16th Contracting Squadron, 350 Tully Street, PO Box 9190, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-9190

84 -- GORE-TEX, REVERSIBLE, OUTERWEAR PARKAS, WITH MODIFICATIONS SOL F08620-99-T0091 DUE 112598 POC Paula Hull, Contract Specialist, (850)884-3262; Gloria K. Dulin, Contracting Officer, (850)884-1258 . 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 contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is Request for Quotation (RFQ) F08620-99-T0091. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-08. This requirement is set aside for small business; the standard industrial classification code is 2385 and the small business size standard for dealers is 500 employees. Description of Requirement: Furnish 575 each, reversible, "GORE-TEX", "BEST DEFENSE", Outerwear parkas, "Woodland Camo" color on the outside (using "GORE-TEX" material) and "3-Color Day Desert" color on the inside (using NON-"GORE-TEX" material), U.S. Cavalry Part Number AG 18064, or equivalent, with the following modifications: (1) delete the inside chest pocket; (2) add a rank flap to the inside chest in the same location as on the outside chest; (3) provide two additional tie-down hood straps. All three straps shall have reversible fabric to match the visible side of the hood when rolled up. Position of straps on the collar/hood: one on each end and one in the center. Velcro is required on both sides at the end of each strap. The following range of men's sizes, all in regular length, are required: (1) small (chest size 33"-37"); (2) medium (chest size 37"-41"); (3) large (chest size 41"-45"); (4) extra-large (chest size 45"-48"). Specific quantities to be determined at time of award. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Hurlburt Field, FL. First Article Approval by the Government shall be required. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.212-5 is completed so that the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 17. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. The following clauses under paragraph (b) of 252.212-7001 apply: DFARS 252.225-7001 and 252.225-7036. FAR 52.212-1 is amended to read: "Submit signed and dated offers in three copies to 16 CONS/LGCS, P. O. Box 9190, 350 Tully Street (Mail Stop #39), HurlburtField, FL, 32544. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery or an SF1449 and at a minimum must show: (1) The name, address, telephone number and DUNS number of the offeror; (2) a technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, drawing, or other documents if necessary; (3) terms of any express warranty; (4) price and discount terms; (5) Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000; (6) past performance information, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar equipment and other references (including contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (7) if the offer is not submitted on SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bindyour organization. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998), is incorporated by reference into the solicitation and contract." FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4 are amended to incorporate FAR Clause 52.209-4, First Article Approval -- Government Testing, with its Alternate I by reference. The fill-in's are completed as follows: "The Contractor shall deliver 01 unit(s) of Lot/Item 0001 within 15 calendar days from the date of the contract to the Government at Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 for first article tests. (Exact street address and point of contact to be provided at award.) Within 7 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article." Testing shall consist of a visual inspection of the first article to ensure it meets or exceeds the requirements of the solicitation as described. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is amended to read: "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 and other factors considered. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. The awardee must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration. The following factors in descending order shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability; (2) delivery time; and (3) price. Price is less important to the other factors when combined. A bid sample consisting of an unmodified jacket and fabric swatches of the required outside and inside colors may be required prior to award." Questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to PaulaHull and addressed to 16 CONS/LGCY at 850-884-5372 to arrive not later than 20 November 1998. Offers due not later than 25 November 1998. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 11/12/98 (W-SN270660). (0316)

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