76 -- McNaughton Book Leasing

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is F2Q3305231A100 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-02, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 200502323 and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2005-0209. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System code is 451211 BOOK STORES. This acquisition will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract that represents the best value to the government and best shipping time. Contract will consist of 2 contract line item number. CLIN 0001 will be identified as McNaughton Book Leasing Plan GB 7-10; CLIN 0002 McNaughton Book Leasing Plan for Audio Books (301 points per month). Period of Performance of Performance for 1 Year. This requirement is for the 2 item described aboved. Suggest source is Brodart Company. Offerors responding to this requirement, must include a specification data sheet on proposed item(s) offered. Offeror may propose other option, and ensure the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 2005) (this must be completed on http://orca.bpn.gov ), DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995), and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance Payment Program Certificate (Apr 2003) with the quotation. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet, https://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.far.gov. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2005), applies to this acquisition. The contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003). The following FAR clauses are applicable: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated ; 52.222-22, Previous Contracts; 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports; 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jan 2003), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). The following DFARS clauses under paragraph (a) and (b) are applicable: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004). ALL PROPOSALS MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NLT 1200 hrs, local time, on 14 September 2005. Email offers to 1st Contracting Squadron, Langley AFB, VA, ATTN: Lt Allen Cage III, allen.cage@langley.af.mil or fax number (757)-764-7447. Quotations must meet all instructions put forth in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Reference the solicitation number and provide a delivery date on the quotation.