58 -- Secure tactical radio equipment

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 for this procurement is FA4803-05-QA175 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20050913 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2005-0818. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System code is 334290. This acquisition is full and open with Hubzone Preference. This is a firm-fixed price procurement, and will be procured using commercial item procedures. Award selection will be made based on price. ALL QUOTES ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM EST ON 27 SEP 2005. Requirement is for the following items: 8 each 400-Watt HF-SSB Base Stations; part number RF-5800H-B003, 8 each Type N male connector coaxial cables; part number 10181-9824, 8 each 150 foot control cables; part number 10181-9823, and 4 each Extended Height HF crossed dipole antennas; part number RF-1938AT-10. All items must be name brand or equal. Attention is drawn to FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, and the requirements for submittal of technical/descriptive documents. The following FAR provisions also apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; The RFQ should be submitted and shall contain the following information: RFQ 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 (if applicable). Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Offerors shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation. Period of Acceptance for Offerors: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is stated in an addendum to the solicitation. 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. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation once an evaluation has been accomplished. Go to the attached hyperlink, (http://www. farsite.hill.af.mil/), to down load the FAR Clause 52.212-3 due to its length (12 pages). If you Complete the forms as necessary and submit them along with your pricing information. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments, FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241), DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) (Alternate I) (JAN 2005) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. The basis on which award will be made will be price. Quotes shall be marked with the Request for Quotation Number, Date and Time. Facsimile and electronic mail Proposals will be accepted. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at +1 (555) 000-0000. Offerors shall include completed copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. Quotations may be submitted via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000 or by e-mail to contact@example.gov, or mailed to the attention of 1Lt Andrew Berg at 20 CONS/LGCAA, 305 Blue Jay Street, Shaw AFB, SC 29152.