U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS COMMAND, ACQUISITION CENTER, AMSSC-AD, NATICK MA 01760-5011

42 -- FIREFIGHTING PROXIMITY ENSEMBLES SOL DAAN02-98-T-1195 DUE 080798 POC Contract Specialist EMILY SMITH (508) 233-4368 "esmith@natick-amed02.army.mil" (Site Code DAAN02) Solicitation No. DAAN02-98-T-1195, Firefighting Proximity Ensembles, is revised to reflect changes in the descriptions of performance characteristics, including the removal of the requirement to meet NFPA Standard 1999, Bloodborne Pathogen Resistance, 1997. This is a full and open competition combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial off the shelf (COTS) Firefighting Proximity Ensemble (FPE). The U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Natick, MA intends to make a single award to purchase 500 Firefighting Proximity Ensembles (CLIN 0001) which shall consist of one Proximity Coat, One (1) pair of Proximity Trousers, One (1) Proximity Helmet, and two (2) pairs of Proximity Gloves. Offerors shall also provide a total shipping cost based on shipping locations listed in Attachment 2 for this combined synopsis/solicitation (CLIN 0002). This Synopsis/ solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement and the attachments posted on the world wide web constitute the only solicitation; A hard copy request for proposal will not be issued. Offerors are required to submit a hard copy proposal and a product sample as described herein. All clauses applicable to this solicitation may be accessed electronically at the following addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.dtic.mil/dfars. The Firefighting Proximity Ensembles purchased shall meet the following performance requirements: The Proximity Coat("coat") and Trousers ("trousers") shall meet all requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1976, and Protective Clothing for Proximity Firefighting, 1992 or most current edition. The coat and trousers shall have a 7.0 oz. Aluminized PBI/Kevlar (*or equal) outer shell, with a breathable moisture barrier which provides a combination of breathability (MVT(hot plate) greater than 125 grams per square meter), and thermal stability for 5 minutes at 500 degreesF. and an Aralite (*or equal) thermal liner. The coat shall contain the following minimum performance characteristics: Maximum freedom of movement allowed when bending and stretching at the waist, and a wide angle of motion for arms at shoulder and elbows, without exposure at coat/trouser interface. Coat sleeves shall not ride up to allow exposure of skin while bending and stretching. Sleeves wristlets shall be Nomex (*or equal). Coat cuff shall prevent liquid entry between coat sleeve and glove. Hemming on coat bottom and cuffs shall have durability and flame resistance comparable to outer shell material. Coat shall have front pockets and a radio pocket. Coat shall have closure which allows easy donning and doffing while preventing in advertent opening. The trousers shall contain the following minimum performance characteristics: Allow freedom of movement when climbing and/or crawling and provide maximum knee protection when crawling. Hemming on trouser cuffs shall have durability and flame resistance comparable to shell fabric. Trousers shall have bellows pockets, easily adjustable waist and suspenders. The coats and trousers shall be supplied in sizes Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra Large (XL), and 2X Large (2X) with the following dimensions: Coats: S (36-38" chest, 32" waste); M (40-42" chest, 36" waist); L (44-46" chest, 40" waist); XL (48-50" chest, 44" waist); 2X 52"-54" chest, 48" waist). The inseam for the trousers shall be short: 28", standard: 30", Long: 32". The coats in each size range will be cut to the larger size. The Proximity Helmet ("helmet") shall meet all requirements of NFPA Standard 1971, Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting, 1997 edition and contain the following features: Kevlar- reinforced lightweight fiberglass (* or equal); an energy absorbing system of urethane foam with a Lexan/ABS dome (*or equal); adapted for proximity use with an aluminized helmet cover, aluminized ear and neck protector and gold-coated face shield; and adjustable ratchet headband. The Proximity Gloves ("gloves") shall be wristlet style aluminized COTS proximity gloves which provide protection against Bloodborne Pathogens. The gloves shall be provided in commercial sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. NOTE: Offers which propose "or equal" materials shall provide product literature, manufacturer's literature, etc. to substantiate material performance characteristics which are stated in ATTACHMENT 1 to this solicitation. The items shall be preserved, packaged and shipped FOB Destination in accordance with best commercial practices to the locations stated in ATTACHMENT 2 to this solicitation. The approximate numbers to be shipped to each location are provided to assist in estimating shipping costs. These numbers are estimates only and may not change. The Government's desired delivery schedule is 90 calendar days after award; The Government's required delivery schedule is 120 calendar days after award. Offerors may propose a different delivery schedule in their offers. The Government will awarda Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantagous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following evaluation criteria, in descending order of importance, will be used to evaluate offers: TECHNICAL: The proposed items' capability to meet the solicitation requirements as demonstrated by the product literature, written proposal and product sample submitted. Literature submitted should include commercial warranty terms offered. The product sample submitted will be evaluated for: a)flexibility of material, b) ease of donning and doffing, c)freedom of motion, d)coverage of wrist area when arm is extended, e)overlap of coat and trousers when firefighter is bending and stretching f)weight of ensemble g)comfort when crawling. A JSLIST Chemical protective garment, as described in ATTACHMENT 1 to this solicitation, will be worn under the product sample suit during evaluation. PRICE: Price will be evaluated for price realism and fair and reasonableness. PAST PERFORMANCE: The offeror's recent relevant experience in providing these or similar items will be evaluated for performance risk. TECHNICAL is greater in importance than PRICE which is significantly greater in importance than PAST PERFORMANCE. Offerors should submit the following: A written proposal not exceeding (3) pages which describes how their items (including product sample submitted) meet the requirements stated herein; A written document not exceeding (2) pages which describes their recent, relevant experience in providing the items required herein or similar items; and a product sample consisting of a size Large Firefighting Proximity Ensemble which meets the requirements stated herein. Offers should be submitted to: U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Bldg. 20 Warehouse, ATTN: Emily Smith, Contract Specialist (AMSSC-AD), Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760. Response time is 4:00 p.m., August 7, 1998. This solicitation incorporates the FAR provisions and clauses in effect through FederalAcquisition Circular 97-4 as applicable. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial, applies to this solicitation as do the following clauses: 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, 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 which includes the following additional FAR Clauses: 52.203-6; 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219- 14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-37. The following DFARS clauses at 52.212-7001 apply: 252.225-7001; 252.225-7007, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7014, 252.225-7015, 252.247-7024. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with their offer. NOTE: ATTACHMENTS 1 and 2 to this solicitation as well as a copy of this solicitation/synopsis are located at http://www-sscom.army.mil/busops. The applicable SIC Code for this acquisition is 5699, the size standard is 5.0 Million dollars. In order to be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). If offerors wish to be notified of amendments to this solicitation (which will be posted on the Posted 07/29/98 (I-SN229941). (0210)

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