95 -- Cargo Release for Parachutes

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) Request for Quote (RFQ) FA5270-07-Q-M098 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a RFQ. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractors must be registered in the Department of Defense Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20070802. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued as FIRM FIXED PRICE, and UNRESTRICTED. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 314999 (v) CLIN Description QTY Unit Price Extended Amount 001 Cargo Release for Parachute 14 EA $ $ __ The cargo release is designed to Disconnect a cargo parachute from the load in winds up to 35 knots. Unit Weight: 2 lbs. 5 oz. Overall Dimensions: 1.69? Diameter x 8.85? Long Operating Temperature: -65 degrees F to 200 degrees F Proof Load: 10,000 lbs. Load Range: 250 to 2,500 lbs. FXC Corp. P/N: 811-00158-35. OR EQUAL. Please provide the following: Manufacture?s Name: Brand: Model or Part Number: TOTAL $__________________ **See Diagram Included Below** (vi) This requirement is currently FUNDED. (vii) Please include delivery time with your quote. FOB-Destination for delivery to: SSgt Wayne Free 320 STS/RA Unit 5248 Building 3523, Kadena AB, Japan 96368. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery schedule, and technical capability. (x) The clause at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following provisions and clauses apply under 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (or52.232 ?34 --Other than CCR, for non-US vendors); (xiii) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen applies with the following information filled in: Lt Col Mario J. Troncoso, 18th Contracting Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan, phone: 011-81-098-938-1111 ext. 632-7925 fax: 011-81-611-734-9093 email: mario.troncoso@kadena.af.mil . Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Squadron Ombudsman level may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the MAJCOM Ombudsman, Katherine Stockton, HQ PACAF/A7KP, Hickam AFB, HI 96853-5427, phone number (808) 449-8570, fax: (808) 449-8571 (xiv) The clause at DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items applies. In addition the following clauses apply under 252.212-7001: DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea with Alternate III (xv) There is no assigned DPAS rating. (xvi) There are no numbered notes that apply to this requirement. (xvii) Quotes are due no later than 13 September 2007 at 1630pm/COB (Japan Standard Time). Quotes must be emailed to A1C Andrew M. Miravalle at andrew.miravalle@kadena.af.mil , or faxed to 011-81-611-734-4795. Phone: 011-81-611-734-1855. (xvii) For additional information regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation, please contact A1C Andrew M. Miravalle. VENDOR?S QUOTE INFORMATION: PAYMENT TERMS ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE QUOTE EXPIRATION Date WARRANTY QUOTED BY GSA INFORMATION: Complete Only If Quoting GSA Prices. If providing a GSA schedule quote that includes Open Market items, annotate Open Market items, ?OM.? GSA CONTRACT # GSA Contract EXPIRATION DATE CONTRACT MINIMUM ORDER $ AMOUNT CONTRACT MAXIMUM ORDER $ AMOUNT QUANTITY PRICE BREAK VENDOR INFORMATION: ORDERING ADDRESS POINT OF CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS REMIT TO ADDRESS CAGE CODE TAX ID NUMBER DUNS NUMBER SIZE OF BUSINESS WEB ADDRESS QUOTE DATE