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23 -- FABRICATED TEXTILE PRODUCTS, N.E.C. SOL DTCG23-99-R-DA1025 DUE 062999 POC Kathy Gregg, Contract Specialist, Phone 202-267-2523, Fax 202-267-4025, Email kgregg@comdt.uscg.mil -- Scott Palmer, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 267-2489, Fax (202) 267-4019, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=DTCG23-99-R-D A1025&LocID=14. E-MAIL: Kathy Gregg, kgregg@comdt.uscg.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 with this notice. This commercial item acquisition is being conducted in accordance with subpart 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DTCG23-99-R-DA1025 and it is being issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This solicitation is a small business set aside. The standard identification code is 2399 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Coast Guard will award a firm fixed price contract for the purchase of 325 dry suits which are required for Coast Guard personnel working at the Port Security Units. The dry suits shall be trilaminate or urethane-coated fabric and must possess the following characteristics: a. Latex or neoprene neck and wrist seals b. Reinforced knees and seat. c. Heavy duty front entry air/water-tight zipper d. Heavy duty relief air/water-tight zipper. e. High puncture and rip resistance. f. All seams shall be either sewn or glued and sealed with seam tape using a gluing or heat sealing process. g. Suits shall maintain flexibility to at least _30 degrees Farenheit. h. The following size distribution is (X-Small -- 13, Small -- 26, Medium -- 123, Large -- 123, X-Large _ 26; and XX-Large -- 14). i. Dry suits shall be woodland camouflage color. j. Dry suits shall have lug-soled or deck boot attached. k. Gloves shall be provided for each suit. l. All dry suits shall be made in accordance with USIASYS80000PSU System. Dry Suits shall be delivered to the Port Security Stations located in Fort Eustis, VA; St. Petersburg, FL; Gulfport, MS; Port Clinton, OH; and San Pedro, CA. Inspection shall be in accordance with FAR 52.247-34 _ F.O.B. Destination. Packing and packaging shall be in accordance with good commercial practice to assure delivery at destination. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are reminded to read and follow the directions given in provision 52.212-1. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation _ Commercial Items is incorporated into this solicitation. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation requirements offers the lowest evaluated price. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.The Government requires delivery of the equipment 120 days after contract award. 2. Offerors should submit warranty information with the proposal. B. EVALUATED INFORMATION: 1. Description of dry suits which meets the requirements of the Government as listed above. Price will be evaluated as described at 52.212-2(b). Past performance information shall be provided as requested at 52.212-1(b)(10). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification _ Commercial Items, with their proposal. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference into the solicitation. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.) In addition, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this contract: 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 and 52.225-3. There are no addenda to any of the above clauses or provisions. Proposals are due no later than 1400 on 6 July 1999 in Room 5218 at the address listed above. It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and time-consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should then contract the Coast Guard Solicitation Ombudsman at the following address: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3)/2100 Second Street, SW/Washington, DC/20593-0001/Ph: (202) 267-2285, Fax: (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and the solicitation closing date. For Minority, Women Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are availableunder the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Direct inquires to the contact listed above. Posted 06/17/99 (D-SN344383). (0168)

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