ClearCom equipment

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-23, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 20080124, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2008-0128. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4855-08-Q-0045 and is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. This solicitation is being sole-sourced to Vitec Group Communications LLC, 2442 Cerrilos RD, Santa Fe NM 87505. A Jusification and Approval for Limiting Competition is on file. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 33429 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. Only one contract will be awarded. Other firms or individuals who believe they are capable of meeting this requirement may submit their information to sarah.fales@cannon.af.mil or fax to 575-784-2959. It is the firm's or individuals' responsibility to be familiar with applicable provisions and clauses. All FAR Provisions and Clauses may be viewed in full text at the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm. All items shall be delivered FOB DESTINATION to 102 N Torch Blvd Bldg 155, Cannon AFB, NM 88103. This solicitation is for the procurement of: CLEARCOM EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER: CLEARCOM SEE ATTACHED SCOPE OF SUPPLY The following Provisions and Clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items The following addendum is provided to this provision: Paragraph (b), entitled "Submission of Offers", Request for Quotation should be submitted and shall contain the following information: Solicitation Number; Time Specified for Receipt of Offers; Name; Address; Telephone Number of Offeror; Terms of the Expressed Warranty; Price; Any Discount Terms and Acknowledgement of all Solicitation Amendments. Quote shall also contain all other documentation specified herein. Signed quotes must indicate quantity, unit price and total amount. Offers may be submitted via facsimile or mail. Paragraph (c); entitled "Period of Acceptance for Offers", the offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Paragraph (f)(1); entitled :Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers", Late Offers: Request for Quotations or modifications of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Item The following addendum is provided to the provision: The Government will award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on All or None and Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, and technical capability. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial items. Complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the annual representations and certificates have been completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website, then only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision need to be completed. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal NOTE: Any Offer submitted as an Or Equal Must Include Required Documentation in Accordance with this Provision. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 (dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products. FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.233-1 Disputes. FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award. FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments program Certificate. DFARS 252.225-7001 (dev) Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. AFFARS 5352.201-101 Ombudsmen (see below POC) **Lt Col Eric Tsali Brewington, HQ AFSOC/A7K, 427 Cody Avenue (Bldg 90333), Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-5407, Phone: (850) 884-3990, DSN: 579-3990, Fax: (850) 884-2476, Email: eric.brewington@hurlburt.af.mil.** RESPONSE TIME: Request for Quotation will be accepted at the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron, 511 N Torch Blvd, Cannon AFB, NM 88103-5109 NO LATER THAN 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 12 Sept 2008. Quotations may be faxed to 575-784-2959 with a signed original forwarded by mail. Facsimile offers will be accepted. Contracting Officer: Patricia L Thatcher. Point of Contact for this solicitation is: Sarah E. Fales, 575-784-4871, Fax: 575-784-2959, e-mail sarah.fales@cannon.af.mil or Patricia L. Thatcher, 575-784-2890, e-mail patty.thatcher@cannon.af.mil.