Upgrade/Replace Medium Voltage Switch (SW3)

(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 FA5685-10-Q-0035. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44, DFARS Change Notice 20100713, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 2010-0402. (iv) There is no small business set-aside for this acquisition. However, this acquisition is set-aside for Turkish business concerns. Due to established economic agreements between the United States Government and the Government of Turkey, the U.S. Air Force intends to award this solicitation to a business concern within the country of Turkey. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 334290 and the small business size standard is 750. (v) There is one (1) contract line item number (CLIN). The quantity and unit of measure for CLIN 0001 is 1 Each. Quotations shall provide a per unit price. ADDRESS: 39 CES/CECEP BASE CIVIL ENG ATTN: Terry Sparks APO AE 09824 (vi) CLIN 0001 is for a Medium Voltage Switch (SW3), NSN 5999-98-116-A001 or Upgrade/Equivalent A specification sheet or other information must be submitted that provides sufficient detail for the United States to determine whether or not the upgrade/substituted product quoted can satisfy the need. (vii) All quantities ordered must be delivered within the time specified in the quotation to Incirlik AB, Turkey on an 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 n 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 will be evaluated when the contractor proposes and meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the solicitation line items. 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). (4) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Paragraph (c) is filled in as follows: Primary: David Jones, HQ USAFE/A7K, Unit 3050 Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-Mail: contact@example.gov, Tel: 0049-637-147-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. Alternate: Heidi Hoehn, HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110, HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany, E-mail: contact@example.gov, Tel: 0049-637-147-9330, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025. (5) AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor access to Air Force installations. Paragraph (b) is filled in as follows: The Turkish Air Force will coordinate with contractors to attain necessary documents and information to grant access to the installation. The United States Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Turkish Air Force to grant a gate pass. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately if access is denied. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotations are due by 4:00PM Local Time on Jul 30, 2010. In addition to providing the information required above, Turkish Vendors shall provide the following documents, translated and certified in English: (1) Tax Payer License, (2) Trade Chamber Registration, (3) Signature Circular, (4) Company Registration (if applicable), (5) Certified/Authorized Retail/Reseller documentation from manufacturer and or importer of requested supply(s), and (6) Photocopies of written warranty documents (if applicable). (xvi) Contact Mr. Kurt McKay at e-mail: contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov or telephone: 0322-316-8075 or fax: 0-322-316-1090 for any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.