Washing Machines

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (Washing machines 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 F1F3A89203AM01. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. (iv) This solicitation is set-aside as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335224. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line item(s): Line item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 Washing machines. 220V, 50 CYCLES, front load, 1000 rmp, class A, 9 washing programs, 8 kg capacity, color white . cm 60 W x cm. 60 D x cm 83.5 H. English instructions and electronic codes for appliance repairs. Or equal Summary translation/Traduzione: Lavatrici, 220 V., 50 CYCLES, carica frontale, 1000 giri al minuto, classe A, 9 programmi di lavaggio, capacita' di carico 8 kg, colore bianco. Dimensioni cm 60 x 60 x 83.5 Istruzioni in lingua inglese, e codici di sblocco. O equivalente 51 EA (vi) Offerors are authorized to quote line items indicated above as an "or equal." The offeror is required to submit the technical specifications along with the offer. (vii) Items will be shipped to the following address: 31 CES/CEACA Via Monte Colombera 1 Zona Industriale 33081 Aviano (PN) Italy 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 a 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 (Mar 2009) 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 (Apr 2009) (DEVIATION). (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006) 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) 52.233-3 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 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A (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 (Jan 2009) (DEVIATION) 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) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) Alternate III 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Aug 2005) 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, 8 Sep 09. 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 point 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).