J -- SSI X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer Maintenance, SOW ATTACHED

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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. No paper copies of this notice will be provided. Solicitation Number F4FBFM7169A001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-17. This RFQ is being conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). NOTICE: This RFQ is restricted to SMALL BUSINESSES under NAICS Code 811219, size standard $6.5M. This RFQ has one line item, providing non-personal services and materials (including travel) in accordance with ATTACHED Statement of Work (SOW). The period of performance is 01 November 2007 through 31 October 2008 with four one-year option periods, and is firm fixed price. The general scope of services is maintenance of SSI X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (SSI M-Probe, model #E2703, serial #55519) in AFRL/MLBT. Evaluation will be based on lowest price technically acceptable-with award made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The Government shall make a complete evaluation and appraisal of technical capabilities based on the understanding of ATTACHED Statement of Work (SOW). Quotations shall include the following: 1) base year period of performance value and each option year value (separately priced), 2) total contract value, and 3) descriptive literature demonstrating technical capabilities. All information identified in the quote must be reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCATING OR OBTAINING ANY INFORMATION NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE QUOTE. The following Provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.212-3, Contractor Representations and Certifications; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (fill-in http: http://farsite.hill.af.mil); and 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (fill-in DFARS, Chapter 2). A copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Contractor Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items must be completed and submitted with quotation. Electronic copies are available at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The following Solicitation Clauses also apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items with the following clauses: X 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside; X 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; X 52.222-3, Convict Labor; X 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; X 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; X 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; X 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; X 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (fill-in: 15 days); 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (fill-in: 15 days, 60 days, 5 years); 52.232-18, Availability of Funds; 52.247-34, FOB Destination; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (fill-in: http: //farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.252-6, Authorized Deviation in Clauses (fill-in: DFARS, Chapter 2); 252.204-7003, Control of Government Work Personnel; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with the following clauses: X 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; X 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (fill-in: Ms Debra Haley, ASC/AE, 1755 11th St., Bldg. 570, R113, WPAFB OH 45433-7404 Tel. 937 255-5315, Fax 937 656-7540, e-mail: debra.haley@wpafb.af.mil); 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (fill-in: Not authorized); and 5253.245-9000, Government Furnished Property (fill-in: destination, As identified in Statement of Work for maintenance of SSI X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer in AFRL/MLBT) is also included. The full text of all FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Contract financing will NOT be provided for this acquisition and invoices shall be submitted quarterly after performance. Contractor must be registered in CCR prior to award. By submission of a quote, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will make an award from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to a responsible contractor whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. The Government reserves the right to not make an award at all. Point of contact for this notice is Mr. Jeff Jacob, 937 522-4646. Quotations can be e-mailed to jeffrey.jacob@wpafb.af.mil or faxed to 937 656-1412 Attn: Jeff Jacob with subject line RE: SSI X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer Maintenance. No special format or form is required for your quote; however, only complete quotations with only complete quotations with supplemental descriptive literature shall be considered. ALL INFORMATION IS DUE BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS 0800 EST 29 OCTOBER 2007.