Cable Tray Materials

ATTENTION POTENTIAL OFFERORS: (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) The solicitation number is FA5685-12-Q-0004. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, DFARS Change Notice 20111004, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2011-0714. (iv) There is no small business set-aside for this acquisition. However, this acquisition is set-aside for Turkish business concerns. Due to established economic agreements between the United States Government and the Government of Turkey, the U.S. Air force intends to award this solicitation to a business concern within the country of Turkey. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 332618. Note: FY12 funds are not immediately available to fund this requirement, therefore proposal acceptance period must be valid through 30 Dec 11. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. (v) There are SIXTEEN (16) contract line item numbers (CLINs). The quantity and unit of measure for the line item is shown below the each line item. (vi) Description Part # Unit of and Quantity Total CLIN 0001 24" CABLE TRAY 148-P-09-24-120 200 FT CLIN 0002 12" CABLE TRAY 148-P-09-12-120 150 FT CLIN 0003 EXPANSION SPLICE PLATES 148-9-G-4014 200 each CLIN 0004 ZNPLT RIBBED NECK CARRIGE BOLT RNCB 3/8"-16X3/4" 1500 EA CLIN 0005 ZNPLT FLANGE HEX NUT SFHN 3/8"-16 1500 EA CLIN 0006 BONDING JUMPER 99-N1 200 EA CLIN 0007 SOLID TRAY COVERS 24" 80-9-P-20-24-120 200 FT CLIN 0008 SOLID TRAY COVERS 12" 80-9-P-20-12-120 150 FT CLIN 0009 COVER JOINT STRIP 99-9980-24 60 EA CLIN 0010 COVER JOINT STRIP 99-9980-12 40 EA CLIN 0011 HORIZONTAL 90'S 1-4-P-24-90HB24 6 EA CLIN 0012 HORIZONTAL 45's 1-4-P-24-45HB24 6 EA CLIN 0013 HORIZONTAL T's 1-4-P-24-HT24 8 EA CLIN 0014 STRAIGHT REDUCERS 1-4-P-24-SR12 5 EA CLIN 0015 HORIZONTAL 90 COVERS 80-1-P-20-24-90-H-24 4 EA CLIN 0016 SELF TAPPING SCREWS 1/4X 1 - 2 BOXES TOTAL **If exact item is not quoted (see FAR 52.212-1(b)(4)) a specification sheet or other information must be provided that provides sufficient detail for the United States to determine whether or not the substituted product(s) quoted can satisfy the need** (xxiv) All quantities ordered will be delivered within 31 October 2011 to Life Support Area (LSA) at Kurecik, Turkey on a FOB Destination basis. (xxv) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda is made to the provision. Paragraph (b) Submission of offers is added to read: Quotations shall be in terms of U.S. Dollars. Quotations received in other than U.S. Dollars shall be rejected. Quotations shall also be submitted in the English Language. Quotations received not in English will not be considered. The provision at 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The certification in paragraph (b) of the provision at 252.212-7000 does not apply to this solicitation. (xxvi) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are two specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a). The first one is (i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the requirement of that provision. The last criteria is (ii) price. (xxvii) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotation must include a complete copy of this provision. See http://orca.bpn.gov. (xxviii) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this clause. Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance is added to read: The contractor shall use the Wide Area Workflow web page at https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html to submit invoices for acceptance. Paragraph (o) Warranty is added to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial (including manufacturer) warranties to the United States Government. (xxix) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (19), (33), & (38). The clause at 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (6), (18), (20), (21)(ii), (22) (xxx) The following four additional contract clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief. Paragraph (a) is filled in as follows: "Name of Tax: VAT/KDV, Rate (Percentage): 18%". (2) DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). (3) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Paragraph (c) is filled in as follows: Primary: Tara Petersen, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: tara.petersen@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. Alternate: Heidi Hoehn, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: heidi.hoehn@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-2026, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. (4) AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. Paragraph (b) is filled in as follows: The Turkish Air Force will coordinate with contractors to attain necessary documents and information to grant access to the installation. The United States Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Turkish Air Force to grant a gate pass. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately if access is denied. (xxxi) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xxxii) Quotations are due by 2:00PM on 15 October 2011. In addition to providing the information required above, Turkish Vendors shall provide the following documents, translated and certified in English: (1) Tax Payer License, (2) Trade Chamber Registration, (3) Signature Circular, (4) Company Registration (if applicable), (5) Certified/Authorized Retail/Reseller documentation from manufacturer and or importer of requested supply(s), and (6) Photocopies of written warranty documents (if applicable). (xxxiii) Contact SSgt Dontly Balmaceda at E-Mail: 39cons.lgcb@incirlik.af.mil or Tel: 0-322-316-8075 for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.