Reverse Osmosis Filters

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation reference number is F4ATD10022A001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-40. This acquisition will be 100% total Small Business set-aside; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333911. The business size standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS): CLIN 0001: Reverse Osmosis Elements (Filters) (Qty.8) -NSN: 4610-01-556-0388, Diameter (7.9"), Length (40.5") -Made of a molded plastic composite cylindrical frame wrapped with a fiberglass outer wrap over a polyamide thin-film composite membrane. - A round centered tube (approx. 1" dia.) runs the entire length -P/N: 410-1500-19, Highland Engineering Inc. (Brand Name or Equal) Award shall be made in the aggregate, all or none. All quotes need to include FOB destination with items being shipped to Tyndall AFB, FL 32403. Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical Capabilities 2. Price (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR/DFARS/AFFARS provisions/clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) 52.212-3 -Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items (Aug 2009) 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009) 52.212-5 - Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2010) 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003) 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2008) 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-50- Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-CCR (Oct 2003) 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) (Feb 1998) 52.252-5-Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.203-7000-Requirments Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Jan 2009) 252.212-7000-Offerer Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Jun 2005) 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Nov 2009) 252.225-7001-Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jan 2009) 252.225-7002- Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003) 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. (Mar 2003) 252.247-7023- Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman (Apr 2010) WAWF-Local Clause Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION (CCR) BEFORE BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. Interested parties must include, with their quote, their CAGE code, tax identification number (TIN), and delivery date. Shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 with inspection and acceptance at destination. NOTE: Interested parties submitting quotes MUST also include descriptive literature that demonstrates functional capabilities of their product. Please send any quotes/questions to the POCs listed in this posting NO LATER THAN 16 April 2010, 12:00 PM (CST). Anticipated award date is shortly after receipt of quotes. Award will be made to the responsible quote offering the lowest overall price meeting the technical requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation.