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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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. The United States Air Force 711 Human Performance Systems Wing (711 HPW/PKA) intends to award a firm-fixed priced, sole source contract to BioSearch Technologies, 81 Digital Dr., Novato, CA 94949 the following items: 11 ea - Dual-Labeled Probe, 3 ea - Dual- Labeled Probe with up to 6 inosine additions, 29 ea Custom Oligonucleotide, 11 ea Custom Oligonucleotide with up to 6 inosine additions, 51 ea Primer, Cartridge Purified, 9 ea Primer, Cartridge with up to 6 inosine, and 8 ea Sequence-Verified Clone with freight. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 ( c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FOB Destination, Ship To: 711 HPW/OWL, 8045 Crouch Rd, Bldg 1163, Brooks City-Base, TX 78235. The following clauses apply: FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following evaluation is applicable: Pursuant to FAR 12.602 contract award will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106. Offeror's submissions will be evaluated based upon price and ability to fulfill the requirement. Please ensure that any submission made in response to this solicitation contains adequate information to allow for government evaluation in accordance with the above criteria. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its Alternate I, applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in Online Representations and certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov) at the time of Quote submittal. FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV), additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR clause 52.203-6 -- Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR clause 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation, FAR clause 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor, FAR clause 52.222-19 -- Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR clause 52.222-21 -- Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR clause 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity, FAR clause 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR clause 52.222-50 -- Combating Trafficking in Persons, FAR clause 52.225-3 - Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act with Alternate I, FAR clause 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR clause 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, FAR clause 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award, FAR clause 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, The following AFFARS clause is applicable to this solicitation: AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (APR 2010) with the following fill-in: Mr. Howard E. Marks, Jr. (ASC/AQ) email howard.marks@wpafb.af.mil phone 937-255-8642, 1755 10th Street, Bldg 572, WPAFB, OH. 45433-7630. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008). Technical capability will be evaluated by how well the proposed product meets the government requirement instead of predetermined sub-factors. Evaluation Basis for Award: Award will be made to the offeror who has the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. For questions regarding the WAWF payment process/procedures, contact Vendor Customer Support at 1-866-618-5988 or Ms. Hilda Flores (210) 536-6333. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which will be considered. See note 22.