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This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This notice is being issued as a full and open competition Request for Quote(RFQ).
This MSFC requirement is for Communications Restoration and Recovery (CRR) - 2009 Ford F-450, or equivalent make/model.
The description and detailed specifications for this requirement are attached.
The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect beginning June 2008.
http://nais.nasa.gov/far/
The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 336211.
The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
Delivery to NASA/MSFC, Central Receiving 4631, Saturn Road, MSFC, AL 35812.
Please include an estimated lead time for delivery on the quote.
Delivery shall be FOB Destination to MSFC.
Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 10/06/08 at 12:00 P.M. to Betsy Anderson and must include, Central Contractors Registration Number (CCR), solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL:
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml
Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JUNE 2008), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference.
If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin.
FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2007), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable.
FAR 52.212-5 (JUNE 2008), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6,52.219-4,52.219-8,52.219-28,
52.222-3,52.222-19,52.222-21,52.222-26,52.222-35,52.22236,
52.222-37,52.222-39,52.222-50,52.225-13,52.232-33
The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm
All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to Betsy Anderson/DFS @ elizabeth.s.anderson@nasa.gov or 256-544-4401 no later than 09/30/08. FAX CORRESPONDACE IS ALLOWED BUT NOT PREFERRED. Telephone questions are not accepted.
Selection and award will be made based on best value which includes the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by review of information submitted by the offeror which must provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirement.
Offerors are encouraged to include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (June 2008), Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://prod.nais.nasa.gove/eps/Templates/Commercial_Greater_Than_25K.doc . These representations and certifications are required and will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.
An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B".
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=62 . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any).
