375 CONS/LGCS 102 E Martin St Rm 216 Scott AFB IL 62225-5015

84 -- SOFT BODY ARMOR SOL F11623-97T3063 DUE 072197 POC Karen Lawhorn, 618-256-1500 ext 317/Contracting Officer E. Jane Bailey, 618-256-1500 ext 231 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the buyer via e-mail., LAWHORNK@WING.SAFB.AF.MIL. 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 solicitation only; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F11623-97-T3063 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are thos in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This solicitation is unrestricted and the associated standard industrial classification code is 3842. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is nt applicable. CLIN #1, one thousand, three hundred forty-five each Soft Body Armor, ballistic protection, level IIIA protection as defined by National Institute of Justice (NIJ) stnadards. NIJ certification required. One size fits all requirement. Vest shall be adjustable to fit a small, medium, ir large frame male or female person, while maintaining side protection to the wearer. Body armor material shall have a composite matrix so the material does not shift when hit by a projectile, be waterproof and resistant to UV light degradation. Vest area density shall not exceed 1.1 pounds per square foot. Armor material shall be covered with lightweight fabric in panel form. Armor material shall be of a fabric that will not degrade when washed. Material should be fire resistant, able to withstand high temperatures without burning. Vest should have panel covers (sewn in pockets) to allow additional plates to be inserted for a higher level of protection. Vest shall have silent, quick release adjustment buckles at the waist. Vest is to be upgraded to a Level IV protection by the insertion of ballistic plates. Total weight of vest at Level IV protection shall not exceed 7 pounds. Color black or brown. Manufacturer is Survival Inc, phone number 800-292-4707; P/N 1BA-2P-3A-R (vest) P/N 1BA-1P04-8 (ballistic plates) or equal. Dates, places of delivery and acceptance; quantity and FOB points are Dyess AFB TX (35 ea); Little Rock AFB AR (35 ea); Travis AFB CA (600 ea); McGuire AFB NJ (6600 ea); Ramstein AB Germany (35 ea), and Kadena AB Japan (40 ea). The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, without addenda. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items does not apply. Evaluation procedures using 13.106-2, simplified acquisition procedures, apply. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, without addenda. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, as well as clauses 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37 and 52.225-3. Additional requirement is a standard one year warranty, parts and labor, and or equal quotations must include complete specifications/technical data for evaluation. If not provided, offer will not be evaluated. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply. There are no applicable CBD numbered notes. Written offers are due by close of business, 21 July 1997, to 375 CONS/LGCS; 102 E Martin St Rm 216; Scott AFB IL 62225-5015. For information, contact Karen Lawhorn, 618-256-1500, ext 317 (0184)

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