Braiding Machines

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. Solicitation is issued for Purchase Request (PR) # F1R22C2122A002. This solicitation document & incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55. The NAICS Code is 333292, this is a small business set aside. The applicable size standard is 500 EMP. This will be for a Harness Braiding Machine.

Dyess AFB has the following requirements:

0001- Harness Braiding Machine NSN # 3625-01-146-3944 or equal. Must be ideal for overbraiding on harnesses. Must work well with wire materials and synthetic/ textile threads. Must be able to withstand 600g of carrier tension. Must be able to accommodate a wide range # of carriers. Must be able to accommodate a wide range of bundle diameters (2 each)

0002- Ground Freight to destination Dyess AFB, TX (1 each)

52.202-1, Definitions; Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This award will be made on the basis of lowest cost, technically acceptable. Clause at 52.212-4, contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and the following FAR clauses are cited: 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; Clause at FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hire; 52.232-23, Assignment of Claims FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-1, Disputes; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Additional Contract Terms & Conditions applicable to this procurement are: DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference.

Offers are due to: 7 CONS/LGCB, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607 or Fax (325) 696-4078, by 31 July 2012 no later than 2:00 PM CST. All questions are due by 27 July 2012 no later than 2:00 PM CST. Please contact A1C Christopher Davila by telephone (325-696-2360) or by e-mail (christopher.davila@dyess.af.mil) with any questions. Offerors shall comply with FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. Lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may register by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil.