Hematology Analyzer Rental, Base + 4 Option Years. Provide Supplies and Services

THIS SOLICITATION IS INTENDED FOR 100% SMALL BUSINESSES This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with 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. Quoters are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments or other pertinent information. This solicitation will be issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation part 12 and 13 under the solicitation number: PR F3AAS92193A001 This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 2010-0810, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2010-0402. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423450 and the business size standard is 500 emp. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses IAW FAR 52.219-6. This RFQ contains one (2) line item for the following commodity. The items are to be firm fixed priced in accordance with the Performance Work Statement: 0001: 5600 Hematology Analyzer Rental, Services and Supplies The place of delivery, final acceptance and FOB destination point is NAES, Lakehurst NJ. Acceptance will be performed by the Government or a Government representative at designated government location. The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (SEP 2006), applies to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jun 2008); Does not apply to this acquisition. Evaluation will be conducted IAW FAR 13.106 The basis for award is best value. "Best value" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. The FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2008) with Alternate I. A Quoter shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Quoter has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an Quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the Quoter shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Jun 2008), is applicable to this procurement along with the following addenda. Information concerning clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) All quotes are due on or before 0800 hrs (8:00 AM), Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday, 10 September 2012. Submission will be made via email to john.kenneh_jr@us.af.mil. The Government intends to award one contract as a result of this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of offers submitted. Quotes must reference the solicitation number. In accordance with FAR 13.004 -- Legal Effect of Quotations the following information is provided in regards to quotations: A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier's quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the supplier accepts the offer. When appropriate, the contracting officer may ask the supplier to indicate acceptance of an order by notification to the Government, preferably in writing. In other circumstances, the supplier may indicate acceptance by furnishing the supplies or services ordered or by proceeding with the work to the point where substantial performance has occurred. Interested parties should also provide the following information: Your CAGE Code DUNS No (Contractor ID No) TAX ID No Parent TAX ID No. if applicable Parent Company Name *CCR registration is mandatory for contract award