(i) 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.

(ii) Solicitation# SOL-306-15-000060. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses by this reference are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-79.

(iv) No set asides are contemplated for this award. The NAICS code is 334210.

(v) Please see below titled "Requirement," which contains item description, unit of measures and quantities that describe this requirement. Quotes consisting of something other than the goods described in the line item numbers and items with their corresponding quantities and units of measure will not be considered for award.

(vi) Requirement Description: Refer the attached document.

This Requirement is for original products ONLY. We will NOT accept remanufactured, gray market or compatible products. Original product is defined as a new product that is designed, manufactured, and distributed by the manufacturer for use bearing their brand name.

(vii) Date and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point:
Delivery Schedule: THIRTY Days after Receipt of firm Order.
Delivery Address/Destination:
AMERICAN EMBASSY
C/O USAID AFGHANISTAN
ATTENTION: PROCUREMENT DIVISION
MASOOD SQUARE
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Shipping must be to FOB destination.

(viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated into this solicitation by this reference and applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall also propose a method of delivery as described in paragraph (xiii) of this solicitation.

(ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated into this solicitation by the reference and applies to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria included in paragraph (a) of this provision is as follows (check provision to see if it mentions order of importance):

1. Technical compliance to the requirement - goods proposed match those goods as described in paragraph (vi) of this solicitation;
2. Delivery terms proposed by offereor - a clear description of the method of delivery proposed to address the issue raised in paragraph (xiii) of this solicitation;
3. Total Evaluated Price; abd
4. Past Performance
Technical and past performance, when combined are approximately equal to price and delivery proposed.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, is incorporated into this solicitation by this reference and applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, is incorporated into this solicitation by this reference and applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited under FAR52.212-5(b) are hereby incorporated into this solicitation by this reference and are applicable to the acquisition: (1), (2), (3), (8), (9), (28), (29), (31), (32), (33), (34), (42), (46), (52).

(xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions:
The goods described under this requirement are for USAID/Afghanistan. There is an urgent need for this requirement, so an air shipment to destination should be arranged by the offeror.
The offereor shall propose a method of delivery that addresses the issue described above. The proposed method of delivery will form part of the evaluation criteria as described in paragraph (ix) of this solicitation. Import and customs support from US Embassy Kabul will be provided through the USAID contact to the recipient of this contract to help prevent delays upon arrival in Kabul, if all paperwork is in order, but offerors should consider factors complicating shipments to Afghanistan.

(xv) The date, time and place offers are due:
Quotes must be received not later than April 15, 2015. Offerors shall submit electronic quotes via [email protected] . Any correspondence sent via e-mail must contain the subject line "Solicitation SOL-306-15-000060."

(xvi) The contact for information regarding the solicitation is Abdul Samad at [email protected]