58 -- Multi Tactical Secure Radio

(i) 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 requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation/synopsis reference number is F1M3E55311A200 and is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-06 (iv) This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 334220 with 750-employee size standard. This requirement falls under the Nonmanufacturer Rule Class Waivers. (v) Contractors shall submit a lump sum quote including delivery FOB Destination for 1 ea. Multi Tactical Secure Radio. (vi) Radio Set, Multiband with Ancillary Items (An/PRC-117F Advanced Multiband Multimission Tactical Radio System- Manpack). MFR: Harris RF Part No. RT-1796-MP108 - or equal items will need a picture with description/specifications. (vii) Delivered within 30 calendar days of award. (FOB Destination) (viii) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant award: (full text of clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (ix); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Evaluation. The Government will award a contract resulting form 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- The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes or the total price for the requirement. Technical and price factors, when combined, are equal. (x) Contractors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certifications Commercial Item or complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http//orca.bpn.gov. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition'Commercial Items; - (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Item are incorporated by reference, however, for paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-21 -Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35- Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 -Employment Reports On Disabled Veterans And Veterans Of The Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33 -Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; Offerors are reminded that the Buy American Act restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products. (xiii) The following additional clauses are applicable to this procurement. - FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal - FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities - FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside - FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - FAR 52.253-1 -Computer Generated Forms - DFARS 252.204-7004 -Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR); Contractors not registered in the CCR will be ineligible for award (register at www.ccr.gov or call 1-800-334-3414). - DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act (BAA) - Balance of Payments Program Certificate - DFARS 252-225.7001, BAA - Balance of Payments Program - DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors - DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests - DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection And Receiving Report - AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; complete paragraph c as follows: Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr., Scott AFB, IL, 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, e-mail: michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. (xvi) Response to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be received via email, fax, mail, or delivery by 21 December 2005 no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Requests should be marked with solicitation number F1M3E55311A200. (xvii) Addressed to Lisa Hinson Contract Specialist, Phone 843-963-5857, fax 843-963-5183, email lisa.hinson@charleston.af.mil or Terry Jones, Contract Specialist, Phone 843-963-5159, email terry.jones@charleston.af.mil. For business opportunities, visit http://www.selltoairforce.org,