59--Spectrolab Illumination System - Commercial High Intensity Searchlight (CHIS)(Registered Trademark)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12  Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 13  Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemen ted with additional information included in this notice. This CSS is being issued as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicita tion will not be issued. The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) has a requirement for a Spectrolab Illumination System - Commercial High Intensity Searchlight (CHIS) system to include: Junction Box, Control Box and Tripod (or equal) with the following minimum equipment requirements: 300 million candlepower illumination. Must operate on a nominal power source of 24 volt 60 amp DC. Must have variable, bean width, azimuth, and elevation, plus have the capability of controlling these functions remotely at distances of at least 300 feet. Must be proven to operate at 40 degree C. Must have the ability to be quickly set-up in all weather conditions. Must be man portable with no part weighing over 80 pounds. You must also provide present and pa st performance information with the name, address, point of contact of at least two (contracts, customers etc) that you have provided the same or similar services. It is anticipated that a contract with an estimated dollar amount will be awarded with a de livery period of 120 days. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-26 (20Dec04) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) current to DCN20041 215 edition. Government Visa Payment Card is the preferred method of payment. The Standard Classification Code (SIC) is 3629 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 335999 with a size standard of 500 employees. Quotes shall be cl early marked W9124R-05-T-0012 Spectrolab Illumination System - Commercial High Intensity Searchlight (CHIS) system and emailed to contact@example.gov or via facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than 3:00 P.M Mountain Standard Time (MST) 05 January 2 005. Offerors who fail to furnish the required representations or information as required by 52. 212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-7001 cited below, or reject terms and conditions of this CSS may be excluded from consideration. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government based on acceptability and price. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acqu isition: FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2004), FAR 52. 212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (Jul 2004), FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990 ), FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000), FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (May 2004), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2002), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002), 52.22 2-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 2001), 52. 222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Dec 200 1), FAR 52.222-41, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), 52-232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999), 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 199 9). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2004), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Apr 2003), 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments (Jan 2004), 252.243-7001, Price of Contract Modifications (De c 1991) and 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (Mar 1998) also apply to this solicitation. The Representations and Certifications required for this solicitation must be completed and submitted with your solicitation bid. Note: In order to c omplete the Representation and Certifications 52.212-3 (May 2004), Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and DFARs 252.212-7000,Offerors Representation and Certifications Commercial Items (Nov 1995) you must go the Air Force Web Site at http://farsite.mhill.af.mil/VFFAR1.HTM; an alternate web site is www.arnet.gov/far/ use Current FAR in HTML or PDF format. Locate the referenced clauses, copy and paste it to a Word document and complete. After reviewing the solicitation if you plan on participating in this acquisition you are required to provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address via e-mail or facsimile to the address provided herein for notification of amendments. See Note 1.