58 -- Converters for Wide-Area Surveillance Thermal Imager

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FA4621-06-T-0112 is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12, Effective 04 Aug 2006. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses; however, the Government will accept proposals from all businesses. In the event of insufficient small business participation, award will be made on an unrestricted basis. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 334511. McConnell AFB KS plans to acquire the following items. LINE ITEM 0000- 2 (Two) each, Optelecom Video FO Tx, Part # 9111DT-LD-ST or equal. LINE ITEM 0001- 2 (Two) each, Optelecom Video FO Rx, Part # 9111DR-LD-ST or equal. LINE ITEM 0002- 4 (Four) each Optelecom Serial Data transceiver, Part # 9591LD-ST or equal. LINE ITEM 0003- 2 (Two) each, Optelecom 21 slot rackmount chasis with power supply, Part # 9002 or equal. LINE ITEM 0004- 2 (two) each, camera site FO mini-chassis with AC/DC power supply, Part # 9003-2 or equal. LINE ITEM 0005- 2 (Two) each, WSTI Junction Box with connector kit, Part # 194782 or equal. LINE ITEM 0006- 2 (Two) each, WSTI power supply, Part # 194682 or equal. LINE ITEM 0007- 2 (Two) each, WSTI power supply cable, Part # 194628 or equal. Please incorporate estimated shipping charges, if any, into each individual line item. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-l, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items (a) 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 factor will be used to evaluate offers: Price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offeror shall complete these on-line at www.bpn.gov/orca), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or equal. The offeror shall include, as part of their offer, a completed DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. Award will be made to the most responsive offeror proposing the items determined to be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above. FOB shall be Destination. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offerors shall respond to this solicitation by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time 25 Aug 2006. Offers can be emailed to John.Young-02@mcconnell.af.mil. Or faxed at 316-759-1411.