Added: Sep 25, 2008 6:43 pm
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. This requirement is being issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, number W912LD-08-T-0124. Submit written offers only, oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23 and through Department of Defense Acquisition Regulation Change Notice 20080124. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm
This procurement is being issued unrestricted. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 451140. The Contractor shall provide the following brand name only items:
1 Each - CF Martin Buddy Guy Acoustic Guitar; - 1 Each - Gibson J-185 EC Maple Acoustic Guitar; 1 Each - Gibson SJ 150 Cutaway Acoustic Guitar; 1 Each Carter D-10 Steel Guitar.
The Contractor shall provide the following brand name or EQUAL item:
2 Each - Gibson 10-Outlet Power Strip/Surge Protector.
FOB-Destination for delivery to: USPFO-RI Warehouse, Providence, RI 02906-1954. Delivery will be NLT 30 days ARO.
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based upon the Best Value to the Government. Best value can include but is not limited to price, delivery date, warranty and technical capability.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside; 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 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central; Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34; F.O.B.-Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registrations; DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; Reference FAR Part 12.3 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items and DFARS 212.3. Clauses and provisions can be found at: www.arnet.gov/far. Offers shall include with their quotes a completed copy of 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or enter at website http://orca.bpn.gov/; if Representations and Certifications have been completed on Orca, provide DUNS code.
Quotes must be emailed to timothy.caron@us.army.mil . Quotes are required to be received no later than 12:00pm EST, 29 September 2008.
