ION THRUSTER

ION THRUSTER. 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. Proposals are being requested, a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a request for quotations. The size standard for this effort is 500 employees. NAICS: 334515. This RFQ is issued under simplified acquisition procedures. This RFQ has one line item. The item being procured for AFIT/ENY, WPAFB is as follows: 3 cm diameter, 30 watt RF Ion Thruster. See attached minimum requirements. DELIVERY: On or before 18 January 2009. FOB: Destination Payment terms: Net 30 days. Evaluation of Award will be based on BEST VALUE to the Government, Technical Capabilities, Price and Past Performance. ATTN: The following clauses and provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-9-1 Small Business Program Representations fill-in (a)(1) is 333315, fill-in (2) is 500 employees. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employed Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues and Fees, FAR 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination, FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Order applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. AFFARS 5352.201-3101 Ombudsman, AFFARS 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. Quotations: Submit your quotation to Amanda Morris at amanda.morris@wpafb.af.mil or Amanda Morris, 88th CONS/PKBB, 1940 Allbrook Drive, WPAFB OH 45433-5344 or FAX (937) 904-3637 by 12:00 PM on September 18, 2008. (Email or fax are the preferable methods for submission of proposals). Questions concerning this solicitation should be directed to Amanda Morris at (937) 522-4588 or Email at amanda.morris@wpafb.af.mil.