7th Contracting Squadron, 381 Third Street, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1581

84 -- THIS IS A PROCUREMENT FOR AIRCREW BODY ARMOR AND SURVIVAL AIRCREW VESTS SOL F41652 98Q5522 DUE 010598 POC 11. MR Robert B. Miller, contract specialist 915 696 5261 or MR Ronald G. Miller 915 696 2244 E-MAIL: Click here to contact, via e-mail, the contracting officer or the contract administrator, millerro@cons7.dyess.af.mil">millerro@cons7.dyess.af.mil;millerr@cons7.dyess.af.mil. I. Description: 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. II. Request for quotation, solicitation # F41652 98Q5522 III. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02 IV. This is a small business set aside procurement under SIC 9999 Miscellaneous Items V. There are two contract line items. Clin 0001 furnish 264 aircrew survival vests as described in project description below. Clin 0002 furnish 224 aircrew body armor as described in procurement description below. VI. Description: 1. GENERAL: This statement of work (SOW) defines the procurement requirements for a vendor to furnish and deliver aircrew body armor and aircrew survival vests toDyess Air Force, Texas. 2. PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION: The procurement will consist of two line items. Line item 0001 (CLIN 0001) 264 aircrew survival vests. The description is as follows: Vest, aircrew survival. For use by air, sea, and ground deployed forces. In approved ACC and AMC pocket configuration known as Air Ace vest. CCA and other versions as approved. Base vest shell be constructed of high strength durable, fire retardant mesh with two permanent on-seam hand pocket with tabbed snap closures, and two permanent inside tear-open pockets. Pockets shell be constructed of high strength, fire retardant, 600D polyester. Base vest shell have affixed multiple rows of female snap track attachments devices. Gear pockets shell include sewn-in-place lanyard attachment loops, have zipper and snap closures, and must have affixed one or more male snap track attachment devices to allow for removable attachment to vest. Vest shell be supplied with required pockets, a holster (if required), and other gear carriers as specified in approved configuration. Vest shell be one-size-fits-all with adjustments at the waist and shoulders. Vest shell integrate with Ace Advantage Composite Body Armor. Vest shell integrate, as required, with rescue or other harnesses, parachutes, and personal flotation devices. Fire retardant to NFPA 701. Color: Black For Pocket configuration, contact the point of contact listed above. Line Item 0002 (CLIN 0002) 224 Armor, Soft Body. For use by aircrew members deploying worldwide. Must integrate with Air Ace Snap Track survival vest, SRU-21/P survival vest and the Ace Arrest Rescue and recovery Harness. Must meet level IIIA as defined by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard. Armor will be constructed from non inter-woven, unidirectional aramid fiber. Composite ballistic material having an area density not to exceed 1.1 pounds per square foot. Material shell be inherently waterproof, hermetically sealed, and resistant to UV light degradation. Armor shall be covered with lightweight fabric in panel form. Armor panels shell be removable and covered in fire retardant, washable fabric. One size fits all construction with shoulder and side protection. Silent, quick-release adjustable buckles at the waist and shoulders to be adjusted for snug fit. Panel covers shell have sawn in pockets to allow addition of soft trauma packs, or ceramic or other armor plates for additional protection up to NIJ level IV. All carriers shell be fire retardant to NFPA 701. Color: Black. VII. Desired date of delivery is 30 Days after award of contract; place of delivery is Base Supply Receiving 110 3rd street east side, Dyess AFB, TX, 79607-1510 FOB: Destination VIII. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. Offerors are reminded to submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with this solicitation. This my include, but is not limited to, product literature, pictures, and terms of express warranties IX. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. X. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JAN 1997 and 252.212-7000, offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995) with its offer. Contact our point of contact for full text if necessary. XI. Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference. XII. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 52.230-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.247-64. XIII. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference the following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 252.247-7023, 252.219-7006, 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037,252.247-7024, 252.242-7003, and 252.243-7001. Additional Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clauses 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 1991) and 252.225-7003, Information for Duty Free Evaluation (AUG 1992). XIV. The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is: unrated . XV. Commerce Business Daily numbered note number 01 applies. XVI. Signed and dated offers must be submitted to 7th Contracting Squadron, 381 3rd Street, Dyess AFB 79607-1581, ATTN: Robert B. Miller not later then close of business 5 Jan 1998 XVII. Contact MR Robert B. Miller at 915 696-5261 email millerro@cons7.dyess.af.mil or MR Ronald G. Miller at 915 696-2244 email millerr@cons7.dyess.af.mil for additional information. (0350)

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