81 -- GRADE STANDARDS BOXES

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this effect is AMCOSSXX0206 and the solicittion is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorprated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full test. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ This is set aside for small business. The associated NAICS Code is 322213 and the small business standard is 500 employees. This requirement consists of one (1) line item with three (3) quotes requested. One for each of the following quantities: 3000 boxes, 5000 boxes and 7000 boxes. The Government will award on one or more of the quantities. Box dimensions are 15 1/4 inches x 13 1/4 inches x 3 1/2 inches (see attached box specifications). Two Pre-Production box samples will be required to be submitted along with your quote. Each pre-production box sample will be tested and must be approved before quotation can be accepted. All quotations and samples must be received by the closing date of this solicitation and will be considered best and final. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors: Commercial Items 52.212-1; Evaluation Commercial Items 52.212-2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3; Contract Terms and Conditions; Commercial Items 52.212-4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items 52.212-5; 52.225-3 and 52.225-3 Alt 1, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements-Israeli TGrade Act; Prohibition of segregated facilities 52.222-21; Equal opportunity 52.222-26; Equal opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-35; Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-36; Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligable Veterans 52.222-37; Installment Payments on Commercial Items 52.232-30; Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registraton 52.232-33; Notice of Total Small Business Set- Aside 52.219-6. The above clauses may be viewed at: www.arnet.gov/far All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration: ****NOTE: 52.212-3 MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE OFFERORS QUOTE**** Online certification may be accessed through: http://orca.bpn.gov The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this soliciation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. All evaluation factors other than cost or price. All quotes must be signed and contain: Company name, address, contact person, phone number, DUNS number and tax ID. TECHNOLICAL POINT OF CONTACT: MONTE MUTCHLER @ 901-384-3030 Point of Contact