71 -- HOVERCRAFT SEATS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required item under PR V4547253357900. A subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Norfolk intends to award a firm fixed price contract for THIRTY (30) brand name (KAB 188505) or equal Hovercraft Seat Model 524C Trimmed in Waterproof Vinyl, Heavy Duty Mechanical Suspension with double shock dampers, high profile full range backrest recline with pneumatic lumber support, 4 (four) point safety harness, height and tilt adjustable. Includes headrest, heavy duty armrest, and roller lock-down assembly Delivery is to Norfolk, VA. Delivery Required: 30 days ARO. Deliver FOB Origin. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2005); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2005) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002) (The offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications'Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference); Note 1 applies (set aside SB). 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2003); Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (JUN 2005), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.211-6 Brand Names or Equal (AUG 1999) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003), and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); and The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Alternate A (Nov 2003); Within DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 2005), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003); 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (APR 2003); and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004); and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III (MAY 2002). At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 which identifies the requested item, with its unit price, extended price, total price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax I.D. #, Duns #, and Cage Code. Responses to this solicitation are due by 14 December 2005 3:30 P.M. Offers can be emailed to debra.w.smith@navy.mil 757-443-1384 or mailed to Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Code 200, Norfolk, VA.23511-3392 Attn: Debra Smith Reference PR V4547253357900 on your proposal. NAICS 423440 (500 employees) Numbered Note 1 applies.