Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the following commercial items: CLIN 0001: Monthly Maintenance on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus (12 Months) (Period of Performanc: 1 Oct 2012-30 Sep 2013)**Must be certified to work on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus at time of award** CLIN 1001: Monthly Maintenance on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus (12 Months)-Option Year 1 (Period of Performanc: 1 Oct 2013-30 Sep 2014) **Must be certified to work on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus at time of award** CLIN 2001: Monthly Maintenance on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus (12 Months)-Option Year 2 (Period of Performanc: 1 Oct 2014-30 Sep 2015) **Must be certified to work on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus at time of award** CLIN 3001: Monthly Maintenance on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus (12 Months)-Option Year 3 (Period of Performanc: 1 Oct 2015-30 Sep 2016) **Must be certified to work on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus at time of award** CLIN 4001: Monthly Maintenance on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus (12 Months)-Option Year 4 (Period of Performanc: 1 Oct 2016-30 Sep 2017) **Must be certified to work on Siemens Chemistry Analyzer Xpand Plus at time of award** This synopsis and solicitation is 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ F1R4MD2193A002. Quotes will be evaluated and an award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-61. This procurement is being issued as an Full and Open Competition. North American Industrial Classification Standard 811219- Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance applies to this procurement. The provisions that apply to this solicitation are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items-Lowest Price Technically Acceptable FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certificates FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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/ The clauses that apply to this solicitation are as follows: 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 (the following clauses are cited) - FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards - FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Buiness Concerns - FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation - FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor - FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities - FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity - FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities - FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving - FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases - FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 - FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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/ DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (The following clauses are cited) - DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program - DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports AFFARS 5352.201-9101, OMBUDSMAN AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Heath and Safety on Government Installations AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations If an OR EQUAL quote is submitted, the offeror shall describe thoroughly how the equal product meets all description characteristics listed for each CLIN. Offers must be valid through 5 October 2012. All questions pertaining to this requirement must be submitted and received no later than 2:00 p.m. (CST), 20 September 2012. All quotes must be faxed to 325-696-4078 attn: SSgt Melvin Mitchell or via email to melvin.mitchell@dyess.af.mil OR A1C Christopher Tate via email at christopher.tate@dyess.af.mil. For any questions call 325-696-4429 or 325-696-2289. Quotes are required to be received no later than 03:00 PM CST, Tuesday, 24 September 2012. Approved MELVIN MITCHELL, SSgt, USAF Contract Administrator DONALD L. PLUMLEY Contracting Officer