This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. The NAICS for this solicitation is 333314. The size standard for a small business under this NAICS code is 500 employees. This is a total small business set aside for an ophthalmic microscope. This microscope is to be used for ophthalmic surgical procedures. This piece of equipment needs to be 1880mm tall from floor to top of arm, 805x805 mm from one wheel to the other wheel, Apo chromatic optics with T anti-reflex multi-coating, motorized zoom system Zoom ratio 1:6, focusing range:50mm, binocular tube:0-180 degree tiltable, eyepieces:12.4x (10x optional), superlux eye xenon illumination with manual bulb exchange, have a weight of 11.3 kh with tilt tube, co-observation tube w/o accessories, bright Flex illumination, integrated slit illumination-vertical width 2.5mm, horizontal: width 2.5mm and 5mm, movable, integrated 408 nm UV cut-off filter, retinal protective device, scieral glare reduction filter, retinal protective device, fiber light guide. Award Basis: Best Value. The following factors will be used to evaluate the offer: Technical Capability, Price, and delivery schedule. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial, applies to this solicitation. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is also applicable. In addition to the price list and drawing, offeror shall submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with Alternate I. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and resulting award: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 (Deviation), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items {Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DRARS) Deviation}; FAR 52.204-1 CCR; 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts & Compliance Reports; FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification; FAR 52.223-9, Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products; FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price; far 52.247-34 FOB Destination, FAR 52.249-8 Default Fixed Price Svc/Supply; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.253-6 Authorized Deviations is Clauses; DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFAR 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors and AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive a DOD award or payment. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotes are due on or before 12 P.M., Pacific Standard Time, on 28 August 2008. Electronic quotes are preferred. Fax the quote (including Reps and Certs) to Senior Airman Richard Bush at (702) 652-5405 or e-mail at [email protected] (preferred method).