SOLICITATION NOTICE
84 -- Police uniforms for DDSP New Cumberland, PA
- Notice Date
- 4/29/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 315211
— Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, Defense Distribution Center, 2001 Mission Drive, DDC CSS-AB, Bldg 404, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5001
- ZIP Code
- 17070-5001
- Solicitation Number
- SP3100-8060-3053
- Point of Contact
- Vonda L DeBolt, Phone: (717) 770-6145
- E-Mail Address
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vonda.debolt@ddc.dla.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 – Streamline Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation For Commercial Items and Subpart 13.5 – Test Program For Certain Commercial Items of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the RFQ number is SB3100-8060-3053. The Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna (DDSP), New Cumberland, PA has a requirement to purchase 85 police uniform sets (Sets are defined below). This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-24 effective 31 Mar. 2008 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20080331 edition and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2008-06. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This RFQ is 100% set-aside for small Business concerns. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 315211 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This combined solicitation synopsis is a Brand Name or Equal RFQ. Contractors must be able to meet the following requirements: 1. Contractors should be within a 10 mile driving distance from Defense Distribution Depot, (DDSP) New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. If the contractor’s facility is not within a 10 mile driving distance from DDSP, New Cumberland, PA 17070 the contractor will be required to provide services to the individual police officers at DDSP, New Cumberland Site for the purpose of measuring and fitting. Contractors outside of the ten (10) mile driving range will not be separately reimbursed for travel to and from DDSP. Therefore, for contractors outside of the 10 mile radius, the contractors’ quoted prices should include, if desired, any expenses for travel to and from DDSP. Note: Multiple trips/visits will be required. If the contractor’s facility is within a 10 mile driving distance of DDSP, New Cumberland, PA the police officers will travel to the contractor’s facility at the Government’s expense. 2. Supply all items listed below. 3. Contractor shall complete and deliver uniform products to DDSP Police Department, New Cumberland, PA within 30 days from date order is placed. 4. Contractor shall meet the defined requirements for DDSP Police Department. 5. Merchant shall submit a separate invoice for each uniform set issued. Each Uniform set shall consist of the following: Note: Prices quoted shall include alterations. Alterations include hem on pants, let out or take in waist, and taper shirts on sides, or sleeves as needed. 1 each - Blauer Crosstech Jacket (Winter Coat), SKU # BLR106 or equal, Waterproof-breathable Crosstech safety fabric lining, chemical resistance; NFPA 1999 (2003 edition) Certified; Rugged MATRIX twill nylon outer shell lining; Zippered side openings provide access to weapon or equipment on duty belt; Adjustable cuffs secured by hook and loop fastener; Double storm-flap front extends to top of sport color; Drop shoulder design for unrestricted movement; Double-entry lower pockets with flaps; Large inside security pocket; Equipment strap shoulder epaulets; Badge tab; 25 inches long; Standard SCOTCHLITE deploys from underside of cuffs and under collar; Optional REFLEXITE pull-downs deploy from back yoke and front pockets; Color: Navy. 1 each - Blauer Reversible Bomber Windbreaker (Summer Coat), SKU # BLR110 or equal, Taslan nylon outer shell fabric with breathable printed backcoating; Reverses to high-visibility fluorescent yellow; Perimeter facing prevents “peek through”; 1.5 inch SCOTCHLITE around the chest and sleeves; 10 inch side zippered with snap-tab closures; 2 piece sleeves; Delrin zipper front; Knit waistband and cuffs; Military style epaulets; Badge tab on both sides; 26 inches long; Color: Navy 1 each - Blauer Reversible Raincoat, SKU # BLR134 or equal, Waterproof Tech-lite urethane-coated 200 denier oxford nylon outer shell and lining fabrics; Reverses to high-visibility fluorescent orange; Seams factory sealed with thermal tape; Raglan shoulder style; Snap-over storm fly front with reversible zipper; 2 piece collar and sleeves; 10 inch go-through slash pockets with welts; Badge tab on black side; ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Class 2 Certified; Color: Black/HI-VIS Yellow. 1 each - Commando Sweater, SKU# BLR140 or equal, Acrylic and wool; Shoulder Patches; Elbow Patches; Epaulettes; Badge Tab; Color: Navy 4 pair - Fecheimer/Flying Cross Trousers, SKU# FEC237 or equal, 75% polyester/25% wool fabric; Freedom Fit Stretch Waistband; Permanent creases; Machine washable; All stress points bar-tacked; French Fly; 3/4 inch wide belt loops; Tab left hip pockets; Quarter top pockets; Color: Navy 4 each - Fechheimer/Flying Cross Long Sleeve Shirt, SKU# FEC559 or equal, 75% polyester/25% wool 5 each - Fechheimer/Flying Cross Short Sleeve Shirt, SKU# FEC558 or equal, 75% polyester/25% wool 1 pair - Bates High Gloss Oxford Shoes, SKU# BAT462 or equal. Color: Black 2 each - 2 Pocket Battlerip BDU Shirt Propper, SKU# PRP202 or equal, 65/35 poly/cotton rip-stop; 2 pockets for storage; Bellows pockets with drain holes; Fused Pocket Flaps and Collar; Double-reinforced elbows; Felled side seam and sleeves; Adjustable sleeve buttons; Button down shoulder epaulets; Color: 2 pair - 6 Pocket Battlerip BDU Pants Propper, SKU# PRP204 or equal, Rip Stop poly-cotton fabric; Fade resistant; Roomy side utility pockets; Draw string waistband; Sewn to Military Specification MIL-T-44047E; Six pockets, four with button flaps; Fused pocket flaps; Four-button fly; Double-reinforced seat and knee; Adjustable waist tab with 4 bar tacks; Nylon drawstring log closures, knotted, tacked; Felled inseam, outseam, and seat seam; Color: Navy 1 pair - Hatch Resistor Gloves, SKU# HAT102 or equal, Leather Resister Glove with Kevlar Liner; Premium leather shell; Full 100% Kevlar knit inner lining; Good for Year-Round Protection; Thin enough to use keys or search a subject; Color: Black 1 each – Felt Sheriff Style Hat, SKU# ALB-003 or equal, Dyes used resist fading. Color: 1 each – Straw Sheriff Style Hat, SKU# ALB-004 or equal, Dyes used resist fading. Color: 1 each – Vinyl/Fur Winter Hat, SKU# ALB-011 or equal. Color: Navy 2 each – Break Away Tie 1 each – 5.11 Tactical – Leather Casual Belt, SKU# ROY813 or equal, 1-1/2 inch wide; Full grain leather; Permastiff insert to provide stability for sidearm; Hidden key keeper; Nickel plated buckle; Color: Black. 1 each – Tactical – TDU 1.5 inch Belt, SKU# ROY816 or equal, Airport friendly web belt with non-metallic, low-profile buckle, Color: Black. Delivery point is FOB DESTINATION to Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, Police Department, Building 911, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. Payment for supplies under this order will be made by the Acquisition Operations Office via the Government Purchase Card (VISA). NOTE: Since all payments under this purchase order will be made via the Government Purchase Card, the Contractor must accept the VISA Credit Card for payment of all supplies ordered under this purchase order. The following FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (d) products samples, (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW FAR 52.212-1(k) and DFARS 204.1104. Registration may be done on line at: www.ccr.gov. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items: – The following provisions are included in full text: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal,” the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must— Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; Clearly identify the item by— (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) DLAD 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS (SEP 1999) Companies protesting this procurement may file a protest 1) with the Contracting Officer, 2) with the General Accounting Office, or 3) pursuant to Executive Order No. 12979, with the Agency for a decision by the Activity’s Chief of the Contracting Office. Protests filed with the agency should clearly state that they are an “Agency Level Protest under Executive Order No. 12979.” (Note: DLA procedures for Agency Level Protests filed under Executive Order No. 12979 allow for a higher level decision on the initial protest than would occur with a protest to the Contracting Officer; this is not an appellate review of a Contracting Officer’s decision on a protest previously filed with the Contracting Officer). Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest, protests will be presumed to be protests to the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) DLAD 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (JUN 2001) (a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute. (b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1, or for the agency, by the Contracting Officer, and approved at a level above the Contracting Officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal counsel (see DLA Directive 5145.1). Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the Contracting Officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate. (c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here ( ). Alternate wording may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS–Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number; (2) Solicitation number; (3) Unit Price and extended prices for all CLINS; (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, (5) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) 2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award. Evaluation – Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. Award will be made to the lowest technically acceptable contractor. Contractors are required to provide descriptive literature that clearly indicates the products offering meet the salient characteristics. This information will be used to determine technical acceptability. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-4; the following clauses apply: FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders–Commercial Items (in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor–Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act–Free Trade Agreement–Balance of Payments Program ALT I DFARS 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DLAD 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) (a) This clause only applies when wood packaging material (WPM) will be used to make shipments under this contract and/or when WPM is being acquired under this contract. (b) Definition. Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD). (c) All Wood Packaging Material(WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade." DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo. (1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/). (2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp. (d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government. (End of Clause) Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations via FAX to Vonda DeBolt, 717-770-7591 or e-mail to Vonda.Debolt@dla.mil. All quotes must be received by 16 May 2008 AT 3:30 PM EDST to be considered for award.
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- Address: 2001 Mission Drive, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070, United States
- Zip Code: 17070
- Zip Code: 17070
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