59 -- Switchgear Parts

THIS SOLICITATION IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: A. The delivery instructions are attached to this amendment. B. The resonse date is extended to 4:00PM Local (Azores) time, 29 August 2005. C. The new Point of Contact is TSgt Barry L. Snyder and is listed in the Point of Contact section of this document. D. All other terms and conditions remain the same. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number is FA4486-05-T-0022 and this solicitation is issued as request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04. The associated NAICS code is 335313. ITEM DESCRIPTION AND QUANTITY Delivery Date: 30 September 2005 - (FOB Destination) 0001Pump Insulator AssemblyFederal Pacific PN: 0051-3-03175For switchgear 6 ea 0002Push Rod Assembly Federal Pacific PN: 0050-3-0315PFor switchgear 6 ea 0003Bottom Insulator AssemblyFederal Pacific PN: 0050-3-03152For switchgear 6 ea 0004Fuse cutoutFederal Pacific PN: C710-143PBType C fuse cutout for overhead primary protection 6 ea The above parts are for the switchgear listed below: Manufacturer--Federal Pacific Company Serial # -- J6644-01 Catalog # -- PSI/II-9-44222 B1-B2-E5-F4-G1-K2-K4-T4-T7 Unit Ratings Nominal Voltage - 14.4 KV Maximum Design Voltage - 17KV Basic Impulse level - 95KV Main Bus Continuous Current - 600A Short Circuit Amperes RMS ASYM Momentary - 22.4KA MVA Three Phase SYM at Nominal Voltage - 350 Auto-Jet Switch Ratings Nominal Voltage - 14.4KV Maximum Design Voltage - 17KV Basic Impulse Level - 95KV Continuous Current - 600A Load break Current - 600A Momentary Current - 40KA RMS ASYM Fault Close Current - 40KA RMS ASYM The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and the full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at the following web site: http://farsite@hill.af.mil The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price offer. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The following clauses also apply to this acquisition; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR) 5352.225-9102, 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. All bids shall be clearly marked with the offerors name and the above referenced number. 5352.225-9100 Submissions of Offers in other than United States Currency. As prescribed in USAFE 5325.11110, insert the following provision in solicitations: SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN OTHER THAN UNITED STATES CURRENCY (USAFE) (APR 2002) (a) Offers may be submitted in United States dollars or currency common to the contractor's location. Offers made in any other currency shall be considered nonconforming and non-responsive. (b) All offers shall be evaluated for determination of contract award by converting all foreign currencies to equivalent United States dollars by using the official United States Government Finance and Accounting Office dispersing rate in effect on the date set for receipt of initial offers. (c) When a "Final Proposal Revision" is requested and received, in accordance with the applicable solicitation's terms and conditions, offers shall be evaluated by converting all foreign currencies to equivalent United States dollars by using the official United States Government Finance and Accounting Office disbursing rate in effect on the date set for receipt of initial offers. (End of Provision) Addendum 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors The offeror will need to submit the following items with their quote: Complete bid schedule, and any/all amendments PRICE The proposed price will be evaluated to determine if it is reasonable and complete. It will also be evaluated to determine the offerors understanding of the contract requirements as expressed by the solicitation. Unreasonably low or high prices may be rejected. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offeror. BEST VALUE If the offeror providing the lowest price is considered most qualified that offeror can be determined the - Best Value. However, if there are offerors having a higher price and are considered more qualified the contracting officer will a make a subjective decision as to whether or not it is worth paying a higher price.