COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Arbitrary Waveform Generator

(I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NB818030-9-14116BS.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33.

(IV) This procurement is unrestricted and open to all sources. The associated NAICS code is 334515. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item:

Line Item 0001: Brand Name or equal to: Tektronix, Inc. Item AWG7101, Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Refurbished, Qty 1 each.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:
Salient Characteristics:
Peak to Peak jitter < 50ps/.
High speed (bandwidth equal to 10 Gs/sec)
Capable of creating arbitrary waveform 32 MB long

(VII) Required delivery 30 days ARO. Place of Delivery is 325 Broadway, Bldg. 22, Boulder, CO 80305-3328, USA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to complete and return the attached RFQ format.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows:
1) Technical Capability: Must meet all salient characteristics as stated in Seciton VI.
2) Technical Compatibility: GPIB interface and minimum of one USB port.
3) Past Performance: Quality, Timeliness, and customer service. Must supply two references upon request.
4) Price: Quote must state price in U.S. Dollars.
5) Delivery: Quote must include delivery schedule
6) Warranty: Quote must state warranty, if applicable
Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government.

(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2009), with its quote.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Mar 2009), applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply:
(18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
(19) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
(20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).
(21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
(22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(32)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.
X (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.
(34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition:
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)
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(es):
http:www.arnet.gov
(End of clause)

The following additional terms and conditions apply:
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. MST/MDT on July 6, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Brenda Summers. The fax number is (303) 497-3163 and email address is [email protected] .

(XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Brenda Summers, Purchasing Agent, 303-497-5588, [email protected] .