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ATTENTION POTENTIAL OFFERORS: (i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is FA5685-09-T-0010. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32, DFARS Change Notice 20090115, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2009-0318. (iv) There is no small business set-aside for this acquisition. However, this acquisition is set-aside for Turkish business concerns. Due to established economic agreements between the United States Government and the Government of Turkey, the U.S. Air force intends to award this solicitation to a business concern within the country of Turkey, followed by European based companies, and finally United States companies. If there is no Turkish or European businesses that can meet the specifications required or feasible pricing is not received to the maximum extent practicable, the U.S. Air Force reserves the right to contract a United States firm. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 423620. (v) There are four (4) contract line item numbers (CLINs). The quantity and unit of measure for CLIN 0001-0004 is 167 EA (Each). (vi) CLIN 0001: 167 EA (Each), WHIRLPOOL MODEL:5VET2WPKLQ 220-240 VOLT, 50/60HZ, 21 CU. FT. TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR, ACCU-CHILL TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ADJUSTABLE DURAWHITE WIRE SHELVES, EZ-VUE CRISPERS, EZ-VUE MEAT PAN, FIXED GALLON DOOR STORAGE, FLIP-UP REFRIGERATOR DOOR SHELF, PRE-INSTALLED AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER MODEL 3 ECKMF87, UP FRONT TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOBS, REVERSIBLE DOOR SWING. CAPACITY:21 CU. FT. WHITE COLOR CLIN 0002- 167 EA (Each), WHIRLPOOL MODEL:GE JBP35W 220-240 VOLT 50 HZ 30" ELECTRIC RANGE, 5.0 CU. FT. OVEN CAPACITY, FRAMELESS GLASS OVEN DOOR WITH VIEW WINDOW, PYROLYTICL SELF-CLEANING OVEN, ELECTRONIC CLOCK & TIMER, SIX EMBOSSED OVEN RACK POSITIONS, OVEN DOOR IN WHITE GLASS WITH BIG VIEW WINDOW, TWO 6" CALROD HEATING ELEMENTS, TWO 8" CALROD HEATING ELEMENTS, WHITE COLOR CLIN 0003- 167 EA (Each), WHIRLPOOL MODEL:3XLSQ7533JQ 230V/50HZ. LARGE CAPACITY 24LBS WASHER. 27" CABINET, 7 AUTOMATIC CYCLES INCLUDING SUPER WASH, REGULAR, PERMANENT PRESS, KNITS/DELICATE, EXTENDED SOAK AND PRE-WASH. 5 WASH/SPIN SPEED COMBINATIONS. XTRA ROLL ACTION PLUS AGITATOR. SELF-CLEANING LINT FILTER. 3 WATER TEMPERATURE & 3 WATER LEVELS SELECTIONS. FABRIC SOFTENER AND BLEACH DISPENSESR. EXTRA RINSE OPTION. ON/OFF END-OF-CYCLE SIGNAL. SPILLGUARD TOP. WHITE COLOR. CLIN 0004- 167 EA (Each), WHIRLPOOL 3XLER5437KQ 230VOLT 50HZ SUPER CAPACITY DRYER, 5-CYCLES INCLUDING HEAVY DRY, TIMED DRY, TUMBLE PRESS, DAMP DRY & FLUFF AIR DRY, 3 TEMPERATURE: LOW DELICATE, PERMANENT PRESS/HEAVY AIR IN TIMER. ROTARY CONTROL PANEL. REVERSIBLE SIDE SWING DOOR. WHITE COLOR. **If exact item is not quoted ( see FAR 52.212-1(b)(4)) a specification sheet or other information must be provided that provides sufficient detail for the United States to determine whether or not the substituted product(s) quoted can satisfy the need** (vii) All quantities ordered must be delivered within 60 calendar days to Incirlik Air Base, Adana, Turkey on a FOB Destination bases. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda is made to the provision. Paragraph (b) Submission of offers is added to read: Quotations shall be in terms of U.S. Dollars. Quotations received in other than U.S. Dollars shall be rejected. Quotations shall also be submitted in the English Language. Quotations received not in English will not be considered. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are three specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a). The first one is (i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the requirement of that provision. Technical capabilities will be evaluated as either pass or fail. Technical capability will be evaluated as significantly more important than price or past performance. The second criteria is (ii) price. The third criteria is (iii) past performance. Price and past performance are to be evaluated as equally important. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotation must include a complete copy of this provision. See http://orca.bpn.gov. The provision at 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The certification in paragraph (b) of the provision at 252.212-7000 does not apply to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this clause. Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance is added to read: The contractor shall use the Wide Area Workflow web page at https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html to submit invoices for acceptance. Paragraph (o) Warranty is added to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial (including manufacturer) warranties to the United States Government. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (20), (34), & (39). The clause at 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (6), (18), (20), (21)(ii), (22) (xiii) The following four additional contract clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief. Paragraph (a) is filled in as follows: "Name of Tax: VAT/KDV, Rate (Percentage): 18%". (2) DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). (3) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Paragraph (c) is filled in as follows: Primary: David Jones, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: david.jones@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. Alternate: Lt Col Paul Marks, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: paul.marks@ramstein.af.mil, Tel: 0049-637-147-2026, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. (4) AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. Paragraph (b) is filled in as follows: The Turkish Air Force will coordinate with contractors to attain necessary documents and information to grant access to the installation. The United States Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Turkish Air Force to grant a gate pass. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately if access is denied. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotations are due by 4:00PM on 15 June 2009. In addition to providing the information required above, Turkish Vendors shall provide the following documents, translated and certified in English: (1) Tax Payer License, (2) Trade Chamber Registration, (3) Signature Circular, (4) Company Registration (if applicable), (5) Certified/Authorized Retail/Reseller documentation from manufacturer and or importer of requested supply(s), and (6) Photocopies of written warranty documents. (xvi) Contact Frank Boyce at E-Mail: Frank.Boyce@incirlik.af.mi or lgcb.confirmations@incirlik.af.mil or Tel: 0-322-316-8075 or Fax: 0-322-316-1090 for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.