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 within this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; information is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number for this procurement is CULTRA-F3N0521117A006-MANLIFT and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53, Defense Acquistion Circular DPN 20110725, and Air Force Acquistion Circular 2011-0714. This solicitation is not set aside or restricted. For informational purposes the North American Industry Classification System Code is 423830. This is a firm fixed price procurement using commercial item procedures and award selection will be made based on price and meeting the delivery requirement. The following items are required:

Quantity: One (1) Each:
Manitou-Maniscopic, MRT 2540, M Series or Equal
SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS

Items shall be received 10 Weeks ADC
FOB Destination for delivery to Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany 66877

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, and ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors - Commercial Items Late offers: Request for Quotations or modification of quotes received at this address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers will not be considered. Evaluation/Award: IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Price and Delivery. FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Ceritifications Commercial Items. Offerors shall complete a copy of the Online Offeror Representations and Certifications Application. Please refer to http://orca.bpn.gov/login.aspx for information regarding the Online Representation and Certification Application process.

The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items
FAR 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products
FAR 52.229-6, Taxes Foreign Fixed Price Contracts
DFAR 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country
DFAR 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with firms that are owned or controlled by the Government of a Terriorst Country
DFAR 252.222-7002, Compliance with local Labor Laws
DFAR 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform
DFAR 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions
DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on contract Payments
DFAR 252.233-7001, Choice of Law
FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; additional clauses 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 52.233-2, Service of Protest, (a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

700CONS/LGCA, Unit 3115, APO AE 09021
or
700 Contracting Squadron/LGCA
Am Opelkreisel, ROB, Bldg 164
D-67663 Kaiserslautern

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses inicorporated by reference, http://farsite.hill.af.mil
DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Solicitations Certifications-Commercial Items
DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Order applicable to Defense Acquistion of Commercial Items; additional clauses 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 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors outside the Unites States, (d) Information and guidance pertaining to DoD antiterrorism/force protection can be obtained from HQ AFSFC/SFPA; Phone: DSN 945-7035 / 36 or Commercial (210) 925-7035 / 36
DFARS 252.229-7001 Alt 1 Tax Relief, VAT Rate is 19%
AFFARS 5352.9101 Ombudsman

THIS REQUEST IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. PURCHASE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
PRICE MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 30 SEP 11.
AWARD WILL BE MADE ON ALL OR NONE.

All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before being considered for award. Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Center at 1-888-227-2423. All quotes must be sent to Lt Brooke Cultra at fax US 011-49-0631-536-8414, NON US 49-6371-536-8414 or e-mail [email protected]. Quotes are required to be received no later than 10:00AM EST, Monday, 12 Sept 2011.

Bid Protests Not Available