99 -- Little Tikes Computer Units

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F1F3F97162A001. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12 (iv) This solicitation is set-aside as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339932. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items: Line item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 Little Tikes computer unit with preloaded educational software (Young Explorer) for children. It combines durable Little Tikes furniture with the power of IBM computer processing. Furniture features include a flat desk-like area, two built-in mousepads, learning board keyboard, and bench seat. Includes IBM Think Centre A50 PC Interl 2.53 GHz (Celeron) processor, Internal 48x CD ROM, 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive, 10/100 Ethernet, 56k modem, Microsoft XP Professional, Card and 2 External Speakers, surge protector, 17? color monitor. Preloaded educational software includes: Millie?s Math House, Bailey?s Book House, Sammy?s Science House, trudy?s Time & Place, Thinkin? Things. Product # 5711 2 EA 0002 Shipping: Military Consolidation Point (New Cumberland, PA) 1 MO 0003 Shipping: Direct delivery to Aviano Air Base, Italy 1 MO (vi) Section not used (vii) Section not used (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jan 2006), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation (contingent upon availability of funds) to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the prices for CLINs 0001 & 0002 or 0001 and 0003. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer?s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) Section not used. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items (Sep 2005) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders?Commercial Items (Aug 2006) (DEVIATION). The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Jul 1995) 52.203-6 Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Nov 2003) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2006) 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2006) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) (Jan 2002) 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (May 2006) 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) * The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM (xiv) A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to this acquisition. (xv) Any responsible vendor can submit an offer to this agency. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award. (xvi) Quotes are due to this office no later than 1700 hrs, Eastern Standard Time, 11 July 2007. Quotes can be delivered to the 31st Contracting Squadron or sent via e-mail to jeremy.boggs@aviano.af.mil. All quotes must include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment, if any, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number (if a US vendor). Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 60 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver the items described in paragraph (v), CLINs 0002 and 0003. (xvii) The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is SrA Jeremy Boggs who can be reached at 011-39-0434-30-7988 or by e-mail, jeremy.boggs@aviano.af.mil