Bio-Sampling Kits

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation reference number is F4ATA70175A001; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44. This acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519. The business size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 6665. This request for quotation consists of the following item, -or equal-: If submitting an -or equal- product, please supply manufacturer name and part number, and specifications if available. If equal, vendor must provide information with quote proving the equality of the items. Technical acceptability of or equal products shall be determined by the government. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination. The Government anticipates award on a best value basis. IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items , the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the proposal will be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical Specification (Items quoted shall meet or exceed specifications) 2. Price Technical evaluation factors when combined will be significantly more important than price. Each Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) is National Stock Number (NSN): 6665014948725 or Equal. Interested parties submitting quotes MUST also include descriptive literature that demonstrates functional capabilities of their product. Bio Sampling Kits quoted shall meet all specifications listed on Item 0001. This request for quotation consists of the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): CLIN 0001: (Qty 3690 Ea) Bio-Sampling Kit - NSN: 6665014948725 or Equal Each kit shall contain the following: - BiSkit/Unit - Wet and Dry Sampling Instruction Card - Buffer - Dropper lid - Chain-of-Custody Form - Transport Bag - Port Cover - Panel of eight Hand Held Assays (HHA)assays - Conical tube that contains two cotton swabs for sampling - 10 ml Phosphate Buffer Solution - 10 cm X 10 cm cutout card - used to measure the sampling area and shall double as a basic instruction card. ** The contractor shall include shipping into the price. See attached spreadsheet for shipping locations** If submitting an "Or Equal" item, offerors shall submit documentation demonstrating the "equal" meets all the above specifications and submit all applicable literature with the quote. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-3 - Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR 52.203-6- Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Alt I) (Sep 2006) FAR 52.204-4 - Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors (Jun 2008) FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999) FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (ALTI) (Aug 2009) FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms &Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (July 2010) FAR 52.219-1 - Small Business Program Representations (Alt I) (May 2004) FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) FAR 52.219-8 - Utilization of Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION) (May 2004) FAR 52.219-14 - Limitations On Subcontracting (Dec 1996) FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003) FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010) FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) FAR 52.222-35 - Equal Opportunity For Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Jun 1998) FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) FAR 52.222-37 - Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-CCR (Oct 2003) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) FAR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) (http://farsite.hill.laf.mil) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations In Clauses (Apr 1984) ("Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement" and "Chapter 2") DFAR 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Jan 2009) DFAR 252.204-7003 - Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992) DFAR 252.209-7001 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (Jan 2009) DFAR 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008) DFAR 252.212-7000 - Offeror Representations And Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 2005) DFAR 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (Apr 2010) DFAR 252.225-7000 - Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 2009) DFAR 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program (Jan 2009) DFAR 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (Apr 2003) DFAR 252.227-7015 - Technical Data--Commercial Items (Nov 1995) DFAR 252.227-7037 - Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Sep 1999) DFAR 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) DFAR 252.243-7001 - Pricing Of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) DFAR 252.243-7002 - Requests for Equitable Adjustment (Mar 1998) DFAR 252.247-7022 - Representation Of Extent Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (Aug 1992) DFAR 252.247-7023 - Transportation Of Supplies By Sea (Alt III) (May 2002) AFFAR 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman (Apr 2010) WAWF: Local Clause Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at +1 (555) 000-0000. Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code, tax identification number (TIN), and delivery date. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 with inspection and acceptance at destination. For quotes that include "or equal" items, please provide applicable technical data. Quotes may be transmitted by e-mail or to fax number +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail is the preferred method. Quotes must be received at the 325th Contracting Squadron, LGCB flight, no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on 20 Aug 2010. The point of contact for this solicitation is SSgt Dennis Landry Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov. Alternate point of contact is A1C Benjamin Nieto, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.