N/A This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number F04699-97-T-4125 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The incorporated documents, provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. All statutorily required clauses will be included in any resultant award even if not specifically addressed in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit the product of only one manufacturer, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). The Line Item is: (Stock Number 66-65012083311)! 36 ea Combustible gas indicator—portable. Alarm and digital display. Alarms are audible and visual. Measuring ranges: Oxygen 0 to 30% by volume and combustibles 0 to 100% lower explosive limit (LEL). Dual sensors. Accuracy 0.5 to 1.0%. Approvals from UL and CSA. Approximate weight: 18 ounces. Includes power source Option 1810-1527, Rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack. Minimum operating time: 10 hours. Industrial Scientific Corporation (ISC) Part Number MX-251. It is expected that this procurement will be F.O.B. Destination and delivered to FE2047, Bldg 786B, McClellan AFB, CA 95652 within 21 days of anticipated award date of 27 June 1997. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Technical responsiveness and past performance are approximately equal to price. The Government will evaluate the! proposal for fairness andreasona bleness in accordance with FAR Part 15 before making an award. Each offeror shall include a copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representationa and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1996) and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (NOV 1996) is incorporated by refrence, however for paragraph (b), only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Diasabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. ! 4212). The clause at DFARS 252.212 -- -7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (FEB 1997) is included by reference, however for paragraph (b), only the following clause applies to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582). Warranty The offeror shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract which shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. By addendum, the clause at FAR 52.211-5, New Material (MAY 1995) is incorporated by reference. This is a DO rated contract. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Submit offers to: SM-ALC/! PKOCD/Ryan Evans, 3237 Peacekeeper Wa y, Suite 17, McClellan AFB, CA 95652-1060. Facsimiles are acceptable at 916-643-4157. All offers must be received at this office no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Time, 23 May 1997. For more information concerning this solicitation, contact Ryan Evans at 916-643-3374.

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