RF Meter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FM441982530023 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. This acquisition is classified under North American Industry Classification System code 334515. A Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order will be issued in writing. Altus AFB, Oklahoma has a requirement for: a Narda RF Meter Model number 2400/101 along with an NFR Detector Probe Model number 2402/03, which must also include 2ea copies of the operator literature and 1ea copy of the service literature, for the 97th Medical Group at Altus AFB, OK. Brand Names and Model Numbers are for Informational Purposes only. Award will be based on price and past performance. Please send any questions or requests to 97 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Todd Witzlsteiner, 308 N. 1st Street, Suite 2301, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5003. You may also call P.O.C. at (580) 481-7263, send a fax to (580) 481-5138, or e-mail at todd.witzlsteiner@altus.af.mil. Please CC Carol Loague at carol.loague@altus.af.mil in all emails. EVALUATION FACTORS This is a competitive best value acquisition using simplified procedures authorized by FAR 13.5 "Test program for Certain Commercial Acquisitions". For quotations determined technically acceptable, a best value selection based on price and past performance will be made. An offeror will be determined technically acceptable if no exception is taken to the specifications and requirements of the RFQ. Award will be based on both price and past performance. Each offeror's quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Price will always be an important factor; therefore, offerors should make diligent efforts to control costs and submit fairly priced quotes. Past performance will be evaluated based on relevancy (size/scope/complexity), quality of product/service, timeliness of delivery/performance and business relations (customer service). Relevant past performance must have occurred within the past 5 years. To be considered for award, an offeror must have a satisfactory or better past performance record based upon information available to the contracting officer and offer a reasonable price. The offeror shall submit at least two references that can provide relevant past performance information. Award may be made to other than the low offeror when, after evaluating past performance, it is determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the Government's best interest. If an interested bidder has any questions after the site visit, they must be submitted in writing to todd.witzlsteiner@altus.af.mil no later than 4:00pm CST on 11 August 2008. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008). It is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. It is amended to read: Submit signed and dated offer to 97 CONS/LGCA, 308 N. 1st Street, Suite 2301, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5003 at or before 12:00pm CST, 3 November 2008. Submit dated quotations on company letterhead or quotation form. Quotations may be faxed to (580) 481-5138 or emailed to todd.witzlsteiner@altus.af.mil Each offeror shall complete paragraph (j) of the provisions at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) if applicable. Please register Representations and Certifications on ORCA, http://orca.bpn.gov/. FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Apr 2008), If a copy of the provisions are needed, the can be found on http://www.arnet.gov/far/; FAR clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008), Award shall be made only to contractors who have registered with the Central Contractor Registration at www.ccr.gov; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2006); FAR clause 52.212-4, (Feb 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003); FAR clause 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program representation (Jun 2007); The FAR clause 52.212-5 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) and its deviations (Jun 2008) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Paragraph (b) of the clause incorporates by reference the following FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) and 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755) (Jun 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (Jun 2003); FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553) (Aug 1996); FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - - Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332) (Oct 2003); FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Apr 1984); FAR 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements (Apr 1984); FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991); FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998); FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984); FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991); DFARS 252.212-7001 Dev, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Mar 2008); DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992); DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A (Sep 2007); DFARS 252.219-7011, Notification to Delay Performance (Jun 1998); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jun 2005); DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003); DFARS 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (Mar 2008). No telephonic responses will be processed.