This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA4625-09-Q-0053. This will be a Small Business set aside.

Requirement:

2 SETS A-10C Control Stick and Throttle Grips (installed)
Grip switches and button tops accurately replicate the actual aircraft in form, fit, function and tactile feel.

2 (ea) - BT FC1000-TH Throttle Mechanism
A full 50 degrees of travel in dual throttle configuration with adjustable detents
Idle detent at 5 degrees off stop
Mil travel +40 degrees off stop
After Burner detent at 10 degrees after "Full Mil"
Field adjustable friction from 0 -15lbs

2 (ea) - BT FC1000-CS Control Stick Mechanism
37 - pin screw connector attach point for grip
Force feedback is controlled by BT's precision-machined spring cartridges
o Adjustable for preload and force
o Excellent "return to zero" characteristics
Force is selectable to match the aircraft application.

2 (ea) Desk top mounts
To adjust ergonomics to meet time in seat requirements

Compatible With
Hard Drive: VelociRaptor 300GB Hard Drive - 10K
Graphics Card: GeForce 9800 GT - 1024MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0
Intel Core i7 965 Processor Extreme Edition - 3.20GHz
Memory: 4Gb Dual Channel PC10600 DDR3 1333MHz
FireB3 IEEE 1394 B input Asus Rampage II Extreme Motherboard - Intel X58, LGA 1366
Operating System: Windows XP Pro SP3
Graphics Card (Secondary): GeForce 9800 GT - 1024MB GDDR3, PCI Express 2.0

NOTE: In accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, items that have the same specifications and capabilities as the system described above will be considered for award. Should a quote be provided with an "or equal" item, technical specifications shall be provided so a determination may be made by our technical representatives that the proposed items will be acceptable

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20090825. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contracts Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor sale to the government; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-35 Equal opportunity for Special disabled Veterans, Veterans of VietnamEra and other eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-42 Statement of equivalent rates for federal hires; FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act - Price adjustment; DFARS Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations; DFARS Clause 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman Clause; DFARS Clause 5352.223-9000, FAR Clause 52.204-7, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; 52.204-8 Central Contractor Registration (CCR); DFARS Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request. Registration is required in the CCR database in order to receive a Government contract. DFARS Provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS Provision 252.212-7000 with their quote (Note: On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) has been implemented in FAR Clause 52.212-3 effective 01 Jan 05. ORCA enables vendors to submit and update their representations and certifications on-line. ORCA is part of the Business Partner Network (BPN) and is located at http://orca.bpn.gov. The ORCA site contains an ORCA Application Handbook and an ORCA Quick Reference Guide.) DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. This procurement is a Small Business set aside. The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 611512.
Award will be based on the best value to the Government. Paper copies of the Request for Quotation will not be made available. Quotations can be e-mailed to the following e-mail address: [email protected] or by FAX to (660) 687-4822 to the attention of Terry Hester. NOTE: Quotations must be received by 24 September 2009, 1:00 PM CST; late quotations will not be considered for award. Prospective offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) in order to be eligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.