Commander, Marine Corps System Command, Code CTQ, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Ste 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010

42 -- REBREATHERS SOL M67854-99-R-3032 DUE 041599 POC Contracting Officer, Mr. Peter A. Stabile, (703) 784-5822, x233 WEB: Marine Corps Systems Command Contracts Homepage, http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contracting Officer via email, stabilep@quantico.usmc.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation M67854-99-R-3032 and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-8. SIC Code is 3569. Small business size standard is 500 employees. DPAS Rating is DO-C9E. CLIN 0001, Rebreathers, Qty 84 ea.; CLIN 0002, Mask Assembly, Qty 84 ea.; CLIN 0003, Carrying Case, Qty 84 ea.; CLIN 0004, CO2 Canister Assembly, Qty 84 ea.; CLIN 0005, CO2 Scrubber w/O rings, Qty 40 cases; CLIN 0006, CO2 Scrubber, Qty 40 cases; CLIN 0007, Level I (routine use) test kit, Qty 11 ea.; CLIN 0008, Level II (annual diagnostic/maintenance) test kit, Qty 11 ea.; CLIN 0009, Quick Turn Kit w/Case, Qty 82 ea.; CLIN 0010, Optical Inserts, Qty 50 ea.; CLIN 0011, Anti-Fog Solution (1 oz), Qty 80 ea.; CLIN 0012, Cleaning Solution (1 gal), Qty 10 ea.; CLIN 0013, Oxygen Compatible Lubricant, Qty 360 ea.; CLIN 0014, Level II Tool Kit, Qty 10 ea.; CLIN 0015, Level I Training, Qty 1 Lot; CLIN 0016, Level II Training, Qty 1 Lot; CLIN 0017, Cylinder Refill Service, Qty 480 ea.; CLIN 0018, Instructions and Level I Maintenance Manual, Qty 4 ea.; CLIN 0019, Level II Maintenance Manual, Qty 4 ea.; and CLIN 0020, Copyright Release Memorandum for CLINs 0018 and 0019, Qty 1 ea. DESCRIPTION: The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) has a requirement for Qty 84 commercial, closed-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus systems (Rebreathers) which will allow effective detection, identification, and sampling of nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) agents in a hot zone. This purchase is made in support of the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) Director of Operations, Military Support (DOMS), the Consequence Management Program Integration Office (CMPIO), and the U.S. Army National Guard Rapid Assessment and Initial Detection (RAID) Teams. The required Rebreather must be a positive pressure, closed circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus, which incorporates a positive pressure demand flow air supply system. Operational endurance shall be at least 120 minutes, based on a moderate workload, average size man, and shall contain a face mask seal that does not permit air leakage. Operational endurance shall be in accordance with either 30 CFR 11 or 42 CFR 84 test parameters. Copies of these documents can be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/. The Rebreather must be ergonomically designed to allow for the easy and comfortable operation of motor vehicles while being worn; it must extend no more than 5 inches from the wearer's back and have a full weight of no more than 32 lbs. The Rebreather must allow for use in environments that may involve exposure to open flame or high radiant heat and shall provide air for inhalation with oxygen content between 19.5% and 30%. The Rebreather shall be certified by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life and health. In addition to the Rebreathers, the following supplemental equipment is also required, including: carrying cases, CO2 canister assemblies, CO2 scrubbers, CO2 scrubbers w/O rings, mask assemblies, testing equipment for routine use and annual diagnostics/maintenance, "quick turn" kits which enable an additional 2 hours of use per unit, optical inserts, anti-fogging solution, cleaning solution, and oxygen compatible lubricant. CO2 cylinder refill service is required to maintain the useable Rebreather air supply for three to six months. This service will be provided to the ten individual RAID team homestations (end users) and will be coordinated directly between the end user and the vendor. Vendor is required to refill CO2 canisters and return to the end user no later than one calendar week after receipt. End users are located as follows: Milford, MA; Scotia, NY; Annville, PA; Dobbins Air Reserve Base, GA; Bartonville, IL; Austin, TX; Jefferson City, MO; Aurora, CO; Sacramento, CA; and Tacoma, WA. Training: Initial vendor training for routine use of the rebreathers (Level I) is required for 220 users at Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA) at Ft Knox, KY during 7 -- 24 July 1999. Follow-on training for annual diagnostic/maintenance of the Rebreathers (Level II) is required for 22 users at vendor site. Level II training should take place not later than six months after delivery of the Rebreathers and related support equipment. Manuals: An additional Qty 4 Rebreather operation and maintenance manuals are required. In addition, the vendor must provide a copyright release memo for all manuals, permitting the National Guard and the Marine Corps Systems Command to make copies of the manuals for Government purposes only in the event that the originals are damaged or lost during exercise or deployment. DELIVERY: CLINs 0001 through 0017 shall be shipped FOB Destination and shipped to/marked for: DODAAC: H92227; Special Operations Forces Activity; c/o Raytheon Systems Corp; ATTN: Mark Jacobs; Building 221, Door #12; 5749 Briar Hill Rd.; Lexington, KY 40516-9723. CLINs 0018 through 0020 shall be shipped to/marked for: COMMANDER (Attn: APM CSLENBC), Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. DATE OF DELIVERY: Delivery of CLINs 0001 through 0017 shall be determined by vendor in order that the following number of COMPLETE REBREATHER ASSEMBLIES (Qty 84) be delivered as follows: Qty 5 by 15 Jun 99; Qty 35 by 1 Jul 99; Qty 10 by 24 Jul 99; and the remainder Qty 34 as soon as possible but NO LATER THAN 05 Jan 2000. CLINs 0018 through 0020 shall be delivered not later than 15 Jun 99. If this cannot be met, offerors shall propose the most aggressive delivery date possible. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following factors listed in descending order of importance shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY, (2) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY of items offered to meet the Government requirements, (3) PRICE, and (4) PAST PERFORMANCE. Timeliness of delivery, technical capability and past performance, when combined, are of equal importance to price. Offerors are required to meet the desired delivery dates, or be as close to those dates as possible. NO offers will be considered that provide for delivery after 05 Jan 2000. Offerors shall submit a written technical proposal which clearly illustrates that its product meets all technical requirements. Commercial product literature is encouraged. In the event that there is a conflict between the offeror's proposal and commercial literature, the proposal will take precedence. The cost proposal shall state the cost per unit, inclusive of shipping to the destinations above. The offeror should include commercial catalog pricing for all possible CLINs. The Offeror should include past performance references on contracts of similar nature. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions if necessary. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and Addenda FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996) and FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offeror shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. Full text of these provisions may be accessed on-line at http://www.arnet.gov/References/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: Offers shall be submitted within15 calendar days. DUE DATE FOR OFFERS IS 15 APR 99, 2:00 PM EST. An original and one (1) copy of each offer shall be submitted to MARCORSYSCOM at the following address: COMMANDER (Attn: CTQ3PS), Marine Corps Systems Command, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. All hand-carried deliveries (including UPS, Fed Ex, etc.) shall be delivered to the following address: Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: Pete Stabile (Code CTQ3PS), 3041A McCawley Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134-5010. No facsimile offers will be accepted. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: All offerors must ensure that they are registered in the Central Contractor Registration. This is mandatory for award of any Government contract. To register, please go on-line to http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. POINT OF CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Peter A. Stabile at (703) 784-5822 x233 or stabilep@quantico.usmc.mil. A text copy of this announcement can be viewed at http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/mcscctq/. Questions and answers -- if required -- will be posted to this site as well. It is the offeror's responsibility to check this web site for all information related to this procurement. All requests for hard copies of this solicitation will be disregarded. Posted 03/30/99 (W-SN314354). (0089)

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