DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING; 30 N. WOLFE AVENUE; EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-6351

34 -- AIRCRAFT SLING SOL F0470099Q1831 DUE 091799 POC Peggy Briscoe-Gross WEB: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, http://bsx.org/edwards/bus_ops. E-MAIL: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, peggy.briscoe@Edex.edwards.af.mil. 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. The solicitation number is F04700-99-Q1831 .The solicitation is a requested for quotation (RFO). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97-13. This acquisition is unrestricted; the standard industrial classification code 3441. Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA has a requirement for (1) 3-Leg Synthetic Web Sling and hardware, (1) forward Attach fixture Assembly (5HG-67001-105, and (2) Aft aircraft sling Adapters (5H690035-105,5H690035-106), and system proof load testing at Lockheed Ft. w orth TX. These items required for Benefield Anecholic chamber support of the F-22 EMD Flight Test Program. The sling is necessary for hoisting the F-22 aircraft in a controlled environment for EW/CNI test and must be in place by delivery of aircraft 4004 (May 2000). There are no substitutes or equal allowed on this contract action. Edwards AFB CA intends to purchase these units from American Sling Company unless other offerors can provide exact units with better terms and conditions. Place of delivery and acceptance us at Edards AFB, CA. With and FOB Destination and date of delivery of 30 days after receipt of order. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.252-2-Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far (End of clause). Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this acquisition; 52-212-2,Evaluation -- -Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers, technically acceptable lowest priced offer. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications -- - Commercial Items with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, also applies. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statues or executive Orders-commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; 52,222-26, equal Opportunity; 52-222-35, Affirmative Action special disabled and Vietnam era Veterans; 52-222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped workers; 52,222-37,Employment Reports PM special disabled Veterans of the Vietnam era; 252,212.7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial Items; 253.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration;252,225-7001, Buy American act and Balance of Payment Program; and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade agreement Implementation Act- Balance of Payment Program. Offers are due at the Air force Flight Test Center) AFFTC), directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-6351, by 17 September 1999,4:00 p.m. Contact Peggy Briscoe-Gross at (661) 277-7707 for information regarding the solicitation. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred. (661) 275-9621. Posted 09/07/99 (D-SN377121). (0250)

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