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The 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott AFB, IL is contemplating an award for 3 Kubota RTV 1100 Utility Vehicles or an equal utility vehicle.

This is a commercial purchase using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures. The following information, as required per FAR 12.603(c) (2) applies:

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation reference number is FE440712430006; it is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, effective 04 Aug 11, and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20111004 Edition.

(iv) This acquisition is being solicited unrestricted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336112.

(v) Contract Line Item Number(s) CLINS:

Each

Kubota RTV 1100 Utility Vehicle. Additional Attachments for each vehicle include:

· Utility Vehicle – Orange with Heavy Duty Work Site

· V457 Turn Signals

· Back-up Alarm

· Rear View Mirror (1)

· Strobe Light (1)

· Strobe Light Bracket Any necessary set up or installation costs will be included in the price of Line Item 0001.

NET AMT

NET AMT

TOTAL FOR ALL ITEM NOS. 0001 – 0002:_________________

PROVIDE PRICING ON THE CLIN WITH YOUR RESPONSE.

(vi) Description of requirements: Any additional information needed can be requested by contacting Ms. Jessie Gunderman at (618) 256-9259 or email jessie.gunderman.1@us.af.mil or Ms. Marcia Wuebbels at (618) 256-9308 or email marcia.wuebbels@scott.af.mil

(vii) The Government desires FOB Destination, to 102 South Adams Bldg 4001 Room 109 Scott AFB IL 62225.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1:

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION WITH YOUR QUOTE:

1. DUNS Number _________________________________________________________

2. TIN Number ___________________________________________________________

3. CAGE Code ___________________________________________________________

4. CCR (Central Contractor Registration) Expiration Date _________________________

5. Contractor Name _______________________________________________________

6. Payment Terms/Discount (i.e. Net 15, Net 30, etc.) _____________________________

7. Delivery (i.e. 15 days, 4 weeks, etc.) _______________________________________

8. Business Size (i.e. small business, women-owned, etc.) __________________________

9. POC/Phone Number ______________________________________________________

10. Fax Number ___________________________________________________________

11. Email Address _________________________________________________________

12. FOB (Destination/Origin) _________________________________________________

13. GSA schedule, if applicable to this requirement________________________________

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY INFORMATION:

Provide descriptive literature that details the capabilities of the products offered. This information will be used to determine the technical acceptability of the products offered.

(ix) Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106. The evaluation criteria are: LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE.

(x) OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND DFARS 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION, COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE, UNLESS THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY AS PART OF ITS ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATES AT HTTPS://ORCA.BPN.GOV.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Aug 2011).

The following additional FAR clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233-3, Protest after Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

(xiii) The following provisions and clauses also apply and, in accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2 are incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-To-Know FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Carolyn Choate, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, and carolyn.choate@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2001, Section 1008 Electronic Submission and Processing of Claims for Contract Payments requires that any claim for payment under a DOD contract shall be submitted in electronic form. Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA) is the DOD system of choice for implementing this statutory requirement. Use of the basic system is at NO COST to the contractor and training will be provided. Information available at no cost is located at http://www.wawftraining.com

(xiv) N/A

(xv) QUOTES ARE DUE TO Scott AFB, IL NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. CST on 26 Oct 11.

(xvi) Quotes are due to:

201 E Winters St, Bldg 50 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015

By email: jessie.gunderman.1@us.af.mil

PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTES:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 125 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

The point of contact for this acquisition is Jessie Gunderman: phone 618-256-9259; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail jessie.gunderman.1@us.af.mil. In the event this individual is not available, contact Ms. Marcia Wuebbels: phone 618-256-9308; fax 618-256-2174; e-mail marcia.wuebbels@scott.af.mil.