ASC/PKWOC, AREA C, BLDG 1, RM 109, 1940 ALLBROOK DR, STE 3, WPAFB OH, 45433

66 -- AIR COMPRESSORS SOL F33601-99-T-0270 DUE 010700 POC TONI PARKS,(37)257-5198X4333 WEB: 00QA008-AIR COMPRESSORS, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/00QA008/00QA008.asp. E-MAIL: TONI.PARKS@WPAFB.AF.MIL, TONI.PARKS@WPAFB.AF.MIL. Background "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. This solicitation, F3360100QA008, is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This is not a small business set-aside. This is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. This RFP has 1 line item: Item 0001, Centac Centrifugal Air Compressor, Model Number 5CII275M2, 1 EA with 1 EA Option. Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB) has a requirement for a quantity of 1 EA with 1 EA Option Centac Centrifugal Air Compressor, Model Number 5CII275M2. This system provides unique capabilities needed in order to satisfy compatibility requirements essential to maintain operational safetyas well as support the Extreme Environments Research and Development mission. The Performance Work Statement is available at the following web site address: http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. Delivery is required approximately 9 months after receipt of order, FOB destination, net 30 payment terms. Deliver to: AFRL/VAS, Bldg 65, Area B, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. The following clauses and provisions apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items (for paragraph (a), the blanks are completed as follows: (A) technical capability, (B) past performance, and (C) price. Technical evaluation criteria (A) and (B), when combined, are significantly more important than price); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (for paragraph (b), only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (for paragraph (b), only the following clauses apply: 252.225-7001. The offeror must return a copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Copies of all provisions and clauses, including Offeror Representations and Certifications, are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. WPAFB intends to award to Ingersoll-Rand, Elmhurst, IL. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(1). However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting proposals. All proposals received by 07 Jan 00 shall be considered by the Government. Anticipated award date is 28 Jan 00. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. You may, however, download and print the file from the web. A registration page will be attached to the web site. You are not required to register; however, if you choose to register, you will receive notice of any amendments and/or addendums that may be issued to the solicitation. If you have not registered, it will be your responsibility to check the web site for any changes to the solicitation. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offers, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of the Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed herein. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, DSN 785-9095. His address is 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http//www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil. " Posted 12/20/99 (D-SN409899). (0354)

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