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10 -- BRIGADIER SLIDES AND STOP ASSEMBLIES SOL N00164-98-R-0056 DUE 032598 POC Paul Johnson, Contract Specialist, Code 1162NP, 812-854-3223, FAX 812-854-5095 (S. Bingham, Contracting Officer) WEB: Click here to review Crane Division Acquisition Department Homepage, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via e-mail., johnson_p@crane.navy.mil. 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. Solicitation Number N00164-98-R-0056 is issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. The Standard Industrial Code is 3489. The Small Business size standard is 500 employees. This action is being processed as a Sole Source acquisition to Beretta, Inc located in Accokeek, MD. The government is requesting offers for: CLIN 0001 -- 1,896 each Brigadier Slide Assemblies, Beretta Part number UD88616 and CLIN 0002- 1896 each Brigadier Slide Stop, Beretta Part Number UD53983 Salient Characteristics: The Brigadier slide and slide stop units must be interchangeable with existing slide assemblies currently installed on M9 9mm pistols in the Navy inventory which were produced from Beretta USA. The Brigadier slide stop and slide assembly must be capable of installation on M9 pistols in the Navy inventory without detriment to safety, fit and function. Internal components of the Brigadier slide assembly (ie. firing pin and spring, extractor and spring safety assembly etc.) shall be of the same design and configuration and interchangeable with those same components currently available as repair parts in the stock system. The slide assembly shall have replaceable front and rear sights. The slide stop and the interior components of the slide shall have finish 5.3.1.1 or 5.3.2.1 of MIL-STD-171 with MIL-C-16173, GR 3 supplementary oil treatment. The slide sub-assembly shall have finish 5.3.1.3 or 5.3.2.3 plus either finish 30.7 of MIL-STD-171 or finish per MIL-P-48699 matte surface, thickness 0.005 to 0.015 color 37038 but no lighter than 36076 per FED-STD-595. This is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN with the inspection/acceptance at Destination. Delivery will be required within 150 days from contract award. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to the proposed procurement: Provisions 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alt 1, FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era.) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (incorporating 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program [if required include 252.225-7000 Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate], 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment of Relief, 252.243-7003 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment .) FAR 52.203-03 Gratuities, 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The offeror's written quote and the above required information must be received at this office on or before March 25, 1998 at 3:00PM Eastern Std Time. Note 22 is applicable. The individual to contact for information regarding this requirement is Paul R. Johnson, Contract Specialist, Code 1162NP, 812/854-3223, FAX 812-854-5095 or e-mail address johnson_p@crane.navy.mil. (Contracting Officer, Scott Bingham). (0065)

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