RFQ_Combo.docx

15 December 2015 The issuing agency’s address is as follows:

31st Contracting Squadron/LGCC Via Pordenone 89/b, Bldg 600, Area “E” Aviano Air Base 33081 Aviano (PN) Italy SUBJECT: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Cellular Analysis Machine.

Offerors must be registered and active in System for Award Management (SAM) (see https://www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. Please respond via email if information/guidance is needed.

The proposed solicitation number for this solicitation is FA5682-16-Q-5002.

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (combo) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 5.202(a)(12), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested.

ii. Solicitation number FA5682-16-Q-5002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

iii. This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN, and Air Force Acquisition Circular.

iv. The following NAICS code applies to this solicitation: 339112.

Must be 220/50 volt MFG: Beckman Coulter Model: DXH600

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The total price for the above items is: _______________.

FM5682 31 MDG

ATTN: Leo Cinquemani Bldg 1029, Cargo Movement Element Base USAF di Aviano Via Pordenone 51, 33081 Aviano, ITALY

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vii. The procedures to be used in awarding the contract are request for written quotation. The anticipated award date is 13 January 2016.

viii. This solicitation will be using FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

ix. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to the provision. Paragraph (b) Submission of offers is added to read: Quotations shall contain at a minimum the following information: Company name, POC name, phone, and e-mail, product part number, product description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, shipping costs (if applicable), total price, discount terms, delivery terms.

x. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. There are two specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a). The first evaluation factor is (i) technical capability of the item quoted to meet the requirement of that provision. The second evaluation factor is (ii) price. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be used in this acquisition.

xi. Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. See https://www.acquisition.gov.

xii. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda are made to this clause. Paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance is added to read: The contractor shall use the Wide Area Workflow web page at https://wawf.eb.mil/index.html to submit invoices for acceptance. Paragraph (o) Warranty is added to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial (including manufacturer) warranties to the United States Government. The Government reserves the right to award on a CLIN by CLIN basis.

xiii. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition This solicitation and resultant contract contains provisions and clauses that may be included by reference. You may view provisions or clauses incorporated by reference at this website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

The following clauses/provisions also apply to this acquisition:

FAR

DFARS

AFFARS

5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN is filled in as follows:

Primary Command Ombudsman:

Mr. Douglas Guldan HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany E-mail: douglas.guldan@us.af.mil

DSN: (314)480-2209

COMM: 0049-6371-47-2209

Alternate Command Ombudsman:

Ms. Heidi Hoehn HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany E-mail: heidi.hoehn@ramstein.af.mil Tel: (49)-6371-47-9330, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025

* The full text of the FAR, DFARS and AFFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

Only the Beckman Coulter DXH600 will be considered acceptable for this acquisition. Please see the attached Brand Name Justification for more details. Offers received will be reviewed and considered for award. Please fill out the chart above and reply via email along with your complete offer.

The following action code applies to this solicitation: 65

xv. Quotations are due in this office by 16:00 hrs Central European Time (CET) on 06 January 2016. Quotations may be hand delivered (no receipt released), e-mailed or faxed. It is important that you cite the RFQ number in your correspondence. Any offer must be exclusive of taxes. Our payment terms are net 30 days from the acceptance of the service rendered and/or submission of related invoice.

xvi. The points of contact (POCs) for this solicitation are listed below.

Submit offers and any questions to: steven.slosser@us.af.mil Telephone number: 0434-307125

Additionally, you may also contact: byron.burton@us.af.mil Telephone number: 0434-307969