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 solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68. This acquisition is unrestricted.

//Schedule of items: This requirement is for Household Appliances.

//CLIN 0001: 160 ea Whirlpool washer WWCR9230 or Equal
Minimum Salient characteristics:
Minimum 9kg Max9.5Kg
1200rpm spin
Voltage 230-240
Max Net Weight 80kg
Minimum Dimensions(mm)(HxWxD) 850 x 595 x 600
Energy rating A++
Freestanding
Colour: White
UK Specification
12 month warranty

//CLIN 0002: 160 ea Whirlpool Dryer AZA9790 or Equal
Minimum Salient characteristics:
Heatpump technology
Minimum 9kg
Voltage 230-240
Minimum Dimensions(mm) (HxWxD) 845 x 632 x 596
Energy class A
Max Net weight 46kg
Freestanding
Colour: White
UK Specification
12 Month Warranty

//CLIN 0003: 50 ea Whirlpool Fridge Freezer WBE3321 or Equal
Minimum Salient characteristics:
Frost free
Minimum 323 Litres total capacity
Minimum Fridge capacity 226Ltrs
Minimum Freezer capacity 97Ltrs
Energy A+
Freezer frost free
Minimum & Maximum Dimensions(mm) (HxWxD) 1895 x 595 x 640
Max Net Weight 63Kg
Freestanding
UK Specification
12 Month Warranty

//CLIN 0004: 50 ea Whirlpool Dishwasher ADP6332WH or Equal
Minimum Salient characteristics:
Minimum 12 place setting
LED indicators
Start delay
Energy class AAA
Uses 12 litres of water per cycle
Minimum & Maximum dimensions(mm) (HxWxD) 850 x 597 x 590
Max Net weight 51Kg
Freestanding
UK Specification
12 Month Warranty

//CLIN 0005: 1 ea Shipping. 30 Days ARO
Delivery to 423 CES FMO Warehouse, RAF Alconbury, Cambs, PE28 4DA, United Kingdom. FOB Destination

// Any Offerors of any equal must be clearly identified by brand name, make and model number. Offerors of any equal must also include descriptive literature and any proposed modifications required to make an_or equal_item conform to specifications. must include descriptive literature so that the government can make an accurate comparison

//Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Go to www.sam.gov to register and for details on how to register. Please provide your DUNS and Cage code on the attached bid sheet or on submitted quote.

//Invoicing will be through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Once SAM registration is complete, please go to https://wawf.eb.mil/ to register for WAWF. Successful offeror will only be paid once a valid invoice has been submitted through the WAWF system.

// The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:
// FAR 52.211-6 "Brand Name or Equal"
//FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items ADDENDA - If Offeror cannot meet delivery date, please provide the earliest date that can be expected.
//FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items . The evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of the provision are i) Price ii) Technical. Technical is approximately equal to price. For bids in other than USD, the USAF FY 13Budget rate will be used for evaluation comparison.
//Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items.
// 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 .Additional clauses marked within 52.212-5 are: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration
// FAR 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products
// DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items . Additional clauses marked within 252.212-7001 are: 52.203-3 Gratuities, DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; Waiver - The contractor is authorized to electronically submit invoice(s) via the Internet through Wide Area Workflow system at: https://wawf.eb.mil, DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment, DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of supplies by Sea, DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea
//DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English
// DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties .
// DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) .
// DFARS 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) .
// DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests .
// DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments .
//52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/
(End of Provision)
//52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
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://farsite.hill.af.mil/
(End of Clause)
//5352.201-9101 Ombudsman.

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen:

Primary Command Ombudsman:
Ms Tara Petersen
HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110
HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (49)-6371-47-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025
Alternate Command Ombudsman:
Ms Heidi Hohn
HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110
HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (49)-6371-47- 9330 Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025

Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)

//Offers shall be submitted via email to [email protected] or by postal delivery and received not later than 1500 hrs local time, 12 August 2013.

 

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