Unnamed Project

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.

THIS IS PRESOLICITATION INFORMATION ONLY

The government expects to award a Firm Fixed Price, 5 year Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) type contract. The guaranteed minimum quantity will be 450 EA of both Kits. The maximum order quantity over 5 years will be no greater than 2,000 ea of both Kits. The government has no obligation to purchase additional quantities over the minimum quantity of the contract resulting from the solicitation. The shipping terms will be FOB destination (61299). The items being procured will require a Certificate of Conformance (COC) to be shipped with any and all materials on all delivery orders issued under the IDIQ after award. This will be in support of the M997 Ambulance program at RIA-JMTC. Proposed contract action is a competitive, full & open procurement. Estimated date of issue for the solicitation is between 25 - 29 March 2013. The solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102, therefore, hard copies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/default.cfm

CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore, incumbent upon interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of the same. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government.