Refueling Nozzle

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, 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. The solicitation number for this procurement is FA4830-11-Q-0108 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-52, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13(Correction) and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2011-0421. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334519. The size standard is 500 employees. ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0001 12 Each 341GF-D3 MILITARY AIRCRAFT UNDERWING REFUELING NOZZLE. MFR: Cla-val. D-3 Swivel Adjusts to reduce hose stress, conforms to SAE-AS5877, Connects to MS24484 Single Point Adapter, safety interlock with square pins. FOB: Destination ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT 0002 12 Each 349GF GROUND FUELING STRAINER BALL VALVE. MFR: Cla-val. Quarter turn, full port ball valve, bolts to Cla-val model 341GF and 347 GF Nozzles, Ball and strainer can be reversed for de-fueling. FOB: Destination THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS DRAFT SOLICITATION IS FOR END OF FISCAL YEAR PLANNING PURPOSES. PLEASE SPECIFY HOW LONG YOUR PRICING IS VALID IN THE EVENT FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. ALL ITEMS MUST MEET SALIENT PHYSICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS LISTED ABOVE. OR EQUAL ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS THEY MEET THE SALIENT PHYSICAL, FUNCTIONAL, AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. WARRANY INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH INFORMATION All quotes shall be FOB destination. Include all discounts that may apply. Include CAGE code with quoting information. PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERORS: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. LATE OFFERS: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered. EVALUATION/AWARD: The Government will award a purchase order to the offeror whose price is judged to represent the lowest price technically acceptable to the government. Offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. All offerors must be Central Contractor Registered (CCR) and online representation and certification application (ORCA) must be activated. ORCA registration for on line representation and certification requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.bpn.gov. OFFERORS MAY INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, which can be downloaded from the internet or requested in writing via facsimile at 229-257-3547. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representation information via submission or ORCA registration, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents. FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarred; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 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). Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-4; Recovered Material Certification FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on certain foreign Purchase; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C.759); FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241); Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: DFAR 252.204-7004, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternative A; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act And Balance of Payments Program; DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFAR 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report; DFAR 252.247-7024, Notification Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea; AFFAR 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. There is no Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for this acquisition. RESPONSE TIME: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 23 CONTRACTING SQUADRON (LGCA2) LOCATED AT 4380B ALABAMA ROAD, MOODY AFB, GA 31699 NO LATER THAN 1:00 P.M. E.S.T. ON 02 September 2011. ALL QUOTES SHALL BE MARKED WITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NUMBER AND TITLE. ONLY EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Primary Point of Contact: Sheldon Murphy, A1C Email: sheldon.murphy@moody.af.mil, Phone: 229-257-4739 Alternate Point of Contact: Lucas Richardson, SSgt Email: lucas.richardson@moody.af.mil, Phone: 229-257-3947