USAFA Mach 6 Ludwieg Tube (M6LT) Force Balance

Description

This is a solicitation for a commercial product prepared in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12.201-1(c)(1). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The purpose of this solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price purchase order to provide a force balance for the Mach 6 Ludwig Tube facility at the US Air Force Academy, Dean of Faculty Department of Aeronautics (DFAN). The necessary salient characteristics of this force balance are found in Attachment 1 � FA700026Q0081 Salient Characteristics. This acquisition is a 100% small business competitive set-aside. All responsible and eligible Small Business concerns may submit a quote, which if received timely, may be considered by the 10th Contracting Squadron at the USAFA. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. It is USAFA�s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American � Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7000), Attachment 2 �252.225-7000 Buy American � Balance of Payments Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government�s requirements.