MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

The Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2d maw, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for musical instruments. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number M00146-13-T-0005 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-62 and DPN 2012-1231. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System code 329992, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract brand name or equal, as per the attached provision, for the following equipment: Item 0001 - 1 each, FOX 500 English Horn Item 0002 - 1 each, Adams 1.5 Octave Philharmonic Chimes, part number CHIBK5003C Item 0003 - 2 each, Muramatsu Flute/DS/Offset/Split E/C# Trill Key Item 0004 - 2 each, Yamaha Piccolo/YPC-81/Traditional Head Joint Item 0005 - 2 each, Pearl Piccolo/PFP-105 Item 0006 - 3 each, Buffet Crampoon R13 Greenline Bb/Nickel Plated Keys Item 0007 - 4 each, Yamaha/SB79c Silent Brass System/Trumpet Item 0008 - 2 each, Yamaha/SB59C/Silent Brass System/Trombone Item 0009 - 2 each, Yamaha/SB39C Silent Brass System/Horn Item 0010 - 4 each, Yamaha/CS665A Double Braced Cymbal Boom Stand Item 0011 - 4 each, Yamaha/CS660A Double Braced Compact Cymbal Stand Item 0012 - 1 each, SKB/DC063CV24W/Cymbal Vault Case Item 0013 - 1 each, SKB/DC551DHW/Drum Hardware Case Item 0014 - 1 each, SKB/DC551DS4/Drum Case Set Item 0015 - 1 each, DC0446.5X14/Snare Enduro Case Item 0016 - 1 each, LP Vibraslap II Deluxe/PA105D Item 0017 - 1 each, LP Super Guiro/DRSLP243 Item 0018 - 2 each, YGS70 Bell Stand Item 0019 - 1 each, LP Bell tree/PA703 Item 0020 - 1 each LP Tri Tone Samba Whistle Gold/PA997G Item 0021 - 3 each, Renaissance Snare Side Head/DH22013/13" Item 0022 - 1 each, Small Low Pitch Cha Cha Bell/PA340ES12 Item 0023 - 1 each, Small High Oitch Cha Cha Bell/PA340ES2 Item 0024 - 1 each, Large Downtown Timbale Bell/PA340ES7 Item 0025 - 1 each, Large Uptown Timbale Bell/PA340ES6 Item 0026 - 3 each, LPMount all Bracket/PA686 Item 0027 - 2 each, Bass Drum Hoop Bracket/PA690 Item 0028 - 1 each, Avedis Zilijan Medium 16" Cymbal/CYM0230 Item 0029 - 1 each, Avedis Zilijan Medium Thin 18" Cymbal/CYM0225 Item 0030 - 1 each, Zilijan A Custom Splash Cymbal 8"/CYM20540 Item 0031 - 1 each, Zilijan A Custom Splash Cymbal 10"/CYM20542 Item 0032 - 1 each, Zilijan K Crash/Ride 18"/CYM0808 Item 0033 - 1 each, Zilijan K Custom Dark Crash Cymbal 16"/CYM0951 Item 0034 - 1 each, Zilijan Kcustom Dark Crash Cymbal 18"/CYM0953 Item 0035 - 1 each, Zilijan K Custom Special Dry Ride Cymbal 20"/CYM0886 Item 0036 - 1 each, Zilijan A Custoem Flaat Ride Cymbal 20"/CYM20528 Item 0037 - 1 each, Tama Iron Cobra DBI Powerglide/PA041HP900PSW Delivery is required within six (6) weeks after receipt of order or sooner. Instruments are to be delivered to Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC 28533. The following provisions and addendum apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 Addendum. The following addition/changes are made to FAR Provision 52.212-1, which is incorporated by reference: The following provision(s) is/are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) FAR 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating For National Defense Use. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluations - Commercial Items Evaluation procedures: Award shall be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror(s), whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and who demonstrates acceptable past performance. Offeror's will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple awards), i.e. 1.) Price, 2.) Delivery and 3.) Technical Compatibility. FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, Alternate I. A completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. The following clauses and addendum are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Addendum. The following addition/changes are made to FAR Clause 52.212-4, which is incorporated by reference: The following clause(s) is/are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include the following clauses listed at paragraph 52.212-5 (b): 52.204-10. Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontractor Award, 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases, and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. 52.232-99 (Dev), Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (Deviation) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b); 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.225-7036 Alt 1, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, +1 (555) 000-0000, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (i) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. This requirement has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9. All quotes must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 25 JAN 2013. Point of Contact: Toni Y. White, Purchasing Agent, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov. You may Email or fax your quote to the above. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to: Supply Directorate, Contracting Department Attn: Toni Y. White, code SUL2B Supply MCAS, PSC Box 8018 Cherry Point NC 28533-0018 All quotes not sent through the US mail (excluding Email and faxes) shall be sent to Cunningham Street, Building 159, Door T1, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533. Direct delivery of quote is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Far 52.211.6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision)