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

13 -- FLASHBANG FUZES SOL RFQ-954372 POC Theresa M. Powell, Contracting Officer, (703) 632-1640 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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is RFQ-954372, and is a 100% Small Business set-aside and is under the procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13 (test program). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 2892 (NAICS number is 32592), the size standard is 750 employees. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to award a firm-fixed price contract under RFQ-954372, "brand name or equal" for the purchase of 15,000 each Practice Diversion Device (Flashbang) Fuzes-MEI 403. The flashbang fuze requirements are as follows: 1) Capable of mating with the Navy MK155 MOD O Diversionary Charge Body or equivalent; 2) Delay time of 1.2 to 2.2 seconds; 3) Output of .52 to 1.63 psi (165 to 175 db) when measured at 47 to 49 inches from the output end of the fuze; 4) The fuze shall contain a non-fragmenting burst disc and not exhibit any shrapnel when functioned; 5) The fuze shall function and meet the output requirements after being subjected to 15 psi hydrostatic pressure for 60 minutes; 6) The fuze shall be a bouchant type ignition. The force to extract the pull ring shall be eight pounds minimum to 23 pounds maximum. Delivery Schedule shall be 30 days after-receipt-of-order. FOB Destination-Quantico, Virginia. 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 in the above products. Unless the vendor(s) clearly indicates in their quote(s) 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, if timely. Each offeror shall submit a sample of the items he/she proposes, if proposing an equal. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors (Mar 2000), and addendum is incorporated. ADDENDUM to 52.212-1, modify (b) Submission to offers is to read as follows: "Submit signed and dated offers to the attention of Ms. Theresa M. Powell, Contracting Officer, FBI Academy, RFQ-954372, HRT Building, Quantico, Virginia 22135. The contractor shall provide the names, addresses, telephone and facsimile numbers of previous contractors (no more than five), either Government or Commercial, within the past five years, for the purpose of evaluating Past Performance." All quotes are due by 2:00 PM, EDT, 6/8/2000. Incorporated by reference are the FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (May 1999), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders (Feb 2000), Subsection (a) and (c). Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Feb 2000) apply. Each offer shall include a complete copy of 52.212-3 with their 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 when combined are significantly less important than cost or price. Technical will be based on offerors ability to meet the FBI's requirements and delivery schedule listed above. Past Performance will be based on telephonic performance evaluations received from previous contacts provided in the quote. Any vendor not having government or commercial experience will be rated as "Neutral." Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisitions 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. See Numbered Note: 1 Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458603). (0146)

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