182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Attention: Base Contracting, 2416 S. Falcon Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61607-5023

84 -- AIRCREW SURVIVAL VESTS AND AIRCREW BODY ARMOR SOL DAHA1198T6312 DUE 012299 POC Vanessa Cunningham (309)633-5239 WEB: Click here to access Deskbook (website for locating, http://www.deskbook.osd.mil/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, vcunningham@ilpia.ang.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented. This constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a paper copy will not be issued. Request for Quote (RFQ)Number:DAHA1198T6312 incorporates provisions and clauses current as of Federal Acquisition (FAC)97-10. This procurement is set-aside for small business under SIC 3842 Orthopedic, Prosthetic and Surgical Appliances and supplies. Size standard: 500 employees. There are two items on this RFQ. Item 0001: Aircrew Vests quantity: 99 Item 0002: Ballistic Armor for vests in item 0001 quantity: 99. The description is as follows: Vest, aircrew survival. For use by air deployed forces. Must have approved AMC pocket configurations known as Air Ace Aircrew Survival Vest. Base vest shall be constructed of high strength Raschel knit mesh that is durable and fire retardant to FAR 25.853 with two permanent on-seam hand pockets each with tabbed snap closures and two permanent inside "tear-away" low profile pockets. Pockets shall be constructed of high strength fire retardant Cordura. Base vest shall have affixed multiple rows of female Snap Track attachment devices. Gear pockets shall include removable/attachment of all pockets to the vest. Vest shall be supplied with eight removable pockets, a holster and other gear carriers as specified in approved configurations. Vest shall be one-size-fits-all with adjustments at the waist and shoulders. Vest shall integrate with the Ace Advantage Composite Body Armor. It shall also integrate with Ace Arrest rescue or recovery harnesses, parachutes, and personal flotation devices. Fire retardant to FAR 25.853 and NFPA 701. Color: Ultimate Terra. Survival Inc Part Number: 1SVA-3A/MC2K or equal. Line Item 002 description as follows: Armor, Soft Body. For use with above vest. Armor must meet level IIIA as defined by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard. Armor will be constructed from non inter-woven, unidirectional aramid fiber. Composite ballistic material having an area density not to exceed 1.2 pounds per square foot. Material shall be inherently waterproof, hermetically sealed, and resistant to UV light degradation. Armor shall be covered with lightweight fabirc 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. Panel covers shall have sewn in pockets to allow addition of soft trauma packs, or ceramic or other armor plates for additional protection up to NIJ Level IV. All carriers shall be fire retardant to NFPA 701. Color: Ultimate Terra. Survival Inc. Part Number: BA-2P/A-R (NIJ Certified Level IIIA) or equal. Delivery Time: 60 days after receipt of order. FOB: Destination. The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-2 and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Reps and Certs -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996); DFARS 252.211-7003 Brand name or Equal (Dec 1991); 52.222-26 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Spec. Disabled Veterans and Vets of the Vietnam Era; 52.203-3 Gratuitites; 52.222-3; Convict Labor; 52.232-1 Payments; 52.232-25 Prompt Payments; 52.233-1 Disputes; 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration.MUST BE REGISTERED IN CCR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Posted 01/14/99 (W-SN288032). (0014)

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