J--Vertical Test Machine upgrade

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 both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil/ ). The RFQ number is N00189-10-Q-PX81. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-40 and DFARS Change Notice 20100324. 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/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm. The NAICS code is 334519 and the Small Business Standard is N/A. This is a sole source action with Chant Engineering Co. for a Vertical Test Machine Upgrade. This upgrade involves software modifications that are proprietary to Chant Engineering Co. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 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 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Representation- 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies - 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities - 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans - 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities - 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Isreali Trade Act - 52! .225-5, Trade Agreements - 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items. Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including. This announcement will close at 06/30/2010 03:30PM. Contact Nicholas Kulakowski who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email nicholas.kulakowski @navy.mil. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors - a combination of price and delivery/a determination of responsibility/ technically acceptable low bids/ past performance / etc. 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/ . METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The NECO website has a "submit bid" button next to the solicitation number. DO NOT use the "submit bid" button on NECO to submit your proposal. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB DESTINATION, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.