TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENTS

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (Tractor with Attachments for Aviano AB, IT) 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. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F1F3B70162A001. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. (iv) This solicitation is set-aside as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333111. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line item(s): Line item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 FARM TRACTOR - Quantity: 2 EA Item requested with standard features only. MAKE and P/N: NEW HOLLAND T6020 PLUS OR EQUAL 0002 SLOPE MOWER - Quantity: 2 EA For use with the tractor at line item 0001 Item requested with standard features only. MAKE and P/N: FERRI TSZ10 Z Energy Confort with hydraulic joystick OR EQUAL 0003 FLOATING SWEEPER BRUSH - Quantity: 2 EA For use with the tractor at line item 0001 Item requested with standard features only. MAKE and P/N: ITALCLEAN PRIMITIVE PROFFESSIONAL 235.75 Lt. 300 OR EQUAL 0004 MULTI-SECTION LIGHT-WEIGHT SNOWPLOUGH Quantity: 2 EA For use with the tractor at line item 0001 Item requested with standard features only. MAKE and P/N: ASSALONI TN30 OR EQUAL 0005 SPRAYING UNIT - Quantity: 2 EA For use with the tractor at line item 0001 Item requested with standard features only. MAKE & P/N: BERTHOUND FORCE 10 (1000 Lt.) OR EQUAL (vi) Offerors are authorized to quote line items indicated above as an "or equal." If an "or equal" is quoted, the offeror is required to submit the technical specifications along with the offer. (vii) Items will be shipped to the following address: 31 CES/CEOHH Via Aeroporto, Area F, Bldg 1036 Base Aerea di Aviano 33081 Aviano (PN) Items will be delivered and accepted at F.o.b. Destination (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. 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 capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement delivery terms and warranty of quoted item; (2) price. The Government intends to award to one vendor on an all or none basis. 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. (x) Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009) Alternate I (Apr 2002) (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jul 2010) (DEVIATION). (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 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 (Feb 1998) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation 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 (Jun 2010) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Jun 2010) 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties (June 1997) 252.229-7001 Tax Relief (Jun 1997) 252.229-7003 Tax Exemptions (Italy) (Jan 2002) 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008) 52.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas)(Jun 1997) 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997) 252.243-7002 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2010) 5352.225-9004 Submission of Offers in Other than United States Currency (Jun 2006) Note: The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM (xiv) A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to this acquisition. (xv) Any responsible vendor can submit a quotation to this agency. Quotations received will be reviewed and considered for award. (xvi) Quotes are due to this office no later than 1700 hrs, Central European Time, 1 SEP 2010. Quotes can be faxed to the following number, 011-39-0434-30-8557 or sent via e-mail to annamaria.valeri@aviano.af.mil and francesco.saponaro@aviano.af.mil. All quotes must include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment, if any, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number (if a US vendor). Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver the items described in paragraph (v). (xvii) The points of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation are Ms. Anna Maria Valeri/Contract Specialist (annamaria.valeri@aviano.af.mil, tel. 011-39-0434-30-7354, fax 011-0434-30-8557) or Mr. Francesco Saponaro/Contracting Officer (francesco.saponaro@aviano.af.mil, tel. 011-39-0434-30-7132, fax 011-39-0434-30-8557). NOTE: Funds are not presently available for this requirement. The Government's obligation to award this requirement is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this requirement and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. No Award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the rights to cancel this request, either before or after the closing date, with no obligation to the offeror.