89th Contracting Squadron, 1419 Menoher Drive, Andrews AFB, MD 20762-6500

84 -- PROTECTIVE VESTS SOL FA4416-98-Q0117 DUE 120897 POC POC: Lt. K. King, Contracting Specialist. Lori Ray, Contracting Officer. All responses to this synopsis must be in writing. Facsimile No. 301-981-1911. Telephone No. 301-981-2357. 1. This is a combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format specified in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers 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 90-42. This solicitation is 100 percent set aside for Small Businesses, Standard Industrial Classification Code 3842. SPECIFICATIONS Air Ace Ballistic Panel Jacket with Ballistic Integration Package P/N BA-2P/IP provides flak and small arms fire protection with minimal bulk and maximum comfort. Identical rear protective panels are constructed of specially-woven Dupont Kevlar material and offer level III-A protection (NIJ) standards. Panels are specifically designed ballistic cloth sleeves that include pockets for holding ceramic/steel plates for supplemental protection up to level IV (NIJ Standards). Front and rear panels are hermetically scaled. Over each sealed panel is a specially designed sleeve constructed of high quality fire retardant pack cloth (420 Denier or heavier) meeting one or more of the following: NFPA 701 or equivalent standards. Quick release adjustment buckles at the waist and shoulders connect the panels together to form a jacket and can be adjusted to form a snug fit. Vests must have provisions integrated to accommodate the Air Ace Survival Vest (BPIP) and include integrated One Handed Survival Knife. Vests with Body Armor Protection to Level III-A. Color: Black; Manufacturer: Survival Inc.; Part Number: ISVA-3A/MC Item 0001 Protective Vest, 180 each, (unit price) $__ __ __ ___ (Total Price) $__ __ __ __ __ __ ___ Prices preferred as FOB Destination Andrews AFB, Maryland 20762-6500. Vendors quoting other than FOB Destination must include all freight and shipping charges within their proposal is due. Responses to this RFQ must be received by 08 Dec 97, 12 p.m. eastern standard time. Delivery and Paying station addresses will be provided upon award. Award is to be based upon price and other factors in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-2 and as specified in descending order of importance: 1. Price, 2. Ability to meet the required delivery date, 3. Past performance. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the responsive/responsible offeror with the lowest price and required delivery dated of 24 Feb 98. See Note 22. Award will be in the aggregate on an 'ALL OR NONE' basis. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing. Facsimile requests and proposals will be accepted. No collect calls will be accepted.***** (0336)

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