Pre-Conditioned Air Hoses

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT RESULT IN AN ORDER AGAINST AN FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE. ANY OFFER WHICH IS PREDICATED UPON THE AWARD BEING PLACED AGAINST AN FSS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: NAICS: 326220 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 500 The purchase of : - 1. PCA Hose System, Inc PPCAC-5 Kit needed for A/C of C-5 support equipment. 1 ea kit of pre-conditioned hose, and accesories for air conditioning AGE Equipment consists of 10 ea 25' long hoses, 2ea Female connectors, 1 ea 90 degree elbow, 1 ea 45 degree elbow, 2 ea 10' long double "Y" hoses w/end caps, 1 ea triple "Y" w/end caps, 2ea 10' long hose, 6"diameter - 2. PCA Hose System, Inc PPCAF-15 Kit needed for A/C of C-5 support equipment. 1 ea kit of pre-conditioned hose, and accesories for air conditioning AGE Equipment consists of 5ea 25' LG hoses, 3ea Female connectors, 2 ea 90 degree elbow, 2 ea 45 degree elbows, 2 ea 10' long double "Y" hoses w/end caps, and 4ea 25' long hoses with 6" diameter. "F15" and date stenciled inside hose. Mfr: PCA Hose Systems Justification for Sole Source or Brand Name Only: PCA Hose Systems Inc in the only known source available that has an external patented hook and loop velcro, connection that's at least 6" wide to maintain a stronger grip with distinctive features of a flat hose with edge bindings that keeps the hose from twisting, makes it easier to store, reduce scuffing, increase longevity, prevent damage to aircraft and will not be damaged if driven over. Three part construction of the hoses consist of the outer layer which is an oil resistant, waterproof, 18/20 ounce vinyl coated, 1000 denier polyester fabric. The second layer is open-cell foam and the bottom layer is 420 Denier Nylon coated fabric which is used on air bags, and not by any other hose company. This material prevents aircraft damage caused by flaking and cracking of the inner line and could possible cause health issues. All hoses and connections are independently pressure tested to 50' in water for 5 minutes. We are awarding BRAND NAME to ICAM due to the need for integration with existing CNC controller components and software, and the proprietary rights ICAM holds on those components and software. Price(s) should be FOB Destination (Robins AFB GA 31098). In addition to price and delivery, quote should include your cage code, DUNS number, and taxpayer ID number. Requested delivery date is 14 days ARO or earlier. Quotations should be emailed to TSgt Antwan Royster (antwan.royster@robins.af.mil) no later than 28 July 2010, 4:00 pm EST. The anticipated award date is 11 Aug 2010. Please do not request award status prior to this date. The following clauses are applicable to subject solicitation (current through FAC 2005-44 dated 8 Jul 2010 and DFARS Change Notice 20100713): FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Rev'd Aug 09) (Added: (n) Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations.) 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, and DFARS 252.212-7000 FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Appl if unit price exceeds $5K.) DFARS 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (WAWF is the method used by DoD for processing invoices/receiving reports.) In accordance with Clause 52.212-2, the evaluation factors shall be price and price related factors. See FAR 52.212-3 (Revised Aug 09): By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that it is not an inverted domestic corporation and is not a subsidiary of one. IAW FAR 52.212-3, Reps/Certs should be completed on-line at www.bpn.gov.