United States Special Operations Command, Directorate of Procurement (SOAC-KB), 2418 Florida Keys Ave., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5316

84 -- HELMET MOLDS SOL USZA22-99-Q-0005 DUE 012099 POC Ms. Valerie Romanchek, Contract Specialist, (813)840-5461 E-MAIL: keelers@socom.mil, romancv@socom.mil. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial items in accordance with FAR, 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. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is USZA22-99-Q-0005 and should be referenced on all correspondence. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect throughout Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The standard industrial classification is 3544 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is being procured under the streamlined solicitation for commercial items procedures using the combined CBD synopsis/solicitation. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) no later than May 31, 1998, to receive solicitations, contract awards or payments. The provisions at FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items is to be submitted with your offer; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and any addenda, thereto, apply to this acquisition. The contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses necessary in implementing provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components. 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52,203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Disadvantaged and Woman-owned Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment reports on special Disabled Veterans and & Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies; 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. USSOCOM is seeking offers for multiple compression (match metal) helmet molds (maximum quantity of three). The molds shall be production quality and be configured to produce a helmet shell with a 0.310 inch wall thickness. Salient features include hardened shears, air poppet, and chrome plate. Molds must have the capability to utilize either electric, steam or hot line (e.g., oil) heating elements. Ejector systems is not required The delivery address is U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, ATTN: SSCNC-I (Ms. C. Mooney), Kansas St, Bldg 4, Rm D216, Natick, MA 01760. The required delivery date is 7 May 99. The solicitation has only one line item 0001 for a quantity range of 01-03 for helmet molds IAW with the description above. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the Government who can meet the required delivery schedule and demonstrates experience in making compression molds for ballistic helmets. No telephone requests and no telephonic responses are acceptable. Offerors may fax proposals and requests for additional information to (813)840-5481, Attn: Ms. Valerie Romanchek or e-mail Ms. Romanchek at romancv@socom.mil and reference the RFQ number. All quotations must be received no later than 1400 hrs on January 20, 1999. Posted 12/30/98 (W-SN284132). (0364)

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