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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is UNRESTRICTED. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333314, Optical Instruments and Lens Manufacturing, Size Standard 500 employees. This requirement has been changed from "set-aside 100% small-business only" to "UNRESTRICTED." Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAC0132A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43 effective 2 August. The Government intends to award one contract line item: (CLIN 0001) - Fast Steering Mirrors, Quantity 4 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZED TO DEPT OF DEFENSE AND DOD CONTRACTORS ONLY; CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOD DIRECTIVE 5230.25, DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIFICATION SHEET WILL BE RESTRICTED TO AUTHORIZED CONTRACTORS (See Attached Instructions for Obtaining Certification) DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 45 Weeks After Date of Contract FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), Soliciting Competition, Offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of best value. Quotes received in response to subject request for proposal (RFP) shall be evaluated for technical acceptability and best value. Technically acceptable offers must meet all minimum specifications but offers which exceed the minimums may be rated more favorably. However, the Government will not pay an unreasonable amount for additional technical capability and will compare any additional capability to any additional price. Since the Government is interested in obtaining the best overall value, award may not go to the lowest overall price if any factors considered justify a higher price. Notwithstanding that technical capability is more important than price, should all offers appear equal, price will become the determining factor in the award decision. If all acceptable offers are equally acceptable, award shall be made to the lowest offeror. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of quotations or offers. FAR 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.203-6 Alt I, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52-222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.222-50, 52.225-13, 52.232-33]; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award, FAR 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DFAR 252.204-7004 ALT A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government or a Terrorist Country; DFAR 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 52.203-3, 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7021 Alt I, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, and 252.247-7023]. DFAR 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFAR
+1 (555) 000-0000, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All quotes are due no later than 23 Aug 2010, Monday, at 16:00 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to
contact@example.gov or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA (formally known as the 377th Contracting Squadron/LGCA), ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-22, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000 ATTN: Marilyn Hockersmith. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.
