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81 -- ALUMINUM TRANSIT CASES SOL F33601-96-Q-1507 DUE 062796 POC For Info, ASC/PKWO, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309 POC: R Rafferty/PKWOCB/513-257-5858 Fax No 513-257-7429. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Zero Enclosures, North Salt Lake UT for waterproof aluminum transit cases. 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. This solicitation no. F33601-96-Q-1507 is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3161, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Requirement is for 66 Waterproof, Aluminum Transit Cases with handles, latches, automatic pressure relief valve and stacking beads on case and cover, and cushion inserts. The cushion insert will hold six (6) Remote Transportable Memory Modules (RTMM). Case dimensions are 20.4 inches in length, 14.8 inches wide and 10.2 inches in height with a maximum case weight of 15.5 pounds; one person carry, and shock absorbent. The manufacturer's part number is VAL-AN Case, P/N: 10-102481. The NSN is 8145-01-423-9312EA. Delivery is required within 90 days not later than 1 Oct 96 to Robins AFB GA. Delivery is FOB Destination. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial; All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (available upon request). The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era: 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies. Faxed offers will not be accepted. Direct all routine communication concerning this acquisition to ASC/PKWOCB, Attn: Ruthellen Rafferty, 1940 Allbrook Dr, Ste 3, WPAFB OH 45433-5309, (513) 257-5858. All offers are due 16:00 EDST on 5 Jul 96. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Col Michael J. Corcoran, ASC/IG, Bldg 14, 1865 Fourth St, Ste 12, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 5433-7126, at (513) 255-0600, with serious concerns only. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0166)

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