12th Contracting Squadron/LGC, 395 B Street West, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4525

43 -- AQUACON FILTER ELEMENTS SOL F4169197Q0602 DUE 061697 POC Audrey Smid, (210)652-5171, Alfredo Lagunas, (210)652-5145 This solicitation originally closed on 17 May 97 as a brand name. A modification to the synopsis now allows equals. 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 in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F4169197Q0602 is issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This RFQ has no business size restriction. 12 CONS, Randolph AFB, TX has a firm fixed price requirement for the following items: 0001-Aquacon Filter Elements ACI-44001C (NSN 4330-01-439-2319)-480 ea; 0002-Aquacon Filter Elements ACI-63301 CTB (NSN 4330-01-439-2314)-24 ea. These fluid filter elements are manufactured by Velcon Filters. Velcon Filters part numbers are listed after each item. Equals are acceptable. If offeringan equal, specifications must be submitted with quote. FOB point is 12 Logistics GP/LGSD FB3089, Hangar 73, Randolph AFB, TX 78150. The desired delivery is 30 days after receipt of award. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor and transportation necessary to deliver the above mentioned items. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Oct 95). Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jun 96); DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial (Nov 95); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Aug 96); Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 96); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Oct 95); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Oct 95); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Oct 95); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (Jan 94). Offers must be sent in writing to the Purchasing Agent above no later than 16 Jun 97. Award will be made on or about 20 Jun 97. Award will be based on low total aggregate price. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received will be considered. (0147)

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