Paving Machine

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-08-T-0148, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-26 effective 12 Jun 2008 and Class Deviation 2005-00001. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 423810 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The proposed acquisition is a small business and BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SPECIFICATION for MAULDIN 690-F gravity feed track paver. The USAF Academy has a Mauldin 690-E as trade-in All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by 10MSG/LGCB. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis. This Notice of Proposed Contract Action is the only solicitation submitted for this requirement. No formal solicitation will be issued prior to award. The USAF Academy has a requirement for a Mauldin 690-F paver. The following information provides the salient characteristics that will satisfy the Government's needs: 8' to 13' with extendable 9" diameter auger ( includes reversible). 38 HP diesel engine. 2 speed drive. Propane heated screed & extensions. Dual wash down sprayers. Extending walkboard. Crawler track suspension. Gravity feed hopper 6 ton capacity. Electronic gauge package. Freedom screed. USAF Academy has a Mauldin 690-E paver for trade-in. Pricing should include this factor. Please submit your quote on company letterhead with all pertinent point of contact information including CCR Cage Code, DUNS No., Tax Id No., and size/type of small business. In addition, your quote should provide unit price, total price, delivery date, and FOB Destination. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for quote solicitation. If your company has a GSA contract, please provide the GSA Contract No. as well. Offeror must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, and no addenda applies. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, no addenda applies. In addition, the following FAR and DFAR clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contract Registration; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.247-35 FOB Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests in addition to DFARS: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. The full text of any provision can be accessed electronically at http://farsite.af.mil. Delivery Requirement: FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Quotations received with FOB other than Destination will not be considered. Delivery address: Transportation Officer-FE7000 Transportation Officer 8110 Security, Door 11/12/13 USAF Academy, CO 80840 Hours of Delivery: Delivery of items shall be accomplished between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise specified. No deliveries are to be made on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal Legal holidays. Delivery will be required no later than 45 DAYS ARO. Offers must be received NLT Noon Mountain Daylight Savings Time 17 Sep 2008, at 10 MSG/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Quotes may be emailed or faxed to the attention of Will Schlegel, Contract Specialist, Fax 719-333-4747 or email to will.schlegel@usafa.af.mil Please contact Russell W. Jordan, Contracting Officer, 719-333-6224 or email to Russ Jordan at russ.jordan@usafa.af.mil in my absence.