F3V3E18136A001_Nix

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ #F3V3E18136A001. This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE under the North American Industrial Classification Standard code #327122 and Small Business Size Standard 500, applies to this procurement. IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2007-18 and Defense Acquisition Circular 2007-08.

Description of requirements:

0001- Lowes Item #57954 Elegant Collection 12"x12" Rialton Once Porcelain Tile for Fire Department Bathroom Self-Help Project. Venetian Stone, Shade: 03665 2807-H2 or equivalent.

0002- Lowes Item Number 47326 American Olean HS Weddington 2"x2" MSC Russet Weddington Tile (12"x12" Sheet) ceramic tile for Fire Department Bathroom Self-Help Project. Bolor: WD10, Shape: 22HC1Y2
WD10- Russet or equivalent.

FOB: Destination for delivery to 136 K Avenue Suite #1, Sheppard AFB TX 76311

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, all listed by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm):

The clause at FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commerical Items. Evaulation factors are, but limited to, price/cost, delivery terms, warranty, and past performance.

The provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt. 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Complete your Reps/Certs and Orca information electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov.

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation:
FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
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 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.225-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965
FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires
FAR 42.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price Adjustment

The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act, applies to this solicitation. (Service Contracts Only)

The clause at FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination

The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation:
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program
DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

The provision at DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman

The clause at AFFARS 5352.223-9001, Health and Safety on Government Installations

The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. Submission of a quote does not obligate the government to make an award. All quotes must be e-mailed to A1C John Nix, john.nix@sheppard.af.mil, (940) 676-6219. Quotes are required to be received no later than 3:00 p.m. EST, Friday May 30, 2008.