3rd Contracting Squadron/LGC, 6920 12th Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-2570

84 -- SOFT BODY ARMOR SOL F65501-99-T0031 DUE 110898 POC Kathy A. Caruth, Contract Specialists, FAX 907 552-3908, Voice 907 552-5377 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, via, CaruthKA@elmendorf.af.mil. 1. ELMENDORF AFB, ALASKA HAS A REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE .Soft Body Armor jackets, with Level "IIIA" protection as defined in NIJ Standard. Must match Air Force survival vest, Air Ace Snap Track Survival Vest SRU-21/P and the Ace Arrest Rescue and Recovery Harness. Armor shall be constructed from nonwoven, unidirectional, aramid fiber composite, ballistic material having an aerial density not to exceed 1.1 pounds per square foot. Material shall be inherently waterproof, hermetically sealed, and resistant to UV light degradation. Armor material shall be covered with light-weight fabric in panel form. Armor panels shall be removable and covered in fire retardant, washable fabric. One size fits all construction, with shoulder and side protection, and silent, quick release, adjustment buckles at the waist and shoulders to allow vest to be adjusted for snug fit. Panel covers shall have sewn in pockets to allow addition of soft trauma packs, or ceramic and other armor plates for additional protection up to NIJLevel IV. All carriers shall be fire retardant to FAR 25.853 and NFPA 701. Color shall be ultimate terra'. Quotes must be accompanied by descriptive literature and specifications. Delivery shall be within 30-45 days after award. NOTES: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation/request for quotation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions by Reference, this solicitation incorporates the following provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. (NOTE: The standard industrial class code (SIC) for this acquisition is 2297. The small business size standard is 500 employees); 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: (a) The contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated by reference: (1) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (31 USC 3533); (b)(1) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35 Affirmative Action For Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (3) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (4) 52.222-37 Employment Reports for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); and (5) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41 USC 10). DFAR 252.204-7004 Contractor Registration. (NOTE: In order to conduct electronic commerce with the Federal Government the contractor must provide registration information to the Central Contract Registration (CCR). Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). Quotes shall be FOB Tacoma, WA 98421 to be considered. Freight cost shall be quoted in the unit price, rather than as a separate cost. Be sure to include the solicitation number, a point of contact with phone and fax number at your place of business, Dunns number, Cage Code, TIN, payment terms, delivery time, FOB point, all descriptive data, and any other necessary items with your quote. Please fax quotes to Mrs. Caruth at (907) 552-3908. Posted 10/27/98 (W-SN265927). (0300)

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