIN 0001: Combo 5 Unit Air Compressor, trailer-mounted. Trailer-mounted components include, at a minimum: - 500-Watt Light Tower; - 400 AMP Welder; - 185 CFM Air Compressor with Jack Hammer attachment and air hose; - 25KW Generator, and - Plasma Cutter. Or Equal Item quotes will be accepted and evaluated. Notice The State of New Mexico assesses a Gross Receipts tax for firms conducting business within the state. This tax is imposed on the basis of revenue derived from business operations within the state without regard to the location of the business entity. You are advised that any offer received will be presumed to include this cost of business and any request for adjustment of your price as a mistake in bid either before or after award of a contract will not be considered. The rate of the New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax may be obtained from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Office in Clovis, New Mexico by calling (505) 763-5515. NOTE: Any offer submitted as an or Equal must include required documentation in accordance with FAR Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name Or Equal. The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items The following addenda is provided to this provision: Paragraph (b), entitled ?Submission of Offers?, Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Time Specified for Receipt of Offers; Name; Address; Telephone Number of Offeror; Terms of the Expressed Warranty; Price; Any Discount Terms and Acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offers may be submitted via facsimile or mail. Paragraph (c), entitled ?Period of Acceptance for Offerors?, The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Paragraph (f)(1), entitled ?Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and with drawls of offers?, Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items The following addenda is provided to the provision: The Government will award a firm ?fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on All or None and Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, and technical capability. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications has not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal NOTE: Any Offer Submitted as an Or Equal Must Include Required Documentation In Accordance with this Provision FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 (dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act ? Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS 252.225-7001(dev) Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen (see below POC) ** Ray Carpenter, 130 Douglas Street, Langley AFB VA 23665-2791, phone: 757-764-5373 fax: 757-764-4400 e-mail: raymond.carpenter@langley.af.mil ** RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotation will be accepted at the 27th Contracting Squadron, 511 N Torch Blvd, Bldg 300, Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5109 NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 21 August, 2007. Quotations maybe faxed to 505-784-1147 Facsimile offers will be accepted. Contracting Officer: Patricia Thatcher. Point of Contact for this Solicitation is: Clifford P. Cruz, 505-784-7669, Fax: 505-784-2959, e-mail clifford.cruz@us.af.mil, or Patricia Thatcher, 505-784-2890, Fax: 505-784-1147, e-mail patty.thatcher@cannon.af.mil .