HARD DRIVES

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); solicitation/reference number is F1N4C10200A001. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334112 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. Columbus Air Force Base has a need for Item 0001: Hard Drives; DSK, DRV, 1 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, A, R-5 or Equal, Quantity: thirty (30) each; Item 0002: PS Std Engineer (Support Services), Quantity: three (3) days. FOB: Destination, delivered to Columbus AFB, MS 39710. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; no addenda are included. Offerors shall complete the Online Representations & Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov; ensure information is accurate and current. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference with the following fill-ins: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited within 252.212-7001 are applicable: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alternate III. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) provisions and clauses apply: 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations; 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. All interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as prescribed in DFARS 252.204-7004. Award cannot be made to an offeror unless they are registered and current in the CCR database. The CCR can be accessed at http://www.ccr.gov . EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award will be based on the best value to the Government in terms of both price and technical acceptability. An offer is considered technically acceptable if they meet the specifications. If offering an equal, contractor must provide descriptive literature/specification of the product. Contact Frederycka Pratt, Contracting POC, telephone (662) 434-7754, fax (662) 434-2654 or e-mail: frederycka.pratt@columbus.af.mil regarding any questions about this solicitation. The alternate contact telephone number is (662) 434-7785. All offers must be submitted by email or fax to the Contracting Administrator no later than 21 Sep 2010 by 4:00 p.m. CST. A "Quotation Template" has been provided to ensure the needed information the Government requires is included with your offer; if a company template or format is used, ensure you include this needed information. Oral quotes will not be accepted.