HARD LINE CUTTERS

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on FEDBIZOPPS (http://fbo.gov/). The PR number is N322099343U001. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm . The NAICS code is 333515. The The government has a requirement for a hydraulically operated, undersea cable cutter capable of cutting cables up to four inches. The ROVSCO cutter is the only known cutter that meets these requirements. Items are brand name or equal. The or equal items must be 100% compatible with existing install equipment: Items are manufactured by Variators LTD. (1) RVCCI 15 Cable Cutter (1 each); (2) RVCI 15 Spare Blades (2 each); (3) Anvil (I each); (4) Seal Service Kit (I each). The ROVSCO hydraulic cutter fits the K-I Underwater Vehicle onboard USNS ZEUS. No other cutters are known to work with the K-I. That is: Must be able to cut armored cables up to 4.5inches in diameter Designed and manufactured for sub-sea, harsh environments. Made from steel, not aluminum, for operations in a salt water environment. Able to be used with the K-I remotely operated manipulator arm. Capable of operating in depths as great as 5,000 meters (16,000 feet or 7,120 psi external force) Weigh less than 300 pounds in air. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. FOB Destination NWS Yorktown Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Delivery required on or before 01 February 2010. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-34, FOB Destination; 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals (+1 (555) 000-0000); 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration Alternate A; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, within 52.212-5 the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference - 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Vets; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers w/ Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Vets; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, within 252.212-7001 the following clause apply and are incorporated by reference -252.204-7003, Required Central Contractor Registration, with its ALT A; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. This announcement will close at 4:00 P.M. on 04 January 2010. Contact William Shearer who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items - The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror conforming to the solicitation who will be the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Quoters must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/ . At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF 1449 which identifies the requested item(s), with its unit price, extended price, total price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Federal Tax Identification Number, Duns Number, and CAGE Code. Offers may be e-mailed to contact@example.gov, or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Reference PR N322099343U001.