Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for the Week

Shredder

Document Type:  Combine Solicitation

Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-F2N3415082A100

Classification Code: 75 -- Office supplies and devices

NAICS Code: 423420 -- Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force Europe, 65 CONS, 65 CONS/LGC, Lajes Field, Azores APO, AE, 09720

Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The reference number is F2N3415082A100. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-04 and DFARS Change Notice 2002-0002. All responsible sources shall submit a written proposal, which will be considered. Facsimile submissions will also be accepted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the solicitation is 423420; the small business size standard in number of employees is 100.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is restricted to Portugal and its territories.

Item/Services Description:    

CLIN (0001)Shredder. Model Intimus 582, crosscut high security shredder; Feed opening 444 min; Shredding capacity 70-80 sheets; Speed rate 0.24 m/sec; HP 3.9/400 trifase; or equal quantity, 1 each.. Clin (0002) shredder oil, quantity 3 each. Please provide unit and extended cost, and also delivery days.

Delivery Point: 65th Communications Squadron, Bldg. T-714, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal

Proposal preparation instructions: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price offer.     The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offer whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government.    

Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications’ Commercial Items with their offer. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

The following clauses also apply to this acquisition: 5352.225-9102 Submission of Offers in other than United States Currency, 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions’ Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration.    

The full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals should be clearly marked with the bidders name and solicitation number.

Date and Time Offers are Due: 26 April 2005, 16:00, local time.

Mailing Address: 65th Contracting Squadron, Bldg. T-615, Lajes Field, 9760, Azores, Portugal. Electronic submissions may be e-mailed to maria.godinho@lajes.af.mil     Facsimile submissions will be accepted, fax number 011 351 295 573210.

Point of Contact: Maria Godinho, 011 351 295 573104.

Offerors are responsible to comply with this notice and any amendments thereto. Amendments to this RFQ will be published in the same manner as the initial synopsis/solicitation.