Vertical Storage Retrieval Units

(i) 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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is F3C3AZ8108A001 and is issed as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisiton Circular 2005-18. (iv) This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423840. (v) Contract line item number 0001 contains the following information: Actual available floor space for the unit(s) is width: 124.40 inches, depth: 91.02 inches, and height: 163.39 inches. Normal maintenance should be accessible through the front. (vi) Contractor is to furnish all materials, for vertical storage retrieval units with an integrated standard weight management system. The units are to have a maximum unit capacity of 148,500 pounds each. Delivery, installation and steel surchage is to be included in total price. Please see the RFQ for further details. (vii) Destination and place of delivery: 435 Peacekeeper Place, Minot AFB ND 58705. (viii) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this acqusition. (ix) FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation procedure to be used for this procurement is price and the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government's requirement. (x) To be eleigible for contract award, offerors must be registerd in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov or contact CCR Customer Contact Information at 1-888-227-2423. In accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, offerors must also complete Offeror Representations anc Certifications on-line at www.bpn.gov prior to submitting an offer. (xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this contract. (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Condtions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisiton along with the additional FAR clauses 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilites, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 as Amended, and 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Hires - all of the above clauses are cited within 52.212-5. (xiii) Machine warranty will be at a minimum 1 year parts and labor. (xiv) N/A (xv) Firms responding to this solicitation should reference F3C3AZ8108A001. Offers are due 29 May 08 at 08:00 a.m. (xvi) Any questions regarding this notice can be directed to Wanda Thompson, 5CONS/LGCAS, 211 Missile Ave, Minot AFB ND 58705, (701)723-4180, or by email at wanda.thompson@minot.af.mil. The alternate contact is Pamela Volmer, (701)723-3057, pamela.volmer@minot.af.mil.