This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued. This solicitation, number 9T-C-145, is to be used for a reference of Request for Quote (RFQ) only. This procurement is restricted to 100% small business concerns. The NAICS code is 314999 and the size standard is 500 employees. Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 13 apply. The items requested for this synopsis/solicitation can be found in the RFQ Worksheet attachment. This is a brand name or equal requirement. Please propose delivery date on RFQ Worksheet. Ship To: 3700 Randolph Ave, Bldg 437, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, c/o MSgt Ryan Schultz, 342 TRS/Det 1. Quote should include descriptive literature and must be effective through 30 Sep 09. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items applies-Quotes will be evaluated based on most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors are stated in relative importance and shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1.technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement for Parachute Items or equal; 2.price; 3.delivery date (see FAR 15.304). Compatibility to current training equipment/material, and avoidance of duplicative costs makes this a brand name or equal requirement. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-29. Applicable FAR clauses may be obtained by going to http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR clauses also apply to this synopsis/solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation), DFARS 252.212-7001 (Deviation), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program, FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent, FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement, FAR 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer and DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request, DFARS 252.204-7004 (Alt A) Central Contractor Registration, and Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Changes to Terms and Conditions. Current Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) are mandatory, and can be found by visiting http://www.ccr.gov for CCR and for ORCA at https://orca.bpn.gov. Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation can be sent to 1Lt Nicole Pierce via fax at 210-671-1199 or email nicole.pierce@lackland.af.mil NO LATER THAN 1700 (5:00pm) CST on 29 Jan 09. For questions, contact 1Lt Nicole Pierce at nicole.pierce@lackland.af.mil or 210-671-1773.