99 -- Casket Wooden Air Trays

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 2005-10.This posting is to inform potential providers that Dover Air Force Base, Delaware has a requirement for regular and oversized wooden air trays for casketed remains. Trays should be constructed of 1 inch x 4-inch pine frame with one-piece 3/8 inch plywood base, eight 2 inch wide soft seat belt strap handles. Air trays will include securing straps with removable buckles, casket bag, shipping labels and metal protective corners. This would be for same item or equal item. The two sizes and quantities of these air trays are: (1) 32 inches x 87 inches x 23 inches Quantity: 400 and (2) 38 inches x 92 inches x 23 inches Quantity: 20 The details of contract: Only small businesses are eligible for award. The North American Industry Classification system code is 339995. The business must have less than 500 employees to be considered small business. 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; FAR 52.212-4,Contractor Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 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 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, 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 21 August 2006 at 4:00 PM EST. Quotes should be sent via mail, e-mail or fax listed below. Late responses will not be considered. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. Chuck Peck, 436 CONS/LGCB, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail: contact@example.gov. Quotes should include any shipping charges. Quotes may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to 436th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: Chuck Peck, 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 based on price. 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.