Submersible Level Transmitter

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) The solicitation number is F2N33S0054AU02. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-39, DFARS Change Notice 20100408, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2010-0402. (iv) There is no small business set-aside for this acquisition. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 334513 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) There is one contract line item numbers (CLIN). The quantity and unit of measure for CLIN 0001 is 6 EA. Quotations shall provide a per unit price. (vi) CLIN 0001 is for Submersible Level Transmitter with 40' of associated cable, Ametek model number 375 or equal. A specification sheet or other information must be submitted that provides sufficient detail for the United States to determine whether or not the substituted product(s) quoted can satisfy the need. (vii) All quantities ordered must be delivered within 60 calendar days to Lajes Field Air Base, Azores, Portugal on a FOB Destination basis. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this provision. Paragraph (b) Submission of offers is added to read: Quotations shall be in terms of U.S. Dollars. Quotations received in other than U.S. Dollars shall be rejected. Quotations shall also be in the English language. Quotations received in other than English shall be rejected. Paragraph (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers is added at (f)(2)(i) to read: (D) or if this solicitation is a request for quotation, it is determined that acceptance of the quotation is in the best interests of the United States. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are two specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a). The first one is (i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the requirement of that provision. The second and last one is (ii) price. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be used in this acquisition. (x) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The quotation must include a complete copy of this provision. See http://orca.bpn.gov. The provision at 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The certification in paragraph (b) of the provision at 252.212-7000 does not apply to this solicitation. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this clause. Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance is added to read: The contractor shall use the Wide Area Work Flow web page at https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html to submit invoices for acceptance. Paragraph (o) Warranty is added to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial (including manufacturer) warranties to the United States Government. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (19), (33), & (38). The clause at 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clause at paragraph (a) is considered checked and applicable to the acquisition. The following additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause under paragraph (b) are considered checked and applicable to the acquisition: (1), (6), (18), (20), (21)(ii), (22) (xiii) The following five additional contract clauses apply to this acquisition: (1) DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. (2) DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief. Paragraph (a) is filled in as follows: "Name of Tax: VAT/KDV, Rate (Percentage): 18%". (3) DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotations are due by 4:00PM (EST) on May 21, 2010. In addition to providing the information required above. (xvi) Contact SSgt Amanda Hildreth via e-mail - amanda.hildreth@lajes.af.mil - or telephone - 011-351-295-57-3148 - for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.