Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135

84 -- VERTICAL DUFFLES SOL EMV-1999-RQ-0058 DUE 082799 POC Ms. Maria L. Martin, Contract Specialist, 540/542-2300 E-MAIL: EMV-1999-RQ-0058, maria.martin@fema.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of 350 Briggs and Riley 26" Vertical Duffle No. U-WD26 on wheels or equal in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is EMV-1999-RQ-0058 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This procurement is a small business set-aside. The SIC Code applicable to this RFQ is 3161. The small business size standard is 500 employees. The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to purchase 350 Briggs and Riley 26" Vertical Duffel on wheels No. U-WD26 or equal. Duffel Bags will be used by advance disaster team members and will need to be able to hold deployment clothing and other items for a full 21-day deployment status. Technical Specifications: Item No. U-WD26 26" Vertical Duffle. U-Shaped opening allows for easy access to roomy main compartments. Separate lower compartment accommodates odd-sized items or shoes. Removable wire frames allow bag to collapse for easy storage. Dimensions, 26x14x14. Color: Black. Fabric: 2520 denier ballistic nylon, water repellent, self-healing, resistant to abrasions, color fading, and soiling, 210 denier nylon lining, 2.2mm nylon webbing. Frame: Honeycomb memory material, bends and returns to original shape. The Outside Handle System: Locking Handle System, mounted on exterior for added packing capacity, extra tall handle extension, large 3/4" recessed wheels are strong and quiet. Zippers: Heavy-duty YKK zippers, oversize zippers on all main compartments, double zipper pulls, self-repairing. Warranty: Lifetime. Net Weight: 12.25. Contractor to embroider "FEMA" on all bags. Delivery: 30 days after receipt of order. Contractor to offer best delivery. Partial shipment will be acceptable. All bags will be delivered FOB to FEMA, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135. Any shipping charges must be included as a separate line item. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Contractor to provide descriptive literature of proposed make and model to be furnished in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items" section b (f). Failure of an offeror to submit descriptive literature for a proposed "or equal" product will result in that product being rejected from further consideration. Further, descriptive literature which fails to show that the proposed product(s) complies with the mandatory requirements stated above will result in the rejection of that product(s). If contractor is quoting on the Briggs and Riley 26" Vertical Duffle, descriptive literature will be optional. A best value determination will be made based on the following in order of importance (1) Technical Capabilities (2) Past Performance and (3) Price. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The requirements detailed in this solicitation shall be used as criteria to evaluate offers. Contractor must meet all the requirements detailed within this solicitation. Technical is of greater importance when compared to price. The government will utilize Best Value Procedures IAW FAR Subpart 13.106 for making award. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price for Item 001: Quantity of 350 Briggs and Riley 26" Vertical Duffle. Item 002: 350 "FEMA" embroided on Duffle bags. Shipping charges, if any, must be added as a separate line item. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their response. The following clauses also apply: 52.212.1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capabilities (2) Past Performance (3) Price.) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.225-3, 52.222.37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, Buy American Act -- Supplies. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.gsa.gov/far/ or http://www.arnet/gov/far. The due date for submission of offers August 27, 1999 at 4:30 p.m., local time, to FEMA, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135; Attn: Maria L. Martin -- Bldg. 413. All requests for information are to be addressed to Maria L. Martin, Contract Specialist (540) 542-2300. Technical and/or administrative questions must be received no later than five business days after publication of this notice and may be faxed to (540) 542-2631 or 2632 or sent via electronic mail to maria.martin@fema.gov. Offerors are responsible to comply with this notice and any amendments thereto. Amendments to the RFQ will be published in the same manner as the initial synopsis/solicitation. Posted 08/17/99 (W-SN368911). (0229)

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