AMR Meters and Metering 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 document will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This solicitation, F1N3BD8168A001, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 334515. This opportunity is advertised as full and open competition to provide the following: CLIN 0001- Itron R300 or R300HP equipped electric AMR meters or approved equal - Quantity: 24 - Unit of Issue: EA. CLIN 0002- Neptune Technology Group CE5320X Handheld Data Collector or approved equal capability - Quantity: 1- Unit of issue: EA. CLIN0003-Neptune technology Group Equinox-MR PC Operator for CE handhelds and Mobile or approved equal - Quantity: 1 - Unit of Issue - EA. CLIN0004- Meter and Metering System Training. Contact SrA Christa Pritchett either via telephone: (662) 434-7775 or E-mail: christa.pritchett@columbus.af.mil to request a copy of the Statement of Work (SOW) and for any questions. FOB: Destination for delivery is Columbus AFB, MS. All interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004 and 252.232-7009. CCR can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov/ or by calling 1-888-227-2423. The CCR registration must be completed before award can be made. All offers should be faxed to (662) 434-3049 or e-mailed (preferred) to the attention of SrA Christa Pritchett, Contracting Specialist. Oral quotes will NOT be accepted. The due date for all quotes is 18 Sept 2008 by 4:00 p.m. CST. Note that 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, and 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall complete and present with their offers FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2006) using the Online Representation & Certification Application (ORCA) homepage at http://orca.bpn.gov/. In addition, the clause at 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable: 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. Award will be based on the best value to the Government in terms of lowest price technically acceptable. An offer will be considered technically acceptable if all items submitted meet all specifications as outlined in this notice and no exceptions are taken to the SOW.