Canine Handling Gear

This is a combined synopsis and 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. This procurement is being issued as a 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41 and DFARS Change Notice 20100519. North American Industry Classification System Code 316999 and size standard of 500 employees apply to this procurement. Solicitation number F2M5410091A001 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted). REQUIREMENTS: This is a Brand Name or equal requirement for military working dog gear (this is not a sole source requirement). Justification: The Air Force needs durable, quality canine equipment to support the training program. Brand name or a brand offering an equivalent product will be considered. QUOTE REQUIREMENTS: Quotes should include delivery date, discount terms, DUNS, tax identification number, and Cage code. 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, size, etc. Specifications shall meet all criteria listed in the attached item description document. FOB: For delivery to 1320 Truemper St 2, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, responsible offeror. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http:/www.ccr.gov. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation. They can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Offerors are required to complete and update their representations and certifications online at http://www.bpn.gov and include a completed copy of this provision with their quote. 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Addendum para (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc. which may be changed unilaterally by the government. 52.212-5 (Deviation) - Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; FAR 219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference, fill in at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov; FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses fill in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2); DFARS 252.212-700 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A; and DFARS 252.232-7003; 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Products. Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to MSgt Audra Novatnak at audra.novatnak@us.af.mil. All RESPONSES SHALL BE RECEIVED BY NLT 4:00 PM CST on 24 May 10 . Email is the preferred method. Point of Contact for questions: MSgt Novatnak, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-671-4744.