66--Phase Technology Automatic Pour, Cloud and Freeze Point Analyzer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/). All prospective quoters are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. The solicitation number is N00604-08-T-0268. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQs), for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), brand name or equal contract and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-26 and DFARS Change Notice 20080722. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. The NAICS code is 334519 and the Small Business Standard is 500 Employees. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Regional Contracting Department, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: ITEM 0001, two (2) each Brand Name or Equal Phase Technology Automatic Pour, Cloud and Freeze Point Analyzer Salient Characteristics for Brand Name or Equal Phase Technology Automatic Pour, Cloud and Freeze Point Analyzer:1) Capable to performing Freeze Point tests, Cloud Point tests and Pour Point tests.2) Freeze Point test must conform to ASTM method D 59723) Cloud Point test must conform to ASTM method D 57734) Pour Point test must conform to ASTM method D 59495) Uses less than or equal to 0.5 ml of sample.6) Must display test results on a screen along with a phase diagram of the test in graphical form.7) Must contain a locking lid for the sample chamber that provides a sealed chamber 8) Instrument must not use any compressed gases (nitrogen, argon, etc.)9) Instrument must contain an internal chiller. 10) Must be able to recall a minimum of 10,000 test results. Delivery is required NLT 30 days ARO. Quote is to be F.O.B. Destination, FISC Fuel Department, Fuel Laboratory, 300 Neches Avenue, Bldg 1685, c/704, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860. Responsibility and Inspection: All material will be inspected and accepted at destination. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technically acceptable, (2) Price. Award will be made to the low cost, technically acceptable responsible offeror; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate 1; Far 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, Far 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans, Veterans. Veterans of the Vietnam, Era and other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons and FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. Failure to submit a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I will result in the offeror being INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including; FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; Trade Agreements, DFARS 252.243-7002; Requests for Equitable Adjustment; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country; DFARS 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country; DFARS 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificates; DFARS 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel; DFARS 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea; FAR 52.211-2, Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST), DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; DFARS 252.210-7000 Brand Name or Equal, DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation; SUP 5252.232-9402 Invoicing and Payment WAWF Instruction. All prospective quoters interested in submitting a proposal for this solicitation shall include your name, address, telephone number and point of contact, fax number, e-mail address, GSA contract number if applicable and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. This announcement will close at 12:00 pm (noon) (Hawaii Standard Time) on July 29, 2008. Offerors may submit their bids through NECO or by FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000, or Email: contact@example.gov. Quotes over 10 pages in total number will not be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Contact Ms. Cherissa Tamayori, who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov, or LT Eric Coomes who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. All questions/inquiries concerning this RFQ document must be submitted in writing.