U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Acquisition Directorate, Attn: AMSSC-AD, Natick, MA 01760-5011

83 -- VESTIBULE FLY FOR TEMPER TENT SOL DAAD16-99-T-1000 DUE 041599 POC Tammy A. Taylor, Contract Specialist, E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, ttaylor@natick-amed02.army.mil. TEMPER TENT VESTIBULE FLY REQUEST FOR QUOTATION DAAD16-99-T-1000. This is a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial off the shelf Vestibule Fly for the Temper Tent issued in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and 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 applicable SIC code for this acquisition is 2394 with a size standard of 500 employees. This is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. In order to be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.dlis.dla.mil). This RFQ incorporates clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. Contract line item number (CLIN) one (0001) for this acquisition is: 156 Each, Temper Tent Fly Vestibule, Color Camouflage Green, designed in accordance with drawing #5-4-7962-1; CLIN 0002 for this acquisition is: 126 Each, Temper Tent Fly Vestibule, Color Desert Tan, designed in accordance with drawing #5-4-7962-2. CLIN 0003 for this acquisition enables the government to exercise an option of up to 100% of CLIN 0001 quantity in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.217-5, 52.217-7, and 52-217-9. CLIN 0004 for this acquisition enables the government to exercise an option of up to 100% of CLIN 0002 quantity in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.217-5, 52.217-7, and 52-217-9. The drawings for this acquisition will be readily available for potential offerors. In order to receive the drawing, a request must be provided in writing to the contract specialist, Ms. Tammy Taylor, via facsimile or email (addresses provided at the end of this synopsis/solicitation). If a contractor would like the drawings to be federal expressed to them their federal express account number must accompany the request. Drawings will not be sent via federal express to a vendor at the government's expense. In additionto being in accordance with the drawing, the following salient/required characteristics are provided: The Tent, Extendable, Modular, Personnel (TEMPER) is the standard soft shelter for the Army, Navy, and Air Force Deployable Medical Systems (DEPMEDS). The TEMPER has an aluminum internal frame system with a vinyl coated polyester outer shell. The TEMPER has a rain fly that covers the roof area of the tent. The tent fly is supported above the roof by metal extenders to maintain an air space of approximately twelve inches. The fly is effective in reducing leakage from rain and snow and also reduces the effects of solar loading. A TEMPER vestibule is a ten-foot long passageway that joins two TEMPER tents that are co-located either side by side, end to end, or end to side. The vestibule fly is made in accordance with drawing #5-4-7962. It is fabricated from a vinyl coated polyester material (MIL-PRF-44103) in either a camouflage green or desert tan color. The completed fly forms a three dimensional saddle shape that is formed by joining flat fabric panels that have catenary shaped edges. The fly measures approximately eighteen feet in length by twelve feet in width. The fly comes equipped with four 3/8-inch diameter guy lines made from black polypropylene rope and equipped with tent slips. Items shall be preserved, packaged, and shipped FOB destination in accordance with best commercial practices to the identified locations. For CLINS 0001 and 0002, the numbers to be shipped to each location are provided to assist in pricing shipping. These numbers are believed to be correct but may not be 100% accurate. Exact delivery addresses shall be provided by the contracting officer upon award. Delivery locations are as follows: Qty 171 to Kelly AFB, TX, 78241; and Qty 111 to Ft. Worth, TX, 76115-0627. Shipping locations under CLINS 0003 and 0004 shall be FOB destination to continental U.S. locations. Delivery addresses for CLINS 0003 and 0004 will be included in orders resulting from exercise of the options. All markings on shipping packages shall be durable and legible and shall include the item nomenclature, quantity, weight, and cube, plus the contract number and contractor name and address. The government desired delivery schedule for CLINS 0001 and 0002 is 50 units per month (25 Camouflage Green and 25 Desert Tan) beginning 30 days after contract award; the government required delivery schedule is 50 units per month (25 Camouflage Green and 25 Desert Tan) beginning 60 days after contract award. The desired/required delivery schedules for CLINS 0003 and 0004 shall be the same if the options are exercised. Offerors must propose a delivery schedule within these timeframes. If no delivery schedule is proposed, the desired schedule will prevail. FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply to this synopsis/solicitation. The addenda to FAR 52.212-2 are as follows: The following factors shall be used to evaluate responses: 1.) PRICE: The proposed price per Vestibule Fly for CLINS 0001, 0002, 0003, and 0004 shall be evaluated for realism and reasonableness; 2.) PAST PERFORMANCE: Offerors recent relevant experience in providing these or similar items will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Offerors must submit a written synopsis of past relevant performance over the preceding five calendar years; 3.) TECHNICAL: Offerors shall submit a synopsis of manufacturing capability, equipment, and facilities available to produce Vestibule Flys. PRICE, TECHNICAL, AND PAST PERFORMANCE WILL BE OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE IN DETERMINING THE OFFER WHICH REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT. Award may be made on the basis of other than low price. The addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: Offerors must submit a written proposal not exceeding 3 pages which describes how their proposed item meets the requirements stated herein. The past performance document shall be no longer than three pages and shall contain the names of at least three references who have purchased the Vestibule Fly, or similar item, from the offeror, current reference points of contact and current phone numbers/fax numbers. Quotations may be in the vendors' format but must address all requirements herein. All clauses applicable to this solicitation may be accessed electronically at the following addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.dtic.mil/dfars. DFARS provision 252.212-7000 applies to this solicitation. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 with their quotation. FAR clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation. Clauses within 52.212-5 that apply are 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, and 52.222-37. Additional clauses that apply are FAR 52.203-3, 52.203-8, 52.203-10, 52.209-5, 52.209-6, 52.232-33, 52.233-3, and DFARS 252.204-7004 and 252.212-7001. Clauses within 252.212-7001 that apply are 252.225-7001, and 252.247-7023. DFARS Clause 52.247-7024 shall be inserted into any resultant award, if applicable. FAR clauses 52.217-5, 52.217-7 (within six months following the last scheduled delivery of CLINS 0001 and 0002), and 52.217-9 (within 30 days prior to the last scheduled delivery of CLINS 0001, 0002, 0003, and 0004) apply to this solicitation. Offers should be submitted to: U.S. AMC Acquisition Center; Natick Contracting Division; ATTN: STEAA-NC/T. Taylor; Kansas Street; Natick, MA 01760-5011. Quotations are due NO LATER THAN 1530 hours (3:30 PM EST) on 15 April 1999. Amendments to this solicitation will be issued in the CBD. If offerors wish to receive amendments to this solicitation, they must contact Tammy Taylor, Contract Specialist, by email at "ttaylor@natick-amed02.army.mil" or facsimile number 508-233-5286. Any questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Ms. Taylor in the same manner. See numbered Note 1.***** Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311429). (0082)

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