U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

84 -- EAR AND EYE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ-808367 POC Theresa M. Powell, Contracting Officer, (202) 324-3318 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; quotes and samples are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is RFQ-808367, and is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 421910 (NAICS replaces the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)). SIC code replaced is 5091, the size standard is 100 employees, and incorporate FAR 52.219-6. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to award a firm-fixed price contract, "brand name or equal" for; CLIN 1: 4,000 each Peltor HIOA Hearing Protectors (NRR29). These hearing protectors shall meet the following specifications: Over-the-head style earmuff with minimum NRR of 29 dB from a National Voluntary Lab Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory; dual wire headband; flat attenuation in mid and upper frequencies; maximum of 5 dB deviation in mean attenuation measured from 500 Hz to 8000 Hz in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974 in a NVLAP accredited laboratory; Maximum weight 9.3 ounces; and, with solid foam replaceable cushion. CLIN 2: 4,000 each Lexa eye protection glasses. These eye protection glasses shall meet the following specifications: Adjustable temples; wrap around Aspheric lens with anti-fog coating; adjustable lens angle; medium and large sizes available; and, clear lenses. If items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the synopsis/solicitation by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such product(s) is (are) clearly identified in the quote and is (are) determined by the FBI to meet fully the salient characteristic requirements stated above products. Unless the vendor clearly indicates in their quote that they are offering an "equal" product, the quote shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in this synopsis/solicitation. If the offeror proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name of the product to be furnished shall be provided in the quote. All quotes will be considered. Each offeror shall submit a sample of the items he/she proposes. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, and addendum are incorporated. ADDENDUM to 52.212-1 add: The contractor shall provide an FOB destination to the FBI, Firearms Training Unit, Quantico, Virginia. Delivery Specifications: Delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Delivery shall be made within 45 days from receipt of purchase order. Offerors shall provide names, addresses and telephone numbers of customers (please limit to a maximum of five references), either Government or commercial, that have received the product during the past two years for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance. Quote submission: An original and one copy of the technical and price quote, and one sample of each product being quoted, are due by 2:00 PM, EDT, 9/23/1999, to the attention of Ms. Theresa M. Powell, Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation, JEH Building, Room 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20535-0001. HAND DELIVERIES TO ANY FBI LOCATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. IF CONTRACTOR ELECTS TO HAND DELIVER ANY PACKAGE -- THIS CONTRACTOR WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE AND ELIMINATED FROM COMPETITION. Due to security requirements, postal, Federal Express, DHL, UPS, etc., deliveries are now received at an off-site location and then forwarded to the FBI 935 Pennsylvania Avenue location, adding additional time to the overnight, next-day process. Therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to ensure that the quotes are received in the location stated above at said time. Incorporated by reference are the FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders, along with Subparagraphs (1) through (11), and (13) through (16); and any addenda thereto apply to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications apply. Each offer shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 with the quote. FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM 52.212-2(a) -- Award will be based on best value to the government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance (listed in descending order of precedence) are significantly more importantthan cost or price. However, as quotes become more equal in their technical merit, the evaluated cost or price becomes the determining factor. Additionally, Warranty -- The contractor shall extend to the FBI full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranties are available at no additional cost to the FBI. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable product listed in the synopsis/solicitation. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications (located on the Internet) are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. WebSite: (FAR) http://www.ARNet.gov far. NOTE: 1 AND 12 Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379945). (0257)

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