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78 -- LIFE VESTS SOL M67854-98-R-2129 DUE 080798 POC Peggy Smith, 703/784-5822 x252, FAX 703/784-5826 This is an amendment to Submission No. 213093 dated 18 June 1998, issued as a Reqeust for Proposal. The Marine Corps Systems Command has changed its quantity requirement for the life jackets from 2,419 units to 1,901 units and is now seeking qualified small businesses which may be able to satisfy this effort. As a result of the changes, a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items has been prepared in accordance with 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 M67854-98-R-2129 is being reissued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document incorporates Provisions and Clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisisiton Circular #97-05. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, ability to meet product specifications and time to delivery considered. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business and the Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3842. The size standard is 500 employees. Contract line item is as follows: CLIN 0001: 1,901/EA Stearns Type I life vest (p/n 6000 Mechant Mate) with the following specifications: Offshore O.D. Green life jacket, double stitched seams, USCG special purpose type 5 approved for military use, hinged back panel, encircling body belt, heavy-duty 210 Denier nylon shell and lining, 62 square inch (400 square centimeters) of SOLAS-grade reflective panels, and two chest adjusters for improving flotation angle. The life vest must also have: at least 22 lbs. of buoyancy, be adjustable to accommodate all body sizes, have straps with fasteners that will remain fastened during rough water conditions, allow wearer access to magazines, canteen, butt-packs and first aid kits, andbe able to turn most wearers face-up, even if they are unconscious. Because this vest will be used by the Marine Corps duing all open water transits in small boats, it must also meet all other requirements for a Type I life vest, as prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard in the 33d code of Federal Regulations, sub-chapter S. Delivery of the 1,901 life jackets is as follows: Deliver 752 life jackets no later than 27 August 1998 to: Commanding Officer Headquarters Company 1st Marines ATTN: Supply (1stLt. Frasco) Camp Pendleton, CA 92005-0001 Deliver 688 life jackets no later than 19 August 1998 to: Small Crafts Company ATTN: Lt. Wolfe or SSgt. Walther Bldg. 1709 MCB Camp Lejuene, NC 28542 Deliver 461 life jackets no later than 19 August 1998 to: Marine Corps Systems Command ATTN: GySgt. McLeod Bldg.3230 Quantico, VA 22134-5010 The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 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 Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 with their proposals. Provisions 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 can be found at the following web site: www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/Links.htm Submit proposals to: Marine Corps Systems Command ATTN: Peggy Smith 3041A McCawley Ave. Quantico, VA 22134 Offerors must submit their proposals to reach destination by 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, 07 August 1998. Fax responses may be sent to Peggy Smith at fax number 703/784-5826. Telephonic responses will not be considered. See Note 1. Posted 07/23/98 (W-SN227363). (0204)

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