Directorate of Contracting, 2174 13 1/2 St, Fort Campbell, Ky 42223-5358

84 -- BALLISTIC HELMETS SOL DAKF23-00-Q-0040 DUE 070300 POC Clarence Duzan Contracting Officer (270) 798-7857 Gayle Rouse Contract Specialist (270) 798-7849 WEB: Fort Campbell Directorate of Contracting, www.campbell-doc.army.mil. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, rouseg@emh2.campbell.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; requests for quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issed as Request for Quotation (RFQ), DAKF23-00-Q-0040. The document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. SIC code is 3089; smal business size standard is 500; solicitation is 100 percent small business set-aside. Resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. This contract action is for 100 medium and 50 large ballistic helmets with pad suspension system and 4 point chin strap retention system. Holes drilled for PVS-7. The helmet shall consistently provide fragmentation and ballistic in a balanced and stable configuration. As a threshold, the helmet shall provide fragmentation protection (V50) equal to the Personal Armor Systems for Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet (2 grain RCC @ 4075 fps, 4 gr RCC @ 3450 fps, 16 gr RCC @ 2425 fps, 64 grain RCC @ 1700 fps and 17 gr FSP @2150 fps) with an objective requirement of the same protection at a reduced weight. As a threshold, the helmet shall provide handgun protection. (Vzero) against a 124 grain, 9mm @ 1175 fps (+50 fps) with minimal backface deformation with an objective requirement of the same protection at reduced weight. The helmet shall be compatible with and possess the capability to mount night vision devices, and be compatible with parachutist's free fall oxygen masks. The helmet shall consistently perform in all conditions from 40 degrees F to +160 degrees F. The helmet shall be capable of withstanding and consistently performing (no performance or physical degradation) in a maritime environment. The helmet shall consistently perform after a three foot immersion in salt water for three hours (threshold) with the objective of withstanding immersion at 66 feet in salt water for 12 hours. Thehelmet shall be resistant to rust/corrosion, dry rot, mildew and mold, fungus, and not be degraded by ultra-violet radiation. The helmet shall be resistant to gasoline, motor oil and diesel fuel. The helmet shall provide maximum protection at minimum weight. Maximum are of coverage shall not impede sensory awareness (ambient hearing and field of view), and allow for full compatibility with weapons, optics and equipment. The helmet must be small profile fitting the 5th 95th percentile male SOF operator in a minimum of sizes. The helmet shall be available in black with covers for woodland and desert environments. The helmet shall have a five year shelf life. Line Item 0001: ballistic helmet w/pad suspension system and 4 point chin strap retention system. Holes drilled for PVS-7, Qty: 100 medium. Line Item 0002: ballistic helmet w/pad suspension system and 4 point chin strap retention system. Holes drilled for PVS-7, Qty: 50 large. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 does not apply-contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive offeror; 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, the following clauses apply to paragraph (b): (2), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (22); 52-219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer. Contractor Notice: Contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to obtain future receipts of solicitations, awards or payments, for goods or services provided to the Department of Defense. On-line registration at www.ccr2000.com. The full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at these addresses: www.arnet.gov/far; www.farsite.hill.af.mil or www.dtic.mil/dfars. Instructions to Offerors: All offers must include (1) unit price and extended price for all requested items, a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (available from above listed websites). Shipping fees if applicable and delivery time from receipt of award. Readable facsimiles will be accepted (facsimile number (270) 798-7548). Mailed responses should be sent to Directorate of Contracting, Bldg 2172, 13 1/2 Street, ATTN: Gayle Rouse, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-5358. Offers are due not later than (NLT) 1100 hours (11:00 a.m.), 3 Jul 00. CBD Numbered Notes, 1 and 27. Posted 06/16/00 (W-SN465778). (0168)

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