eTool Storage Cabinets

(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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) This document incorporates provisions and clauses through Federal Acquisition Circular. (iv) This acquisition is procured as total small business set-a-side. A single award will be made as a result of evaluation of offers. The NAICS code for this requirement is 423430 and the size standard is 100 employees. (v) See the attached item for the description of the items in question. Below is a short description along with quantities and units of measure. Customer does not require a specific brand name as long as the items meet the government standard for this request. (vi) A description of requirements for eTools Storage Cabinets. Salient Characteristics are: (Etool) Ten drawer storage cabinets for ruggedized laptops QTY: 10 ea 12 volt vehicle - DE power inverters - 200 watts QTY: 110 ea (vii) The date of delivery is NLT 30 days from date of award to HQAFSPC/PA 150Vandenberg St, Suite 1105, Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1294. (viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: a. As part of your quote submission you are required to include price information. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions. b. All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal. DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions shall be submitted with quote. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for award. Please provide quote expiration date and best delivery schedule. c. All firms must provide a copy of standard warranty with quote submission. (ix) FAR 52.212-2(a) Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. (x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (FEB 2009), is applicable to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in Online Representations and certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov)) at the time of Quote submittal. (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2008) , applies to the acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (FEB 2009) (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition: a) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (xiii) The following additional requirements or terms or conditions apply to this acquisition: a. DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 1) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement statues or Executive Orders applicalble to Defense acquisitions of commercial items (JAN 2009) 2) DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) 3) DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008) b. Unique provision and clauses and apply to this acquisition: 1) AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman (AUG 2005): (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee- employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, A7K, 150 Vandenberg St, Ste 1105, Peterson AFB, Co 80914-4350, 719-554-5250, fax 719-554-5299, a7K.wf@afspc.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588- 1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. 2) FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) (xv) Submit quotes are to be received no later than 12:00pm MST, 18 September 2009 at email address: juanita.remington@peterson.af.mil or via fax (719) 556-4538 or larry.sizer@peterson.af.mil. (xvi) Contact Juanita Remington at (719) 556-4939 for questions regarding this solicitation.