The army reserve contracting command request the purchase of fourteen (14) 50 ton hydraulic presses to be shipped to multiple locations.

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.

The US Army Reserve is requesting a quote for 14 - 50 TON H frame Hydraulic Presses to be shipped to multiple locations as specified in the attached SOW:

This requirement will be issued as a firm fixed price commercial item purchase IAW FAR Part 12 "Acquisition of Commercial Items". The following clauses are applicable to this solicitation and will be incorporated into the award document; 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and 252.212-7001.

Request for Quote: This requirement is set aside 100% for small businesses participation as a Meet or Exceed the specifications of the SOW under NAICS code 333518 (Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing) firm fixed price purchase order.

To satisfy the "Non-manufacturer rule" a contractor under a small business set-aside shall be a small business under the applicable size standard and shall provide either its own product or that of another domestic small business manufacturing or processing concern (see 13 CFR 121.406.) Failure to comply with the above mentioned guidance will result in your offer be considered non-responsive.

Quotes will be evaluated using low price technically acceptable. Please provide your quote via email to octavio.palmerocampusano@usar.army.mil not later than 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, 14 August 2012. Vendors must be enrolled in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA). Payment will be processed using Wide Area Workflow.

Include in your quote your firm's Cage Code, Tax Identification Number (TIN) and DUNS Number.

See the attached Statement of Work for a complete and detail information related to the specifications and delivery locations.

Please contact me at octavio.palmerocampusano@usar.army.mil if there are any questions.