Blast Chiller

This is a combined synopsis and 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 will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as 100% small business set-aside. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50 released 20110502 and DFARS Change Notice 20110427. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333415 and the size standard is 750 employees. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. REQUIREMENTS: The Air Force has a requirement for blast chiller to support military dining facilities. This requirement is a brand name or equal request. If offering an "equal" product please provide product specifications, part numbers and pictures, if available. Vendors supplying "equal" products shall meet the Government's salient characteristics outlined under the descriptions below. Contract award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: Quotes must also be submitted on an all or none basis and contain product specifications addressing characteristics such as quality/durability, materials each item is made of, compatibility, etc. Quotes shall be good through 30 Jul 2011. FOB: Destination. For delivery to 410 N Frank Luke Dr on Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253. The government will award a contract upon receipt of funding resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable, responsible offeror. To be technically acceptable, the items being offered must meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed under each item below. Item Description Qty Unit Price Total Price 0001 Traulsen Model no. RBC 100-32, or equal 5 Ea $ $ refrigerator, blast chiller, 100 lb capacity, reach-in design, one button EZ-start feature 3 smart probes, blast chill, soft chill, freeze modes, automatic refrigerated hold mode after each cycle, automatic defrost, adjustable product chill target temperatures, 5 pairs of tray slides to accommodate 10 each, 12"x20" steam table or 5 each 18"x 26" sheet pans, 208/115/60/1ph, 15.1 amps, 1690w, 1-1/4hp, 1yr service/labor & 5 yr compressor warranty. 0002 Traulsen 2010, or equal, 230v bottom mounted 5 Ea $ $ condensate evaporator. . 0003 Traulsen Model No. Training, one day on- 1 Ea $ $ site training. 0004 Traulsen 2010 Communications software 1 Ea $ $ kit, for use w/smart chiller, blast chiller models TOTAL COST $ _______ The following provisions apply to this solicitation. They can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. Interested parties may submit a written offer in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies. Offers submitted orally will not be accepted. Your offer must include discount terms, delivery date, tax identification number, cage code, and DUNS number. 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 apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. Offerors must complete the Representations and Certifications in the ORCA database at http://www.bpn.gov/. FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items. (Jan 1999). The government will award a contract on the basis of the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Submit signed and dated offers no later than 05 May 2011, 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). Offers must be e-mailed to Jessica.Lanuto@us.af.mil or mailed to 802 CONS/LGCB Attn: SFC Jessica Lanuto, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB TX 78236-5253 or faxed to (210) 671-1199. E-mail is the preferred method. Please be advised that the Government will treat proposals received after the deadline as late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).