53 -- STARCH MEDIA CABINET SYSTEM

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F5F2MA5322A500 (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12 (iv) This solicitation is being issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 327910; Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items: 0001 Starch Media Cabinet System. Size: 50 inches W X 39 inches D X 43 inches H. Manufacturer: Abrasive Warehouse& Equipment, Part #: 15090, Model PRN 5040 qty 2. Blast Cabinet Enclosure 50"Wx39wDx43"H Work Chamber 14 gauge steel construction Double wall, sound insulated Doors on both sides Safety interlocks; Ceiling mounted fluorescent lighting Tilt-out view window -30" x 20" Full length gloves Heavy duty grating. Reclaim System 900: CFM Pull- thru Light lined conveying; hose; Quick removal debris screen; Rubber lined wear plate Pressure Blast System: 2 cubic foot, ASME coded pressure vessel; 60 degree bottom cone; 1" piping; Moveable foot pedal; 3/16" tungsten carbide nozzle; 1/2"LD. blast hose; 1" pressure regulator and moisture separator; Air blow-off nozzle; Volume plumbing for starch media; Electric plumbing for; blowdown of system. Dust Collector: 900 CFM; Reverse pulse cartridges; Auto cleaning; Dust drum; 2 HP exhauster Electrical - 230 or 460 v, 3 ph. 60 hz Offer to include the following: Set-up and Training (vi) Offerors are authorized to quote line items indicated above as an brand name or equal. If brand name or equal is quoted, the offeror is required to submit the technical specifications along with the offer. Offeror shall meet the South Coast Air Quality Management Division (SCAQMD) permit requirement. (vii) Items will be shipped to the following address: 452 MXG 1955 Graeber St., Bldg 453 March ARB, CA 92518 Offerors must specify in their quote which shipping method will be used. Items will be delivered and accepted at F.o.b. Destination (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price; (3) delivery terms. (x) Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications. Commercial Items (Jun 2006) and can be found at http://orca.bpn.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Sep 2005) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. Commercial Items (Jun 2006) . The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2006) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) 252.229-7001 Tax Relief (Jun 1997) 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (May 2006) * The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil . (xv) Any responsible vendor can submit an offer to this agency. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award. (xvi) Quotes are due to this office no later than 1600hrs, Pacific Time, 25 Sep 06.