This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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 Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-05-T-0082, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-27 effective December 22, 2004. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 326199 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The proposed acquisition is reserved for 100% small businesses. LINE ITEM 0001 – Hanger, Coat constructed of unbreakable plastic, Qty 24992 each Hanger has trouser bar and swivel hook Dimensions: horizonal trouser bar 16” long Each side of angled top bar 10” with notches in order to hang lingerie straps etc. Must be able to support cadet issue overcoat - strong heavy duty COLOR: BROWN sample photographs can be provided by emailing: [email protected] First article is required LINE ITEM 0002 - Hanger, skirt, Women’s constructed of unbreakable plastic Qty 460 each Hanger has swivel hook and horizontal bar with two metal or plastic grips to hold skirt. horizonal bar 16” long Each side of angled top bar 9” - strong heavy duty is required COLOR: BROWN sample photographs can be provided by emailing: [email protected] First article is required PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: Packaging Instructions: Women’s box will include 2 ea skirt hangers and 16 each coat hangers for a total of 230 boxes Men’s box will have 18 each coat hangers for a total of 1184 boxes Delivery May 15, 2005. FOB Destination ONLY – United States Air Force Academy, CO Must be registered with Central Contractor Registration CCR This is a requirement to do business with the Department of Defense Air Force. No contract can be awarded to any company without this registration: www.bpn.gov/CCRINQ. This Product must comply with the Buy American Act (100% manufactured in the USA; and at least 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be MADE IN THE USA.) Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda: "Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, an over all total price, a technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, acknowledgement of solicitation Amendments, a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx) and DFARS 252.225-7000 (http://farsite.hil.af.mil/), Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. (Attachement 1) The provisions at 52-212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Add to 52.212-2 "The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose offer is lowest price, technically acceptable. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, with the following addenda, applies: FAR FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference: 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, 252.225-7031 Secondary Boycott of Israel. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address: http://farsite.hil.af.mil/. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: (b) 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 30. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Offers must be received NLT 3 PM Mountain Standard Time 9 February 2005, at 10th ABW/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Please submit any questions and/or quotes via e-mail to the [email protected] Or fax TO: Ronnie Wilkinson, Contract Specialist (719) 333-9103. Please contact Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8560 or email to [email protected] in my absence. (End of Text)

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