Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 3rd Contracting Squadron, 10480 22nd Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK, 99506-2500

68 -- SODIUM ACETATE F65501-00Q0051 SOL F65501-00Q0051 DUE 051900 POC Steve Turner, NCOIC, Specialized Flight, Phone 907-552-5601, Fax 907-552-8109, Email steven.turner@elmendorf.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F65501-00Q005 1&LocID=641. E-MAIL: Steve Turner, steven.turner@elmendorf.af.mil. Sodium Acetate _ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. Solicitation number F65501-00Q0051 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The incorporated document provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 2869; Small Business Standard is 1000 employees. This acquisition has been 100% set aside for small businesses. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination. Delivery shall be made to the following address: 3 CES/CEORH Bldg # 9361, Elmendorf AFB Alaska. Clin 0001 _ Cryotech NAAC Sodium Acetate or equal . Qty _ 40 TN (Item must come in one ton super sacks). Must meet FAA approved specifications for deicing and anti-icing compounds in the form of a solid for use on runways and taxiways. Composition: 97% minimum by weight, anhydrous sodium acetate with less than 1% corrosion inhibitors. Particle Size: Sieve _ 4, 90% passing, Sieve _ 14, 10% passing. Shape: Spherical Pellets. Bulk Density: 40-45 pounds per cubic foot, 0.64 to 0.72 grams per cubic centimeter. Typical Ph: 8 to 10.5 in a 10% solution. Packaging: 1,000kg (1 metric ton _ 2205 ls) Super Sacks. If you are quoting an or equal be sure to include all specifications to include pictures, if any. Otherwise award can not be made. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated and shall remain in full force in any resultant purchase order; FAR Part 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items is incorporated by reference. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to the solicitation. Award will be made based on low-price/technically acceptable offeror (LPTA). The government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote received without discussions. FAR Part 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Note the following addenda to FAR 52.212-4: Incorporate DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Incorporate the clause by reference at 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items. However, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52-222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52-222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Vietnams of the Vietnam Era and 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. _ Flag Commercial Vessels. Incorporate DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act _ NAFTA. This is a DO rated order with a priority identification symbol of C9E. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Submit signed and dated offer to 3 CONS/LGCA 10480 22nd St., Elmendorf AFB AK 99506 at or before 1500 (3:00p.m.) Alaska Time 19 May 2000. Quotation shall be signed, dated and submitted on your company_s letterhead or quotation forms. Quotations may be submitted via fax. All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing and faxed to SrA Amy K. Proffitt, (907) 552-9679 or to SrA Maripet Short at (907) 552-7574. No telephonic responses will be processed. Please remember that an award can not be made with out being registered in the CCR. Posted 05/05/00 (D-SN452110). (0126)

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