Laser Engraver

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and FAR Subparts 13.302, 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. This constitutes the only notification before award. The solicitation reference number F4A2013199A002 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-69. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332812. Small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. CLIN 0001: Qty 1 Lot- Spirit GLS 24"x 38" Laser Engraver -Spirit GLS 30 Watt 24"x 38" Work Area With Pass Through -Round Attachment For Laser -Quatro CSA-600 Odor Filtration Unit -2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty on Spirit GLS -Lifetime Phone, And Internet Support -Freight *Item must be brand name or equal.* There is no commitment by the Government to issue an award as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. In accordance with AFFARS MP 5332.7, Release of Requests for Proposals in Advance of Funding Availability: "Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation; the government has no obligation to reimburse the offeror for any costs." The proposal provide in response to this RFP must remain valid through 30 September 2013 The Government anticipates award on a best value basis. IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the proposal will be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical Acceptability ** 2. Price This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. Technical acceptability will be determined based on characteristics stated in this solicitation. Technical factors will be considered only when an item other than Spirit brand is offered. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 - System for Award Management FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Alt I - Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms &Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Deviation - Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items FAR 52.219-1 Alt I - Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Representation 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 52.222-22 - Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.222-25 - Affirmative Action Compliance FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50 - Combat Trafficking Persons FAR 52.223-18 - Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management FAR 52.233-1 - Disputes FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.246-16 - Responsibility for Supplies FAR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination FAR 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) FAR 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses ("Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement" and "Chapter 2") The following Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005 - Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act-Balance of Payment Program Certificate DFARS 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.247-7023 - Transportation of Supplies by Sea The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clause applies to this procurement: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 - ACC Ombudsman NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at https://www.sam.gov or by calling the SAM Registration Center at 1-866-606-8220. Quotes must include vendor's CAGE code, tax identification number (TIN). Specify lead time. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 with inspection and acceptance at destination. Please send any quotes/questions to SrA Benjamin Nieto @ benjamin.nieto@us.af.mil NO LATER THAN 28 Aug 2013 12:00 PM CST. Phone: (850)283-8210. *Please email your quotes.*