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(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-Q-0064. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document incorporates the provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36, DFARS Change Notice 20090825, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2009-0803. (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. If there is no Turkish 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 European or United States firm. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 443120 and small business size standard is 9 MIL. (v) There are twenty-four contract line item numbers (CLINs). The quantity and unit of measure for CLIN (0001-0016) is 16 EA. Quotations shall be priced separately for each CLIN. (vi) CLIN 0001: is for HP Xi MTower PCIe Workstation (Base Configuration)or Equal. CLIN 0002: is Quad-Core Intel Xeon W3520 2.66GHz-8MB Shared L3 Cache-4.8GT/s QPI-1333MHz RAM-Quad-Core Turbo Boost VT EM64T (req. Supermicro MoBo) or Equal. CLIN 0003: is 6144MB DDR3 @1333MHz ECC 3x2048 Triple Rank Interleave w/Heat Spread (Supermicro MoBo only)or Equal. CLIN 0004: is ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB DDR5 PCIe 2.0 Dual Head DVI-HDCP Crossfire or Equal. CLIN 0005 is 21.5" 2233sw Samsung SyncMaster Wide LCD 5ms.1920x1080NR 15000:1 DC-R Energy Star DVI/HDCP or Equal. CLIN 0006: is 21.5" 2233sw Samsung SyncMaster Wide LCD 5ms. 1920x1080NR 15000:1 DC-R Energy Star DVI/HDCP or Equal. CLIN 0007: 500GB 7200RPM SATAII 300MB/s 16MB Cache 11ms avg. seek or Equal CLIN 0008: HD Ctrl. According To Motherboard and HD Type Selected (included with base) or Equal CLIN 0009: Ho DVD+RW/DL/+R-R/CD-RW Double Media 4.7/8.5GB 18x w/Software media or Equal. CLIN 0010: DVD+RW/DL/+R-R/CD-RW Double Media 4.7/8.5GB 18x w/Software media or Equal. CLIN 0011: DVD+RW/DL/+R-R/CD-RW Double Media 4.7/8.5GB 18x w/Software media or Equal. CLIN 0012: On-Board sound as per selected motherboard specifications (included with base)or Equal. CLIN 0013: 56K Modem int. V90SW Winmodem/Fax PCI or Equal. CLIN 0014: Network connection accordingly to motherboard selected (included with base)or Equal. CLIN 0015: Creative Lab Inspire 245 2 Piece Power Speakers Black or Equal. CLIN 0016: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 Blackor or Equal. CLIN 0017: Logitech 2+ Wheel Mouse Black Optical (included with base)or Equal. CLIN 0018: Genuine Microsoft? Windows? XP Professional-64 CD-ROM w/manuals/act.reg.or Equal. CLIN 0019: Resource CD - contains Diagnostic links & Drivers (included with price)or Equal. CLIN 0020: Quick Reference Guide and @Xi Computer Manual (PDF)or Equal. CLIN 0021: SuperMicro? X8SAX Intel? X58-2xPCIe 2.0-2xPCI-X-1xPCI-Triple Ch. DDR3 1333-2x1Gb or Equal. CLIN 0022: 850W Cooler Master Quiet 12cm Ball Bearing Fan UL RS-850-EMBA or Equal. CLIN 0023: Standard Xi Warranty w/Express Advance Parts Replacement, One Year on System, Mfg. on Monitor (included with base)or Equal. CLIN 0024: Xi MTower CM-Centurion 2x12cm (Up to 8 opt.) Quiet Fans -Front Grid-2x Front USB+1394+-9x 5 1/4"or Equal. 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 45 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 are made to this 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 n the English language. Quotations received in other than English shall be rejected. Paragraph (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers is added at (f)(2)(i) to read: (D) Or if this solicitation is a request for quotation, it is determined that acceptance of the quotation is in the best interests of the United States. Paragraph (k) Offerors not registered in the CCR database at the closing date and time offers are due may be considered non-responsive to the solicitation and therefore considered not eligible for award. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are two 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. The second and last one is (ii) price. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be used in this acquisition. (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 addendum is made to this clause. 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 FAR clause at paragraph (a) is considered checked and applicable to the 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)(iii), (22) (xiii) The following six additional contract provision/clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. (2) DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform. (3) DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief. Paragraph (a) is filled in as follows: "Name of Tax: VAT/KDV, Rate (Percentage): 18%". (4) DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). (5) 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: contact@example.gov, Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. Alternate: Maj Kim Arnold, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: contact@example.gov, Tel: 0049-637-147-2010, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. (6) 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 1:00PM Local Time on 18 SEP 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 (if applicable). (xvi) Contact TSgt Terry L. Agena at E-Mail: contact@example.gov and/or contact@example.gov or Tel: 0-322-316-8075 or Fax: 0-322-316-1090 for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.