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95 -- TUNGSTEN HEXES AND CUBES

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F1TBAM8036A001Federal

Submission Closed02/26/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The 96 Contracting Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base is soliciting quotations for a Firm-Fixed Price contract, RFQ F1TBAM8036A001, for the procurement of tungsten cubes and hexes. The requirement includes 68 kg of 6mm cubes and 26 kg of tapered hexes, with both items requested in heat-treated and non-heat-treated versions. All materials must consist of at least 91 percent tungsten sintered with nickel and iron and must be free of cobalt. Vendors are required to provide crush test results for at least five sample parts per line item, and heat treat processing documentation must accompany the heat-treated orders. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 331492 and is evaluated based on price. All supplies must be delivered by April 14, 2008, in accordance with the specified Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2823 Aftc Pzio

Contract Value

$33,814

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

TUNGSTEN HEAVY POWDER, INC.

Award Issued Date

02/26/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 14

Combined Synopsis

AwardedFeb 26

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

02/26/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2823 Aftc Pzio

Contacts1 person available

OfficeEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2823 Aftc Pzio

Office AddressEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, USA

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Kenneth R WhelchelContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Tungsten Cubes and Hexes The 96 Contracting Squadron, 96 CONS/MSCB at Eglin AFB, Florida intends to solicit and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for various tungsten cubes and hexes, as described below. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a quotation is being requested, and a written request for quotation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) F1TBAM8036A001. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 331492, with a small business standard size of 750 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This requirement is for the following: CLIN 0001: (68) kg, Tungsten cubes, 6 millimeter, Heat Treated, in accordance with following specifications: Material shall contain a minimum of 91% tungsten sintered with nickel and Iron. Material shall not contain cobalt. Part shall be cube shaped between the limits of 6.20 mm and 5.80 mm in lengthen for each side. Method of heat treating is at the discretion of the vendor, however, heat treat processing documentation shall accompany the order. Crush test results shall be provided for at least 5 sample parts. CLIN 0002: (26) kg, Tungsten hexes, 6 x 3.45 x 3.12 millimeter, Heat Treated, in accordance with following specifications: Material shall contain a minimum of 91% tungsten sintered with nickel and Iron. Material shall not contain cobalt. Overall length of the tapered hex shape shall be between 6.20 mm and 5.80 mm from the large and small hexagonal ends. The large end of the tapered hex shall be between the limits of size of 3.58 mm and 3.32 mm between the flats of the hexagonal shape. The small end of the tapered hex shall be between the limits of size of 3.25 mm and 3.00 mm between the flats of the hexagonal shape. Method of heat treating is at the discretion of the vendor, however, heat treat processing documentation shall accompany the order. Crush test results shall be provided for at least 5 sample parts. CLIN 0003: (68) kg, Tungsten cubes, 6 millimeter, Not Heat Treated, in accordance with following specifications: Material shall contain a minimum of 91% tungsten sintered with nickel and Iron. Material shall not contain cobalt. Part shall be cube shaped between the limits of 6.20 mm and 5.80 mm in lengthen for each side. Crush test results for at least 5 sample parts shall accompany the order. CLIN 0004: (26) kg, Tungsten hexes, 6 x 3.45 x 3.12 millimeter, Not Heat Treated, in accordance with following specifications: Material shall contain a minimum of 91% tungsten sintered with nickel and Iron. Material shall not contain cobalt. Overall length of the tapered hex shape shall be between 6.20 mm and 5.80 mm from the large and small hexagonal ends. The large end of the tapered hex shall be between the limits of size of 3.58 mm and 3.32 mm between the flats of the hexagonal shape. The small end of the tapered hex shall be between the limits of size of 3.25 mm and 3.00mm between the flats of the hexagonal shape. Crush test results for at least 5 sample parts shall accompany the order. Shipping: Required delivery date is no later than 14 April 2008. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated in this notice and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23, effective January 25, 2008. ? FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; ? FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -?? Commercial Items; ? FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation?Commercial Items. Evaluation will be based on the following factors: Price. ? FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications ? 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FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, incorporating the following: o 52.233-3, Protest After Award; o 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; o 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; o 52.222-3, Convict Labor; o 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies; o 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; o 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; o 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; o 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; o 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; o 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; o 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration; ? 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; ? 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination; ? 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference, which reads as follows: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause); ? DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A; ? 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items, incorporating the following: ? DFARS 252.225-7001- Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; ? DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic submission of payment requests; ? DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, with Alternate III; ? 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; To view the other provisions and clauses in full text, visit the web site http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror. If your company is capable of providing these items, pricing and product literature must be received NLT 2:00 pm, Central Time on 21 February 2008. E-mail to one of the following addresses is the preferred delivery method: contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov Otherwise, send all packages to 96 CONS/MSCBB, Attn: Ken Whelchel or Ms. Manivanh Mundy, 205 West D. Ave, Suite 541, Eglin AFB Florida, 32542-6862; or by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000.