Tape Binders Brand Name or Equal Powis Parker Fastback FB15xs

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and 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. The solicitation number is W52H09-08-T-50JR and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 323118. This requirement is a (Total Small Business Set-Aside, Full and Open Competition). The Quotes must be received by 2008-09-15 10:00 A.M. Central Time FOB Destination with delivery to Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299

The TACOM LCMC Rock Island requires the following items, Prowis Fastback FB15xs or Equal, to the following:
Qty: 14 Item: Brand name or equal to Powis Fastback FB15xs
Delivery to:
Great Lakes, IL 60088 Qty 2
Sparta, WI 54656 Qty 1
Warren, MI 48397 Qty 1
Crane, IN 47522 Qty 1
Rock Island, IL 61299 Qty 1
Indianapolis, IN 46249 Qty 2
Battle Creek, MI 49017 Qty 1
Scott AFB, IL 62225 Qty 1
Columbus, OH 43213 Qty 1
Cleveland, OH 44199 Qty 1
WPAFB, OH 45433 Qty 1
St. Louis, MO 63114-6128 Qty 1

All vendor quotes must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, and 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26), 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-50. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil

Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO).

CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of technically acceptable offer with lowest price and best delivery date. The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.
overall lowest price, technically acceptable offer.
The following DFARS clauses will apply to this award and are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM: 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor

Registration, 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests-Wide Area Workflow, 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, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.243-7003 Pricing of Contract Modifications

The Contractor shall provide a signed copy of the Buy American Act certificate with their quotes. A copy of the clause 252.225-7000 can be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM.

All invoices shall be submitted and uploaded via Wide Area Workflow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. Information is available at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

FOB Destination terms apply to this acquisition. The quotation price shall include all shipping and handling charges. Shipping and/or handling charges shall not be listed in the quotation as a separate line item entry. Applicable shipping or handling charges shall be included into the unit/extended price.


All Items must include shipping to
Great Lakes, IL 60088 Qty 2
Sparta, WI 54656 Qty 1
Warren, MI 48397 Qty 1
Crane, IN 47522 Qty 1
Rock Island, IL 61299 Qty 1
Indianapolis, IN 46249 Qty 2
Battle Creek, MI 49017 Qty 1
Scott AFB, IL 62225 Qty 1
Columbus, OH 43213 Qty 1
Cleveland, OH 44199 Qty 1
WPAFB, OH 45433 Qty 1
St. Louis, MO 63114-6128 Qty 1

TACOM LCMC (RI) intends to award RACOM, 201 W. State St., PO Box 574, Marshalltown, IA 50158-0574 a contract for the radio units and accessories for the fire department and additional programming and set up, access to the RACOM radio network using RACOM portable, mobile, and base radio on a Sole Source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This effort also includes all technical service work, support, programming, and parts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This synopsis is being published for subcontracting purposes only. No solicitation is being issued. Offers from concerns other than the above are not solicited. This announcement is not a request for quotations.
The organization intends to award this on or about Friday, September 12, 2008..

TACOM LCMC (RI) intends to award RACOM, 201 W. State St., PO Box 574, Marshalltown, IA 50158-0574 a contract for the radio units and accessories for the fire department and additional programming and set up, access to the RACOM radio network using RACOM portable, mobile, and base radio on a Sole Source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This effort also includes all technical service work, support, programming, and parts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This synopsis is being published for subcontracting purposes only. No solicitation is being issued. Offers from concerns other than the above are not solicited. This announcement is not a request for quotations.

The organization intends to award this on or about Friday, September 12, 2008.