99 -- Casket Transporter Roller System

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm fixed pricing is requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20 effective 6 September 2007. This posting is to inform potential providers that Dover Air Force Base, Delaware has a requirement for the following items: 0001. One (1) each Casket Transporter Roller System, Link Cargo Management Products Part # DD4000 system or equal. The specifications for this system are as follows: Support 2 loaded caskets on top and 2 loaded caskets on bottom (totaling 4 loaded caskets), the weight capacity of the top deck will be adequate to support casketed remains, powered by an electric actuator which receives its power from the main vehicle battery, and the glide strips will be made of high molecular weight polyethylene. 0002. Delivery and Installation The details of contract: The North American Industry Classification system code is 339999. The provision in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. As of 1 January 2005, offerors are required to complete online representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov which are identical to what is required in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clauses that are included with this contract are FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), 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 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; DFARS 252.204.7004, Required CCR Registration; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (submit certification with quote); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Execute Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions or Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors and DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; . THE RESPOND NO LATER THAN DATE FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS 23 January 2008 AT 12:00 PM EST. Late responses will not be considered. The point of contact for this requirement is A1C Jeff Fithen, 436 CONS/LGCB, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Phone: 302-677-4969. FAX: 302-677-5217. E-mail: jeff.fithen@dover.af.mil. Quotes may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to 436th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: A1C Jeff Fithen, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will be ineligible for award (http://www.ccr.gov/). Award will be made on best value based on price and the needs of the government. Any award resulting from the solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments Requests. Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor and training information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com.