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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is SET ASIDE FOR A SMALL BUSINESS. Due to the non-manufacturer rule the small business must manufacturer the end product. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 334516, Size Standard 500 employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request number F2KBAD0097A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41 effective 13 May 2010. The Government intends to award one contract for the following four contract line item numbers (CLINs):

CLIN 0001: Qty - 1

Spectrometer, VIS 400-1050, single stage cooled - 20∙°C

CLIN 0002: Qty - 1

Spectrometer, NIR 900-1700, single stage cooled - 20∙°C

CLIN 0003: Qty - 1

Spectrometer, NIR 1650-2500, 4 stage deep cooled - 60∙°C

CLIN 0004: Qty - 1

Fiber Connected: includes three fiber inputs, one for each spectrometer, bundled into one probe. (Windows-based software, power supply, and cables.)

When submitting your response, include all shipping expenses in your total quote.

APPROXIMATE DELIVERY DATE IS 30 DAYS FROM AWARD. FOB: DESTINATION. Inspection and acceptance: DESTINATION. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contract Registration; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33; FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2004); FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009), FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking Persons; DFARs 252.204-7004 Alternate A Central Contract Registration; DFARs 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply 52.203-3, 252.225-7001, 252.243-7002]; DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreement, DFARs 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARs 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARs 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request; DFARs 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; DFARs 252.211-7003 ALTERNATE I (AUG 2008) Item Identification and Valuation; DFARs 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications.

OFFERORS: RESPOND TO ENTIRE REQUEST; IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION USED TO EVALUATE QUOTES. FAILURE TO INCLUDE
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/INFORMATION MAY RENDER YOUR
OFFER NONRESPONSIVE. OFFER, FILL-INS, AGREEMENTS, PUBLISHED
PRICE LISTS, TECHNICAL LITERATURE, ETC, MAY BE SENT TO
Mrs. Michelle Allamon, PHONE: 505-846-8391, FAX: 505-846-4262 OR EMAIL:
[email protected]. PLEASE REFERENCE THE RFQ NUMBER ON ALL
DOCUMENTS.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR PUBLISHED PRICE LIST TO SUPPORT
PRICES QUOTED.
DUNS NUMBER: __________________
CAGE CODE: __________________
TAXPAYER ID NUMBER: __________________
PROPOSED DELIVERY DATE IS___________________AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER.
PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS_______________
VENDOR EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________
VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT: __________________

All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment.

All offers are due no later than 27 May 2010 at 10:00AM (Mountain Standard Time). Offers may be mailed to 377 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Mrs. Michelle Allamon, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-18, Kirtland AFB NM 87117-5606, E-mailed to [email protected], or faxed to (505) 846-4262 ATTN: Mrs. Michelle Allamon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (866) 606-8220 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

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