30th CONS/LGCSB, 806 13th Street, Suite 2, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5226

16 -- INTERNAL RESCUE HOISTS SOL F04684-97T-3963 DUE 033197 POC Marc Kreienbrink (Contract Specialist), 805-734-8232, ext 66692; Deborah Spangler (Contracting Officer), 805-734-8232, ext 58718 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via e-mail., kreienbm@vafb5a.vafb.af.mil. Correction: This action originally published in the CBD dated 96 Nov 27 and modified and published in the CBD on 97 Jan 22 will not be awarded using IFB (Sealed Bidding) procedures IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 14. The award will be made IAW the procedures written in FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Vandenberg AFB is interested in obtaining three internal rescue hoists for installation and operation on Air Force UH-1N helicopters (NSN 1680-01-058-3671; Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems Part # 42305R1). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this synopsis/solicitation request for quote is F04684-97T-3963 (this has been changed from 97B-0007), and a Request For Quote is hereby issued. The solicitation document and the provisions incorporated into it are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The solicitation is not set aside for any class of business concerns and the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3536. Specifications are as follows: Hoist, Internal Rescue, electronically powered from helicopter; 260 foot cable, 600 pound rated load; lift speed at rated load is 125 feet per minute (250 feet per minute at 300 pounds); single-man operability. Quantity: 3 each. Delivery shall be made 30 days after the award of the contract, FOB Destination, to Receiving, Bldg 5500, Bay A, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial", and 52.212-2 "Evaluation -- Commercial Items" apply to this acquisition (the criteria for paragraph (a) of 52.212-2 is as follows: (1) does the proposed equal item and provided descriptive literature meet the Government's minimum requirements?, and (2) does the contractor provide past performance that show that they are capable of delivering the helicopter hoists?). Offerors must submit with their quotes a completed copy of the provision at 52.213-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items". The clause at FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition. The clauses listed at FAR 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items" which apply to this acquisition are: 52.203-10 "Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity", 52.203-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I", 52.219-8 "Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns", 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", 52.225-9 "Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program", and 52.233-3 "Protest After Award". Quotations must be received at the 30th Contracting Squadron, Commodities Flight (30 CONS/LGCSB), Building 7015, Section 2D, 806 13th St, Suite 2, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5226, no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, 97 Mar 31. All letters or packages containing quotes must be sent to the attention of Marc Kreienbrink, and should clearly state on the exterior of the package "RFQ # 97T3963". Each offeror shall sign her/his quote (an original signature is required on the quotation). Each quoting firm shall (1) show the unit price, including unless otherwise specified, packaging, packing, and preservation, and (2) include the extended price for total quantity; in the case of a discrepancy between the unit and extended prices, the unit price will be presumed to be correct. If quoting and equal item, quotes must include adequate descriptive material to determine whether the proposed item will meet the technical requirements specified herein. Offerors must make an affirmative statement in their signed quote that (1) their quote is valid for 60 days from the date of their quote and (2) delivery will be accomplished within 30 days after the award of the contract award. For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Marc Kreienbrink at 805-734-8232, extension 66692. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. All other information publicized in the original synopsis is correct. (0072)

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