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84 -- EXPLOSIVE HANDLERS COVERALLS SOL DAAA03-98-T-0238 DUE 091798 POC Mary Love, Purchasing Agent, 870-540-4027 E-MAIL: submit email response to above listed address, mary_love@pba-emh1.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepaired 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. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-6. A fixed price award shall be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This action is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Code is 2326 and the Size Standard is 500. This requirement is for explosive handlers coveralls made of 9.0 ounce Indura cotton that is pre-shrunk and permanently treated with NFPA approved fire retardant. Coveralls shall have two front inset pockets, one left breast pocket (6"L x 5"W), and one rear pocket (7 1/2"L X 6 1/2"W). All stitching shall be 9 to 15 stitches per inch. Sleeves and legs shall be hemmed on the inside and shall includeno fasteners or closures. No seams shall be done on the outside of the garment. The front closure of the garment shall run from the collar to approximately 6 inches below the waist (this can vary with size to allow easy removal of the garment). A velcro fastener (one to two inches wide) or non-sparking buttons shall close the coveralls. The color shall be Spruce Green, or equivalent upon approval. Manufacturer shall attach label inside of neck opening to provide size and care instructions. Sizes and quantities are as follows: 40 each XSMALL, 32-24; 50 each SMALL, 36-38; 150 each MEDIUM, 40-42; 150 each LARGE, 44-46; 125 each XLARGE, 48-50; 50 each XXLARGE, 52-54; and, 40 each XXXLARGE, 56-58. A sample of one pair MEDIUM shall be provided within 10 days ARO. Unacceptable samples shall be to manu- facturer within 10 days after receipt. Delivery shall be FOB: Destination and is required within 45 days after receipt of order. The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System(DUNS) Number; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right to Know Infor- mation; and FAR 52.246-2 Contractor Inspection Requirements. FAR clauses may be seen in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotations shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Quotes shall in clude the quotation number (DAAA03-98-T-0238), unit prices, extended prices, payment terms, delivery time, signature and title of company representative, company name, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS Number, CAGE code and Federal Tax I.D. number. Quotes are due not later than 4:00 on 17 Sep 98 and may be faxed to 870-540-3730, mailed to address shown in the above heading; or email to mary_love@pba-emh1.army.mil. Posted 09/02/98 (W-SN244907). (0245)

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