I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplement 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. II. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal. Submit written proposals (to include price for quote for all CLINS) reference number FA2517-08-T-5002. III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20. IV. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside. V. This combined synopsis / solicitation is for the following commercial items: (1) Bassoon with factory case, in accordance with the Description Statement(DS) below. VI. Requirements; see description below. VII. Commodity is to be delivered to The USAF Academy Band, 520 Otis Street, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1620. To be delivered within 30 days of award. VIII. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (Jan 2004), applies to this capability statement describing qualification to perform requirements listed in V and VI. IX. FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offeror- Commercial Items (JAN 1999), applies to this acquisition. A contract will be awarded to the vendor using the following criteria to determine best value to the government: Lowest price and meets capability requirements listed in V and VI. X. The offeror must have completed the ONLINE Representations and Certification Application (ORCA) which is the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (May 2004). The web site address is https://orca.bpn.gov/ XI. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (OCT 2003), applies to this acquisition. XII. FAR 52.212-5(Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implementation Statutes Or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (JUNE 2004). Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are ___ (5) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). ___ (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ___ (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). ___ (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007) (E.O. 13126). ___ (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). ___ (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). ___ (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212). ___ (26) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (June 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). ___ (31) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2006) (42 U.S.C. 5150). XIII. The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7 , Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.212-2, Evaluation ? Commercial Items; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by reference; 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252-212-7001 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requestes;52.222-22, Previous Contracts ands Compliance Reports; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.243-1, Changes-fixed price, DFARS 53.252.232-9101, Ombudsman. 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services. 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 252.219-7009 8(a) Direct. XIV. NA XV. NA XVI. Quotes are required to be received no later then 12:00 pm MST, Wednesday, November 12, 2007. XVII. Provide the following: Address; phone numbers; DUNS number; CAGE code; tax ID; itemized quote; product information; statement that ORCA has been completed (see Para X above). Quotes shall be delivered via email to Barbara.Leo@peterson.af.mill or fax to 719-556-4538. XVIII. Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Lt.Barbara M Leo at 719-556-4939 or e-mail at Barbara.Leo@peterson.af.mil Description Statement: Request purchase of one(1) Bassoon with factory case. The basssoon will be Fox Model 601 Bassoon or equal. The following specifications must be met: A. body of tiger striped European Mountain Maple B. Natural Rubber lining in wing joint and small bore of boot join C. German-style bell (126) D. Light Mahogany finish E. Silver plated keys and trim F. Two Fox CTC Bocals, length 2 and 3 G. Two Piece Bass Joint(119) H. Little finger Left-hand Whisper Key(30) I. Left-hand Whisper Key Lock(31) J. Right-hand E-flat Trill Key with Alternate C-sharp Trill Key Position(9) K. Articulated A-flat/B-flat Trill, with Clutch (12) L. Double-wide Little Finger F-sharp, with Roller(79) M. Body Lock(1) N. Balance Hanger(52) O. Factory Case