Horses

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) # F4D3E30155A001.

Submit written offers - quote template provided upon request. Oral offers will not be accepted. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-42 and DFARS Change Notice 20100623. North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) 424590 and Size Standard 100 apply to this procurement.

Project Number: F4D3E30155A001
Project Title: Horses for patrol

1. Quote shall conform to the CLIN structure as established in this synopsis/solicitation. A quote template is available upon request.
2. Quotes shall be valid for 30 days after close of solicitation.
3. All questions or comments must be provided to the Contract Specialist in writing; telephone and other means of oral communication will not be permitted. The Contract Specialist is Jessica Nelson, Jessica.Nelson@vandenberg.af.mil,

The contract will be Firm Fixed Price with the following structure:
Include a complete breakdown of all costs:

CLIN 0001 Broke Quarter Horses 6 EA
CLIN 0002 Saddles 6 EA
CLIN 0003 Bridles 6 EA
CLIN 0004 Reins 6 EA
CLIN 0005 Bits Sets 6 EA
CLIN 0006 Delivery 1 EA

The following Clauses apply to this award:
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items.

ADDENDUM:

1. Contractor shall submit specification sheets for saddles, bridles, reins, and bits sets.
2. A mandatory inspection of the horses shall be required. Please contact me to schedule an inspection (805) 606-2480.
3. Contractors shall submit all sale and medical history for horses.
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated based on Best Value.
52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation.

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

52.222-3 Convict Labor

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.

52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports.

52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance.

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

52.233-3 Protest after Award.

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies.
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration
252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items.
5352.201-9101 Ombudsman
252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
CONS G-800 Memorandum for Vandenberg AFB Contractors

All potential offerors are reminded that compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), is mandatory. Lack of registration in the CCR will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. All quotes should be good for 30 days from date of submission and must be sent to Jessica Nelson at Jessica.Nelson@vandenberg.af.mil or faxed to 805-606-5867 no later than 8:00 AM PST on 19 July 10.