Box Maker

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Box Maker 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/quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation reference number is F4A3302179A005 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-60. This acquisition will be 100% total SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333993. The business size standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS): 0001: Box Maker. T-Roc Equipment Model # SBM-72 or equal, 1 (each) - 72 inch wide, uses standard sheet sizes up to machine width - Large 10.5 inch color touch screen, - 5 head option for making long boxes, 15 seconds head automatic set-up, bottom score standard. - 208/230 VAC 1 Phase @ 20 AMPS - 33 box styles, memory stores 3,000 box configurations. - double bearings for long life, - quick changing blade holder. - 3 heads bottom scores. ALL QUOTED ITEMS MUST MEET OR EXCEED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE REFERENCED PART NUMBERS IN THE RFQ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" CLAUSE. Award shall be made in the aggregate, all or none. All quotes need to include FOB destination with items being shipped to Tyndall AFB, FL 32403. The Government anticipates award on a best value basis. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest offeror. Per FAR 52.212-2, 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 capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including any warranties 2. Price 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: 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3 -Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5(Dev) - Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.219-1 Alt I - Small Business Program Representations 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 - Convict Labor 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-22 - Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-CCR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference(http://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Employees 252.212-7001(Dev) - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7000 - Buy American Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.247-7023 Alt III - Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III- 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)-- All invoices shall be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow There is no commitment by the Government to issue an award as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. In accordance with AFFARS MP5332.7, Release of Requests for Proposals in Advance of Funding Availability: "Notice to Offeror(s)/ Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the government has no obligation to reimburse the offeror for any costs." 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 1-888-227-2423. Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code, tax identification number (TIN), delivery date, and warranty terms. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 with inspection and acceptance at destination. NOTE: Interested parties submitting quotes MUST also include descriptive literature that demonstrates functional capabilities of their product. Please send any quotes/questions to A1C Ashley Davis at (850)283-8618 at Ashley.Davis@Tyndall.af.mil NO LATER THAN 11 September 2012, 12:00 PM (CST). Award will be made to the responsible quote offering the lowest overall price meeting the technical requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation.