This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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. Solicitation number is F61775-03-Q-1499 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-12. This acquisition is unrestricted. The U.S. Air Force 48 Contracting Squadron intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order for: Funding is available. This will be brand name only without substitutes due to specific regulations for aircraft parts. The part number will be in the item description. CLIN 0001: APECS 1-F Cushioning System (F-15)Full Seat Assembly W/FAB &WO Part Number 34F150 manufactured by Oregon Aero Inc. QTY 104 each. CLIN 0002: Shipping quotation to both DOVER AFB De and RAF Lakenheath United Kingdom. Delivery date for all items: 30 October 2003. Location is 48 LSS/LGLT, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom IP27 9PN. All quotes for an “equal” product, will not be considered. Far provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: paragraphs (h) and (i) of this provision do not apply and change paragraph (c) from 30 calendar days to 60 calendar days. Far provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this RFQ with the following addenda: Paragraph (a) is filled in with (1) Price and (2) Technical Capability of the item to meet the Government needs; paragraph (b) does not apply. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, without addenda and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this acquisition (including: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52,222.37and 52.232-33). DFARS provisions at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFAR 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax (VAT) Exclusion; and 252.229-7008, Relief From Import Duty (UK) applies to this acquisition; including USAFE 5352.225-9102, Submission of offers in other than United States Currency. All FAR, DFARS AND USAFE clauses, in full text, can be found at URL http://farsite.hill.af.mil. NOTICE: REFERENCE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7004, "REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION". AS OF 31 MAY 1998, ALL CONTRACTORS WISHING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRY. IT IS THE OFFEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER AND/OR CONFIRM THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. ANY OFFEROR THAT IS NOT REGISTERED OR WHOSE INFORMATION IN THE REGISTRY IS INCORRECT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN AWARD. Quotes must be received by 18 September 03 at 1600 (4:00 p.m.) Local Time. Quotes shall be mailed to: 48th Contracting Squadron, Unit 5070 Box 270, APO, AE 09461-0270 hand carried; E-Mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to 011 (44) 1638 527 202. For information regarding this solicitation contact Matthew Girardi at 011 (44) 1638 527073 and reference the solicitation number.

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