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84 -- CLOTHING, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT, AND INSIGNIA SOL RFQ70511 DUE 092997 POC Robert M Heckman, Contract Specialist, (202)324-2966 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) #70511. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Standard Industrial Classification is 3089, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate the contract action on a sole source basis with American Body Armor (ABA), PO Box 1769, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. The Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) utilizes ABA ballistic shields during practical exercises as well as during actual incident responses throughout the world. Based on market research, it has been determined that this is the only company that offers a light compatible with the comspec 20x36 shield. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Government will award to the responsive responsible offeror that meets or exceeds the requirements of this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. The requirement consists of 195 ea of the following ABA equipment accessory: niteranger bsls 1010 light -- warranty consists of five years on the switch toggle and pressure, one year on the bulb, 30 days on battery, and replacement of any damage to lights caused during a ballistic confrontation. FOB-Destination -- Delivery shall be to numerous locations within the contiguous United States including Honolulu. The delivery destinations will be furnished after award to the contractor. -- All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:30pm, EST, September 29,1997, and be clearly marked with RFQ #70511. The point of contact for all information is Robert M. Heckman, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Item (JAN 1997) with its proposal. FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Item (AUG 1996), FAR provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Item (OCT 1995), and FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (AUG 1996) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. Fax proposals will be accepted at (202)324-3767, proposals must state name, address and solicitation number. A technically acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the minimum requirement of the Government. Award will be made one day after closing. (0256)

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