IMPORTANT NOTE: This quote is requested for an end-of-year requirement. Funds are not currently available for this purchase. Funds may be received at anytime from now until the end of the fiscal year (30 Sep 04). It is also possible that no funding may be available and no award may be made. Submission of a quote does not obligate the government to make an award. Pricing should remain valid until at least 30 Sep, if at all possible.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the following commercial items:

0001- 2 Ea, Ultrasonic Trim Knife Kit:Domestic Kit Assy; UTK-150; E-150 Power Supply; Handgrip; TW-1 Converter Horn Assembly; Collate Tip; Set of Blades; and Horn Change Fixture.FOB Destination Mfg: Branson Ultrasonics Part# 159-085-053 or equal

FOB: Destination for delivery to 230 Chevalier Field Ave, Pensacola NAS FL 32508

This synopsis and solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ FU13PEN418107 reference Trim Knife Set. This procurement is being issued as 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. North American Industrial Classification Standard 333992 , Size Standard, 500 Emp, applies to this procurement.IAW FAR 252.204-7004, all firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, all listed by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Included by Reference(http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm) :

The provision at FAR 52.247-37 FOB Destination

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

The provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt. 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal.

The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by EFT – CCR

The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act—North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act—Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.

The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act, applies to this solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. Submission of a quote does not obligate the government to make an award. All quotes must be emailed to SrA Joshua Irwin [email protected] 940-676-7653 Quotes are required to be received no later than 9:00 a.m. EST, Fri 27 Aug 04.

Alt POC: Amn Billy Cantu, [email protected] 940-676-5186