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84 -- TACTICAL VESTS FOR TSD SPECIAL AGENTS SOL DE-RP04-97AL76699 DUE 092297 POC Point of Contact: Patsy J. Garcia 505-845-6196 Fax 505-845-5181. Contracting Officer: Mary-Lynn C. Hartford 505-845-4661. 17. 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 to be issued. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses should reference Request for Proposal No. DE-RP04-97AL76699. This synopsis/solicitation document incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The recommended Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this procurement is 2329, with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. Firms responding should indicate whether or not they are small business, small women-owned business, small disadvantaged business, or 8(a) business, in accordance with the referenced SIC Code. The Department of Energy, Albuquerque Operations Office (DOE-AL) intends to procure, under full and open competition, a quantity of 300 Tactical Vests TAC V-1 or equivalent, olive drab color, with specifications as follows: 1) Body of vest constructed of nylon mesh fabric; 2) heavy duty nylon #10 flat YKK zipper; 3) adjustable height and girth; 4) 4 to 6 adjustable mag pouches on front capable of holding two each M-16 30 round magazines per pouch. Mag pouches shall have elastic in front to hold mag secure when flap is left open or tucked behind. 5) First-aid pouch, handgun pouch, miscellaneous or shotgun shell pouch, radio pouch, and gas mask pouch; 6) 2 1/4" webbing with side clips on back to hold equipment; 7) military style belt loops for duty or military belt; 8) two large interior pockets; 9) rescue strap. FOB point is Destination and delivery is required no later than November 1, 1997. Acceptance point is the DOE-AL, Pennsylvania & K Streets, Building 20397, Kirtland AFB-East, ATTN.: TSD 97AL76699, Albuquerque, NM 87116. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, and FAR 52-212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offer. Copies of this provision may be obtained by contacting the contract specialist. The FAR Clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5, paragraph (b), the Contracting Officer has indicated that the following clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; and 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of lowest overall price. Only written "all or none" responses/proposals to this synopsis/solicitation shall be accepted and should be mailed or faxed to the attention of Patsy J. Garcia at the address or fax number listed herein on September 22, 1997, for receipt not later than 3:00 p.m. MST. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government. The Government intends to award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government. (0251)

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