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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IAW FAR 12.603

SOLICITATION NUMBER: FA8216-13-Q-0136

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13.5 -- Test Program for Certain Commercial Items <http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/13.htm#P424_60485> 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 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), for a firm fixed type contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 2005-62. All responsible sources may submit a quotation in response to this solicitation, which shall be considered. A contract may be awarded resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government.

The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, intends to award one firm fixed price contract for the acquisition of item(s) listed below. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to select one contractor; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the proposals/quotes, prices submitted, and the availability of funds.

Requirement Overview:

CAUSTIC SODA

Required Delivery Date (RDD):

30 days after date of contract (ADC) NOTE: offers exceeding RDD DO NOT meet the terms and conditions of this solicitation

Delivery Information:

FOB Destination, Tinker AFB, OK

NOTE: offers with FOB Orgin DO NOT meet the terms and conditions of this solicitation Inspection and Acceptance:

Inspection and acceptance of the item will be performed at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma Warranty Type:

Standard commercial warranty

Competition Requirement:

Full & Open NAICS Code:

325998

Size Standard:

500 Employees Other Pertinent Information:

N/A Payment Information:

Payments shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destination.

NOTE: offers requiring advanced or progress payments DO NOT meet the term and conditions of this solicitation.

Required Registration by all Contractors:

In order to do business with the government, it is mandatory per 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, that all offerors must be registered with:

· System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov)

NOTE: Contact the POC on the website for information and guidance regarding these registrations

Applicable Clauses/Provisions (Federal Acquisition Regulation http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html):

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Evaluation of Proposals:

All offeror’s responses will be evaluated in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items. Award will be conducted under the provisions of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Technical: quote must be rated as technically acceptable to be eligible for award

(2) Price: award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror

Contract Line Items (CLINs):

In order to be determined technically acceptable, an offer must clearly show that it meets the following criteria:

Bulk Sodium Hydroxide (aka caustic soda) IAW fed spec O-S-598, material must be premixed with water and sodium hydroxide 50% each. Temp of solution must be maintained at 50 Deg F, variation 3%.

Material must be accompanied by certificates of analysis. Material will be evaluated according to specifications stated above.

Proposal Submission Requirements

· Register company at System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov)

· Ensure proposal meets all terms and conditions of this solicitation

· Provide any documentation to support technical acceptability

· Complete this form below

· Submit completed proposal to Contract Specialist named below

Company Information

Street Address

City

Business Type (In Accordance With FAR 19.001, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.html) Example is business: large, small, 8(a), etc

Point of Contact Information

Quote/Proposal Information

Issue Price Per Unit (Firm Fixed Price) Total Price (Firm Fixed Price)

The LPTA quote that conforms to the RFQ may be selected for award. In order to be technically acceptable and conform to the RFQ, the offeror must propose exactly in accordance with the item description reflected above. No deviations will be accepted.

Discount Terms (NET 30 if unspecified):

YES NO (see Delivery Information pg 1)

Carefully review all documents before signing

Proposal Submission Information (emailed proposals are preferred):

Quotations are due at Tinker AFB by 10:00 AM, CST, 22 February 2013.

Nycole Parker Contract Specialist

Phone: 405-739-2829 E-mail: nycole.parker@tinker.af.mil.

DO NOT TRANSMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OVER UNSECURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. OFFICIAL DOD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING. USE OF DOD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO MONITORING.