U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

53 -- HARDWARE AND ABRASIVES SOL RFQ 70539 DUE 092997 POC Robert J McMahon, Contract Specialist (202) 324-2280 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70539, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-46. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Far Subpart 13 including the Test Program, on an unrestricted basis. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3429 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. This is an "all or none"solicitation. The FBI has a requirement consisting of the following: (22,581) trigger locks. The salient characteristics are as follows: combination lock, manually operated, trigger guard lock, compact, and universal fit for handguns (pistols and revolvers) and shoulder weapons -- Warranty Period one year after acceptance -- Delivery shall be FOB Destination to: FBI, at fifty-six (56) different receiving locations, within the Continental United States and Honolulu, HI and San Juan PR and delivery to DEA, at twenty-two (22) different receiving locations, within the Continental United States and San Jaun, PR -- Inspection and Acceptance will be done by each of the eighty-one (81) receiving locations -- The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR Clause 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997), FAR Clause 52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996), and FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Specification and price in descending order of importance. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR Provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Jan 1997) with its offeror. All responsible sources may submit a quote which if timely received shall be considered by the agency. All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 2:00 P.M. EST, 9/29/97. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ #70539. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Mr. Robert J. McMahon, Contracting Officer, at the address and phone number listed above. All offerors are hereby notified that if your proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in the announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. Proposals can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031, proposals must state name, address, and solicitation number. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable offer and meeting all terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. Award to be made prior to 9/30/97. (0256)

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