Ultra Low-Loss RF Cables

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; proposals/quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation reference number is F4AT840225A001 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-44. This acquisition will be 100% total SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423610. The business size standard is 500 employees. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS): CLIN 0001: Ultra Low-Loss RF Cables, Each Cable 20 ft. long and armored, QTY: 4 EA See Attached Specification sheet and RFQ Template All quotes need to include FOB destination with items being shipped to Tyndall AFB, FL 32403. The Government anticipates award on a best value basis. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest offeror. Per FAR 52.212-2, the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the proposal will be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement 2. Price 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 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items 52.212-3 -Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5(Dev) - Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-28 - Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation 52.222-3 - Convict Labor 52.222-19 - Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity 52.222-50 - Combat Trafficking Persons 52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-CCR 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination 52.252-1 - Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil) 52.252-6 - Authorized Deviations in Clauses 252.203-7000 - Requirements Relating to Copensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 - Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.211-7003 - Item Identification and Valuation 252.212-7001(Dev) - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7001 - Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7002 - Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 Alt III - Transportation of Supplies by Sea 5352.201-9101 - Ombudsman Wide Area Wotk Flow (WAWF) 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 questions to SSgt Dustin Dallis. Quotes are due NO LATER THAN 3 Sep 2010, 01:00 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.