Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

58 -- INNOVA SABRE DUAL WAVELENGTH ION LASER SOL F05611-00-T-0579 DUE 032700 POC John Kwiatkowski, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-333-4085, Fax 719-333-4404, Email john.kwiatkowski@usafa.af.mil -- Ronald Hixson, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-2571, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F05611-00-T-0 579&LocID=479. E-MAIL: John Kwiatkowski, john.kwiatkowski@usafa.af.mil. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written statement will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation, F05611-00-T-0579, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. (iv) The proposed solicitation listed here is set-aside for 100% small business acquisition. The Standard Industrial Classification number is 3827 and the business size standard is 500 employees. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. Women and small disadvantaged business are encouraged to submit quotes. (v) CLIN 0001 _ Qty 1 each. Unit Price: $_________ and Total Amount: $___________. (vi) Description: Large Frame Argon Laser, with sealedmirror integral resonator, 15W visible output, 3W UV output, light regulation and mode control, computer interface, remote control module, single line or multi-line operation selectable, cavity length stabilization, inter-lockable shutter, auto TEM00 acquisition auto wavelength tuning, auto alignment, self timed exposures, 2000 hour minimum warranty, or equal. (vii) Delivery Requirement: The system shall be delivered within 30 days after contract award. FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Delivery of items shall be accomplished between 7:30AM and 3:30 PM MDT, Monday through Friday. No deliveries to be made on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays. (viii) Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. There are no addenda attached to this provision. (ix) The following additional FAR provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation _Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance as follows: (1) Technical factor, which consists of: (a) Technical requirements. Has the quoter provided adequate information, with their documentation, reflecting that their system meets or exceeds the technical requirements of the Government? (b) Delivery Requirements. Can the quoter meet the required delivery requirement? (2) Price and other price related factors. Note 1. Technical capability is more important than price. [Quoters who fail to meet the technical requirements as set forth may be considered nonresponsive to the RFQ. Note 2. The above items will be graded using the following criteria: (1) Does not meet the standard (-), (2) Meets the standard (0), (3) Exceeds the standard (+). The quoter who has the best combination of (+) and (0) signs on the evaluation criteria scoring and is considered to be most advantageous including price to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee.] All quoters will be required to provide catalogs, descriptive literature, and any other documentation to help the Technical personnel during their evaluation. (x) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the quote. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. There are no addenda attached to this provision. (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (b) (12)(13)(14)(15)(22). DFARS 252.212-700(b), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items: 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Dec 1991); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); and 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Also the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR Clause 52.214-13 is incorporated by reference. (xvi) Quotes are to be received at the Operational Contracting office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00PM, mountain daylight time on 27 March 2000. (xvii) Contact John Kwiatkowski, Contract Specialist, at ph: 719.333.4085 or E-mail: John.Kwiatkowski@usafa.af.mil or Ron Hixson Contracting Officer, at ph: 719.333.4969 or E-mail: Ronald.Hixson@usafa.af.mil. Posted 03/10/00 (D-SN433288). (0070)

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