68 -- FIRE FIGHTING AGENT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F2P3E37151A200. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19 and DFARS Change Notice 20070802. All responsible sources shall submit a written proposal, which will be considered. Facsimile submissions will also be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the solicitation is 325998. This combined synopsis/solicitation is unrestricted. Item Description: - 3% AFFF Fire Fighting Agent - Non PFOS in 5 gallon barrels - Mil Spec. - Qty: 568 barrels - Price to include shipping to New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002 - IAW FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items --Include a completed copy of your Representations and Certifications with your quote. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price offer. FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offerors, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will provide the best value to the government. The government reserves the right to make award to other than the low bidder. 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: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions/Commercial Items, 52.212-5 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions, 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms, 252.212-7001 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform, 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties, 252.229-7006 Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom), 252.229-7007 Verification of Untied States Receipt of Goods, 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004), 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas), 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman, 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals should be clearly marked with the bidder?s name and solicitation number. Date and Time Offers are Due: 30 August 2007 Mailing Address: 48th Contracting Squadron UNIT 5070 BOX 270 APO AE 09464. Electronic submissions may be e-mailed to nathan.mansfield@lakenheath.af.mil. Facsimile submissions will be accepted, fax number 44-1638-52-2189. Point of Contact: A1C Nathan Mansfield, 44-1638-52-2097. Offerors are responsible to comply with this notice and any amendments thereto. Amendments to this RFQ will be published in the same manner as the initial synopsis/solicitation.