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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will  not be issued. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) number W53W9L-07-T- 0008. IAW FAR 52.219-6, this requirement is 100% Set Aside for Small Business  concerns. The solicitation document and inco rporated provisions and clauses  are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13. The Standard  Industrial Class is 3536; NAICS is 333923; Small Business Standard is 500  employees: Any resultant contract shall be Firm-Fixed Price, and one a ward is  anticipated. IAW FAR 52.247-34, shipping is FOB Destination; Inspection and  Acceptance is at Destination, Crane Army Ammunition Activity Receiving Bldg  148, Crane, IN 47522. A technical evaluation shall be required in order to  evaluate any equal o ffers. IAW FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or equal, Line 001  description: Mfg P/N Model, Advanced manipulator Specialists EP/400, Qty  (1ea), Balanced Manipulator to adjust to 5-inch, 6 inch and 8 inch projectiles.  Minimum requirements: The balance manipulator a nd balance end-effector must  have a 300-lb capacity, 48 inch vertical travel, 8 ft reach in which the  horizontal boom and the extension arm are a 4 ft reach. Air supply requirement:  90 psi; anti drift brakes on all pivot joints. Must be capable of operatin g in  an explosive environment, NEC Class 1, Div 1 and 2 Groups C and D and without  bolting to a floor. A Certificate of weight test must be provided along with  the following information: weight test procedure and a minimum of 110 percent  of rated weight mu st be shown on certificate of weight test. Salient  Characteristics: Adjustable weight dials in control box to be adjusted prior to  each run. The end effector must be easy to use by operators with a power grip  rotation and a power squeeze. Easily adjusted t o 5 inch, 6 inch and 8 inch.  Pushbutton spacing minimum 1 inch; Pushbuttons to be labeled in accordance to  its function. Pressure gauges and regulator, and controls to be located on the  extension arm end. The maximum overall height is to be 88 inches tall. The  extension arm must have a vertical drop 4 inches from the ground. Comes with  operator, maintenance manual and control drawings. Delivery preferred by 3 Apr  07. Shipment must include an original invoice, packing slip. The following FAR  clauses and prov isions apply to this acquisition: Offerors must comply with  the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.212-2 Instructions  to Offerors: Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be made  in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evalua tion of Commercial Items; Evaluation  criteria are price, test compliance results, Buy American Act Certificate;  including remaining solicitation certification requirements including delivery  terms. Contractor must submit a completed copy of the provision a t 52.212-3,  Offeror Representations and Certifications  Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4,  Contract Terms and Conditions  Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  All FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions necessary to submit an offer (52.212- 3, 252.212 -7000) may be accessed at: http://www.aqnet.gov/far or  http://farsite.hill.af.mil/, https://www.bpn.gov. The following FAR and DFARS  clauses and provisions shall apply to this acquisition: 52.252-2, 52.204-7,  52.211-6, 52.247-34, 252.204-7004 ALT A, 252-22 5-7000, 252.232-7010, 252.243- 7001. The FAR clause 52.212-5 and paragraphs (a) and (b) therein, Contract  Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, shall apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.219.23, 52.222-  3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222.36, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33,  52.233-3, 52.233-4. The DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and  Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to  Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2005) paragraph (b), shall apply  to this acquisition: 252.204-7006, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7016,  252.232-7003, 252.247-7023 ALT III. Company must be CCR registered on Central  Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award will be made. CCR may be  accessed at web site http://www.ccr.gov. All quotes shall be clearly marked  with RFQ number and emailed to [Please use the link below] or f axed to 812- 854-4388.