This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for procurement of a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and using the simplified acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13.5. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number is N00244-10-T-0436 and will be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS (www.fbo.gov) and NECO (www.neco.navy.mil). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation/RFQ. A written solicitation/RFQ will not be issued. The Government intends to award on full and open competition. The pertinent NAICS Code is 333298. All quotes received before the closing date of this combined synopsis/solicitation will be considered by the government. The agency requirement is for the procurement of one (1) microindentation hardness testing system in accordance with the enclosed specifications. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43 and DFARS-DCN 20100820. The provisions at FAR 52.212 1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors should pay particular attention to this clause. Evaluation criteria for selection of the best value contractor are (in order of importance): (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; and (ii) price. Technical descriptions addressing technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement will be evaluated as Technically Acceptable or Technically Unacceptable. Technical descriptions evaluated as Technically Unacceptable will not be considered for award. Offeror must include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with their offer, and also at DFARS
+1 (555) 000-0000, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited within FAR clause 52.212 5 are applicable to this acquisition, and are hereby included by reference: 52.203 6, 52.219 4, 52.219 8, 52.222 21, 52.222 26, 52.222 35, 52.222 36, 52.222 37, 52.225 3, 52.225 13, and 52.232 33. The clause at DFARS
+1 (555) 000-0000, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited within DFARS clause
+1 (555) 000-0000 are applicable to this acquisition, and are hereby included by reference:
+1 (555) 000-0000,
+1 (555) 000-0000,
+1 (555) 000-0000,
+1 (555) 000-0000, and
+1 (555) 000-0000. DFAR
+1 (555) 000-0000, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), applies to this solicitation, therefore FAR clause 52.212 3 paragraph (b), relating to TIN number, does not apply to this solicitation. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter ineligible for award of an order. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Utilize the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov and/or call the CCR Assistance Center at
+1 (555) 000-0000 for more information. DFARS
+1 (555) 000-0000, Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate, applies to this solicitation. Delivery will be 60 days after award with early delivery authorized. There is an anticipated award date of 17 September 2010. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, NAS North Island, Building 94, San Diego, CA 92135-7058 with all charges for shipping and transportation pre-paid, in accordance with the clause FAR 52.247 34 titled FOB DESTINATION (NOV 1991). Any questions resulting from this synopsis/solicitation must be received no later than six (6) days prior to the closing date. Proposals are due 13 September 2010 by 12:00 PM PST and shall be emailed to Daniel R. Mahan at
contact@example.gov. Offerors are encouraged to verify receipt of emailed proposal. Caution to Offerors: No contract will be awarded under this solicitation at greater than reasonable prices.
