Laser Wire Marking System

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 Number FA8629-12-R-2436 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP).

This requirement is set-aside 100% for Small Business
NAICS: 339943
Number of Employees: 500

Award will be based on the lowest priced offer that meets the following:

The requirement is for one (1) tabletop laser marking system for wire/cable.

General Description:

The marking system shall have (at minimum):
• Portable tabletop laser marking system.
• The unit needs to meet MIL-W-5088L and MIL-M-81531. The unit will need to have full graphics capability including upper and lower case, the capability for different fonts and graphics that can be marked on wires, wire bundles, and tubing, and the unit must have unlimited fonts/size and can print horizontal, vertical, or multiline.
• Spacing for marking from .1 to 99 inches with a feed speed up to 40 feet per minute.
• The unit needs to handle wire sizes from 26 - 6 AWG.
• Must have a powered coil pan that has a power cutter.
• The unit cannot have special power or cooling requirements and must be mounted on a portable cart.
• The unit needs to be able to operate in an environment that allows it to be moved around without a recalibration task being accomplished.
• The unit needs to be low maintenance or maintenance free.
• The unit needs to be operating in place at the RDIF no later than 15 June 2012.

Price should be FOB Destination Rapid Development Integration Facility (RDIF), WPAFB, OH 45433.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead stationery.

Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items with the offer.

Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following provisions and clauses also apply:
FAR Clauses:
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, Alternate I
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification

DFARS Clauses:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea
5352.201-9101, Ombudsman

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) necessary for this acquisition (and consistent with customary commercial practices) will be determined by the contracting officer.

Proposals are due by 4pm eastern time on 3 May 2012.

Contracting Office Address:
Bldg 46
1895 5th Street
WPAFB, OH 45433-7233

Or e-mail:
Richard.Saltsman@wpafb.af.mil