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49 -- METAL WORKING EQUIPMENT SOL F29605-99-Q9009 DUE 092299 POC CJ Lewis, Contract Administrator, Phone 505-784-2946, Fax 505-784-1148, Email chris.lewis@cannon.af.mil -- Mark Harris, Contract Specialist, Phone 5057844479, Fax 5057842941, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F29605-99-Q90 09&LocID=881. E-MAIL: CJ Lewis, chris.lewis@cannon.af.mil. 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. Solicitation number F29605-99-Q9009 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This procurement calls for brand name or equal; all responsible sources may submit an offer. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses, are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Change Notice 19990722. This acquisition is reserved exclusively for small business concerns and is 100% set aside. This acquisition falls under Standard Industry Classification (SIC) 3541; Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Type, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The manufacturer requested is Roper Whitney, or equal bids will be accepted. Pursuant to the terms of the clause _Brand Name or Equal_, 252.211-7003, the following requirement indicates the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. This requirement consist of 17 line items: 0001__Part # 416 Slip Roll, 1 Each. 0002__Part # PS66 Notcher, 1 Each. 0003__Part # 455 Combi Bender/Shear/Notcher, 1 Each. 0004__Part # 39 Thoratless Shear, 1 Each. 0005__Part # 055 Barfolder, 1 Each. 0006__Part # 055 Barfolder Factory Stand, 1 Each. 0007__Part # 4182 Magnebend, 1 Each. 0008__Part # 8000 Rivoter, 2 Each. 0009__Part #982 Bench Plate 30_ X 8_, 1 Each. 0010__Part # 985 Bench Plate Factory Stand, 1 Each. 0011__Part # 965 Round Head Catalog #346009650, 1 Each. 0012__Part # 921 Double Seaming Catalog # 146009210, 1 Each. 0013__Part # 901 Beakhorn Catalog #146009010, 1 Each. 0014__Part # 932 Bevel Edge Squaring Catalog, 1 Each. 0015__Part # 922 Grooving Catalog # 146009220, 1 Each. 0016__Part # 25H8 8 Foot Hydraulic Shear, 1 Each. 0017__Part # 308-003 New Rotex w/18_ throat, 1 Each.If bidding an _or equal_ item, training will be required, please include cost of training with your quotes. Please include warranty information. Delivery will be FOB Destination, the following FAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, with the following addendum. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, with the following addendum: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Basis for Award: The basis for award will be an integrated assessment based on tradeoff between technical evaluation and price. The government will award the contract to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government. Price Proposal: 1.) The offeror shall submit completed pricing for all items on the provided price schedule. 2.) Prices are reasonable in comparison to estimated, prior prices paid, and can be supported by suitable estimating techniques. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, with the following addendum: Para (c) is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, with the following sub-paragraphs selected: (a) (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755) and (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). (e) (1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241)(flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996). The following DFARS clauses are also applicable: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with the following sub-paragraphs selected: (b) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); and 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518, and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note); (c) 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (10 U.S.C. 2241 note). The following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside and DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. The following provisions are applicable: FAR 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification and 25.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the item listed in the schedule. This is a DO rated RFQ with a priority identification symbol of A70. Offers are due by 3:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, 22 September 1999. Submit Offers in writing, via fax or by e-mail. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. Address any questions to TSgt CJ Lewis at 505-784-2946 or via fax at 505-784-1148, or e-mail at Posted 09/09/99 (D-SN378262). (0252)

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