This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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; quotes are being requested and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-09-T-0055, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-32, effective 31 Mar 07 and FAC 2005-31, effective 20 Apr 09. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 333924 and the business size standard is 750 employees. The proposed acquisition is 100% Small Business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by 10th LG/LGCB.

The USAF Academy has a requirement for wooden dollies. The following provides the salient characteristics that will satisfy the Governments needs:

0001 Dolly, Wooden; 1275 each

Dolly must be 18" X 30" with carpeted ends and 3" diameter, hard-tread, non-marking swivel casters. Must carry at least 200 pounds.

Delivery Requirement; FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Quotations received with FOB other than Destination will not be considered. The delivery date required is 1 September 2009 and must not be delivered early.

These products must comply with the Buy American Act (100% manufactured in the USA; and at least 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be made in the USA).

The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies:

Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions:

1. Initially, quotes will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis to determine whether the proposed wooden dolly meets the salient physical, functional or performance characteristics required at the lowest price. Contractor shall provide descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer by the closing date of the solicitation. The Offeror must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets the salient characteristics of the solicitation. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement that offer will not be considered.
2. Quotes shall then be ranked according to price. An offeror's proposed prices will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the Pricing Schedule by the unit price for to confirm the extended amount. The offeror who submits the lowest price and meets the salient characteristics will receive the award. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offer.
3. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions.
Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, an overall total price, any discount terms, CAGE code, DUNS number, size of business, descriptive literature such as illustration, drawings, or clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer, warranted information and a statement that the provision at FAR 52.212-3 is electronically online at http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx and DFARS 252.225-7000 (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), and a copy of the Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate at DFARS 252.225-7000 (Attachment 1) and must be signed and returned with quote. Contractor shall acknowledge any solicitation amendments if required.
The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contact resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of determining the offeror who meets the salient characteristics (Passed) conforming to the solicitation at the lowest evaluated price.
The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, with the following addenda applies:
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.
USAFA 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Aug 2007) (USAFA Supplemented Jul 08)
5352.201-9101 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 USAF Academy Ombudsmen,
Kelly Snyder
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-9018
email: [email protected]

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)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Feb 2009) Deviation
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003)
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)
52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration
(Oct 2003)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2009) (Deviation) applies to this acquisition.
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2009)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request (Mar 2008).
Quotes must be received NLT 1:00 pm Mountain Daylight Time, 19 May 2009 at the 10th MSG/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Contractor shall submit their quote by facsimile (719) 333-9103 to the attention of Monique King-Hotop or e-mail to Monique King-Hotop at [email protected]. In my absence, please contact Diana South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or email to [email protected].