81 -- Airlift Certified Containers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. FA4621-06-T-0083 is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-10. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 332439. McConnell AFB KS plans to acquire the following items. Two sets of two airlift certified containers. One set is to be tan and one set is to be green. Please provide pricing for the containers, installed dehumidifiers, and provide shipping charges if applicable. Each container must: have lockable weapon racks inside to store M-16 or M-4 rifles; be able to securely store 40 to 50 rifles; have floor space for a least one 9mm pistol case (18 inches x 18 inches); have a removable lid; have an exterior shelf for paperwork or weapon cleaning; be able to stack loaded containers at least two high; be able to place two loaded containers, back-to-back, on a 463L pallet (108 inches by 88 inches) without losing access to the weapons; be able to move with a sling; be 4 way forklift accessible; have an option for a dehumidifier on each container; have option for warehouse wheels; have option for road-worthy wheels; have option for tow bar; be airlift certified; exerior must be lockable. Wel-Fab P/N: WFI-M16/M4-SL4-T or equal. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-l, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor will be used to evaluate offers: Price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offeror shall complete these on-line at www.bpn.gov/orca), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. The offeror shall include, as part of their offer, a completed DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. Award will be made to the most responsive offeror proposing the items determined to be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above. FOB shall be Destination. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offerors shall respond to this solicitation by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time 15 Aug 06. Offers can be faxed to Pam Taschetta at 316-759-1411 or e-mailed to pam.taschetta@mcconnell.af.mil.