WIRELESS VIDEO FIBERSCOPE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Tactical Electronics VFS2 Wireless Video Fiberscope with Handheld Monitor and Wireless Vehicle Receiver with 7" Video Monitor 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the solicitation number is F2V3F99202A003. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida requires the Tactical Electronics VFS2 Wireless Video Fiberscope with Handheld Monitor and Wireless Vehicle Receiver with 7" Video Monitor or equal. Quotes shall be valid until 30 Sep 2009. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: CLIN 0001: Tactical Electronics VFS2 Wireless Video Fiberscope with Handheld Monitor-VFS2-HHM or equal 1 x _______ each , Extended Total ____________ CLIN 0002: Wireless Vehicle Receiver with 7" Video Monitor- VHR1 or equal 1 x _______ each , Extended Total ____________ The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33 effective 15 Jul 2009, DFAR DCN 20090729 and AFFAR AFAC 2009-0803. This requirement is full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 334310 and the size standard is 750 employees. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror that is determined to be responsive to the Request for Quotation. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Radios will be delivered to MacDill AFB, FL 33621. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Offeror must submit a completed copy of this prevision with its proposal for the proposal to be considered, unless already listed in the ORCA database, see https://orca.bpn.gov/ for online submittal); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 -- Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product, 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications, 252-204-7004 (Alt 1), Required Central Contractor Registration. The following DFARS clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, within DFARS 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clause applies and is incorporated in full texts: AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman: (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication or protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsman Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-668, email: Michael.Jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreement, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/ACQ, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause), 5352-242-9000, Access To Air Force Installations. In addition, your quote must list your DUNS, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS or CAGE code, please visit www.ccr.gov. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. DEADLINE: Offers are due on 21 September 2009 by 1:00 PM EST. Submit offer and representation and certification (unless listed on https://orca.bpn.gov/) to the attention of Maria Coleman, 6 CONS/LGCM, via fax 813-828-1091, or preferably by email to maria.coleman@macdill.af.mil. It is the sole responsibility of the offeror to ensure the government has received the offeror's proposal within the mandated time and via an acceptable submittal venue.