J -- Aircraft Tire Filler

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm fixed pricing is requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12.This posting is to inform potential providers that Dover Air Force Base, Delaware has a requirement to fill approximately 38 artifact aircraft tires with an inert, self curing, weight bearing material to create solid tires that do not need to be inflated. The tires can be filled with a combination of virgin and recycled fill material as long as the cured product maintains the shape of the tire while supporting the aircraft. The Dover Air Force Base Museum personnel would like these tires picked up and delivered back to Dover AFB. If no one can provide this service then Museum personnel will deliver all tires in small lots to the contractor and will be picked up in 4-6 days. The tires will be delivered by the AMC Museum no more than 125 miles from Dover AFB. No more than 10 tires will be delivered at any one time and no more than 7 business days can elapse between the delivery date and the availability on finished tires ready for pickup. Tires must be picked up within 14 days of completion. Tires must be in condition suitable to hold air upon delivery to the contractor. The contractor will demount and remount tires on rims as required. The attachment shows the aircraft tires that need to be filled. Provide a quote for pick up and delivery, price per pound for the recycled material fill, price per pound for virgin tire fill material and the price for demount and remount of tires if it is not included with the price per pound for material fill. Also include the approximate price in the attachment next to each aircraft listed. Period of performance will not exceed one year. The details of contract: Only small businesses are eligible for award. The North American Industry Classification system code is 326211. The business must have less than 1,000 employees to be considered small business. The provision in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. As of 1 January 2005, offerors are required to complete online representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov which are identical to what is required in FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4,Contractor Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 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; 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Required CCR Registration; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (submit certification with quote); DFARS 252.2225-7035, Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreement'Balance of Payments Program Certificate; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Execute Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions or Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors and DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman; . THE RESPOND NO LATER THAN DATE FOR THIS SOLICITATION IS 31 August 2006 at 4:00 PM EST. Quotes should be sent via mail, e-mail or fax listed below. Late responses will not be considered. THIS IS CURRENTLY AN UNFUNDED REQUIREMENT AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE FUNDED BY 30 SEP 06. YOUR QUOTE MUST BE VALID THROUGH 30 SEP 06. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. Chuck Peck, 436 CONS/LGCB, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. FAX: +1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail: contact@example.gov. Quotes may be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to 436th Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Attn: Chuck Peck, 639 Atlantic Street, Dover AFB DE 19902-5639. Oral quotes will not be accepted. Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will be ineligible for award (http://www.ccr.gov/). Award will be made based on price. Any award resulting from the solicitation will include DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments Requests. Wide Area Workflow-Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DoD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at no cost to the contractor and training information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com.