This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F3HTG19251A001 is issued as a request for quotation. Funds are currently available. Quotations must be good for one month after the closing post date. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315222. The business size standard is 500. Offutt AFB intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the following items:

Line Items:

1. Fechheimer Ceremonial Overcoats for Heartland of America Band at Offutt AFB, NE; Qty: 120 ea
2. Or Equal Items Acceptable

Contractor must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. If not already registered in CCR, go to WWW.CCR.GOV to register prior to submitting quote. GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE ONE (1) CONTRACT BUT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL BIDS. The clause at FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984); 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition along with 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (price will be the only evaluation factor); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions incorporated by reference; 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by reference; 52.252-5 Authorized Deviation and Provisions; 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable; 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clauses also apply to this acquisition: 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contracting Registration; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. Additionally, the following DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001are applicable; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III. The following AFFARS clauses also apply to this acquisition: 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman; 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.
Offers are due by 1:00 p.m. CST Wednesday 31 March 2010. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing post date. Quotes should be submitted via email to: [email protected] or fax to number (402) 294-7280. Address any questions to SSgt Brian Grant at (402) 232-8657.