Reuters World Service

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation W81YYC0019F100 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. This acquisition is unrestricted. //Schedule of items: This requirement is for Reuters World News Service. //CLIN 0001: This requirement is for Reuters World News Service, Intelligence Network for the following Countries; Germany, UK, Bosnia-Herzegovina for a one year period, 15 February 2010 - 14 February 2011 or equal. This service will be used by both Stuttgart, Germany and RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom with 1,000 Users between the two locations. To include leasing fee for 90cm Dish IDC SRA 2100 Satellite Receiver and News Suite Server PC //CLIN 0002: Satellite Delivery Service Charge // Any Offerors of any equal must be clearly identified by brand name, make and model number. Offerors of any equal must also include descriptive literature and any proposed modifications required to make an_or equal_item conform to specifications. must include descriptive literature so that the government can make an accurate comparison. // If a lead time is required for the start of the service, please provide details accordingly. // Brand name justification attached. // The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this solicitation // The provisions at FAR 52.211-6 "Brand Name or Equal" applies to this solicitation //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. ADDENDA - If Offeror cannot meet delivery date, please provide the earliest date that can be expected. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price ii) Technical. Technical is approximately equal to price. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7002 Customs Exemptions (Germany) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. // The clause at DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of Provision) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ (End of Clause) //Offers shall be submitted via email to sarah.williams@alconbury.af.mil or by postal delivery and received not later than 1600 hrs local time, 29 January 2010. Direct any questions or concerns to either Sarah Williams on+44 1480 843045, email sarah.williams@alconbury.af.mil, 501 CON/CSW, Bldg 516, RAF Alconbury, Cambs, PE28 4DA