Vertical Machining Center

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) # F4DTE11097A001. Submit written offers - quote template provided upon request. Oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51 and DFARS Change Notice 20110427. This acquisition will be a 100% small business set-aside; North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 423830 and Size Standard of 100 employees apply to this procurement. Project Number: F4DTE11097A001 Project Title: Vertical Machining Center 1. Quote shall conform to the CLIN structure as established in this synopsis/solicitation. A quote template is available upon request. All quotes must reflect FOB Destination. 2. Quotes shall be valid for 30 days after close of solicitation. 3. All questions or comments must be provided to the Contract Specialist in writing; telephone and other means of oral communication will not be permitted. The Contract Specialist is A1C Scott Suter, Scott.Suter@vandenberg.af.mil. Statement of Work will be attached to this combined synopsis/solicitation. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price with the following structure: Include a complete breakdown of all costs: CLIN 0001 Vertical Machining Center 1EA (See attachment for specifications) Please provide breakdown of labor category and wage determination. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.202-1: Definitions FAR 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2: Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following items shall be used to evaluate offers: Price, Technical and Best Value FAR 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items FAR 52.212.5: Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.204-9: Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name of Equal FAR 52.222-19: Child labor FAR 52.222-3: Convict Labor FAR 52.222-21: Prohibition of Segrated Facility FAR 252.204-7004 Alt A: Central Contractor Registration FAR 225.225-7001: Buy American Act FAR 52.252-2: Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by reference (view clauses at): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm DFARS 252.204-7004 Alta A, Central Contractor Registration DFARS 252.212-7001 Dev., Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests AFFARS 5352.201.9101, Ombudsman Contact: AFSPC/A7KO, 719-554-5250, afspc.a7k@peterson.af.mil AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations CONS G-800, Memorandum for Vandenberg AFB Contractors All potential offerors are reminded that compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), is mandatory. Lack of registration in the CCR will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. All quotes must be sent to Scott Suter at Scott.Suter@vandenberg.af.mil or faxed to 805-606-5867 no later than 8:00 AM PST on 24 May 2011.