Airman Coin

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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the reference number is FA3047-10-TC040. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-31 and DFARS change notice 20090115. The Offeror must be an authorized dealer and must quote on an all or none basis. Written quotes are required (oral offers will not be accepted). Submission of quotes must be in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is the best value for the Government and conforming to the solicitation the most advantageous to the Government. Please include CAGE Code, DUNS, Tax Identification Number, FOB Point, and Discount Terms. Availability and how long it will take to effect shipment of product. Quotes must be valid through 30 Apr 10. This is a 100% small business set aside. The NAICS Code is 423940 and the size standard is 500. The items needed are: 0001: New Airman Coin. Dimension description: 1 1/2 " Diameter X .125" thick * Coin is built from brass etched enamel medals * Both sides have CAPITAL letters -- Side A * Wording around the coin will be dark blue background and raised bronze CAPITAL letters and read: *EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO*INTEGRITY FIRST*SERVICE BEFORE SELF* * Center of coin will be the Army Air Corp image "Hap Arnold" wings (please see attachment) * Gold color wings * White star with red dot in middle * Dark blue background * Above Hap Arnold symbol will read: UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (raised bronze all CAPITAL letters) *Below Hap Arnold symbol will read: 1974 (raised bronze all CAPITAL letters) -- Side B *The side with the Air Force symbol must meet the following size proportions specifications: The ratio of the width of the symbol to the height should be 112% (i.e., width = 112, height = 100). If you know the width, multiply it by 100, then divide by 112 to get the height. If you know the height, multiply it by 112, then divide by 100 to get the width. * The color blue used for the AF symbol must meet the following requirements: Pantone 287 or CMYK (Cyan 100, Magenta 69, Yellow 01, Black 11.5) or RGB (Red 0, Green 48, Blue 143) * Outline of the Air Force symbol will be the bronze color from the brass * Background color will be a dark blue * Wording around the coin will be dark blue background and raised bronze CAPITAL letters and read: AWARDED ON THE OCCASION OF BECOMING AN AIRMAN * IN THE WORLD'S BEST AIR FORCE* EACH: 40,000 All interested vendors must submit an example of their work nlt 10 February 10. Selection will be made by committee based on technical excellence of coin. Awardee will be sent proper images for the coin. If selected the vendor must submit a first article prior to production by 18 Feb 10. Coins must be delivered by 1 Apr 09. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, Offerors must be registered in the DOD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov. Offerors shall electronically complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items at website http://www.bpn.gov/orca. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum: Para c of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Clauses incorporated by full text: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation); FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or equal; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation). All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov. Offers must be received no later than 2 Feb 10, 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) at the 37th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, 1655 Selfridge Ave, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253. Offers may be sent by mail, fax, or electronically. The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Kenneth Drake, kenneth.drake@lackland.af.mil Phone number is (210) 671-1765. Fax number is (210) 671-1433. The Contracting Officer is Shirley M. Henderson. Phone number is (210) 671-5165.