99--Sole source procurement to ZICAR Ceramics, Inc., for Alumina Insulation type AL-30 and Alumina Insulation type ZAL-45.

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W9124P-10-T-0009 is to be a Sole-Source procurement to ZIRCAR Ceramics, Inc., in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b), Only One Responsible Source and no other Supplies or Services will satisfy agency requirements. The corresponding NAICS code for this procurement is 327125. The US Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center is soliciting quotes for the purchase of two (2) each AL-30 Alumina insulation boards, 24 inch wide x 48 inch long x 1 inch thick, ZCI item A11015 and twenty five (25) each ZAL-45 Alumina insulation boards, 18 inch wide x 24 inch long x 1 inch thick, ZCI item A10512. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-40. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on Standard Form 1449 and will contain all clauses required by law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. Provision 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Representation; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; and Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Other clauses may be included in the award if applicable. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In the event more than one quote is received, the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the items offered to meet the Government requirement, price, and delivery. All items shall include shipping costs FOB Destination to Redstone Arsenal, AL. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card. Responses are due no later than 2:30 PM (local time), 2 June, 2010 in the contracting office, Building 5400, Room B-142, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 35898. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Electronic quotes are preferred, but fax quotes will be accepted. Responses may be submitted to: jeremy.m.waters@us.army.mil or via facsimile at 256-876-1631, marked to the attention of Jeremy Waters. Responses should include a copy of your commercial pricelist or price support along with your companys Cage Code, Taxpayer Identification number, and DUNS number.