U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

84 -- IMPROVED ENGINEERING GLOVE SOL DAAD16-00-R-99999 DUE 081800 POC Peggy Dube(508) 233-4481 WEB: click here to view this document on the Natick Homepage, Http://www3.natick.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist or contracting, peggy.dube@natick.army.mil or edward.lavigne@natick.army.mil. The U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command -- Soldier Systems Center (SBCCOM-SSC), on behalf of the United States Marine Corps, has a requirement for an Improved Engineer Glove (IEG) which will be used primarily by Combat Engineer Marines. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for the IEG; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this acquisition is DAAD16-00-R-99999. The IEG is intended to replace the current issued Barbed Tape-Wire Handlers Gloves NSN 8415-00-926-1674. [This current glove is bulky, has limited breathability and is cumbersome for the intended tasks.] The IEG shall have the following salient characteristics: Provide hand and forearm protection from cuts, punctures and abrasions from handling concertina/razor-edged or barber wire and other sharp objects; compatible with the improved glove insert (NSN 8415-01- 463-2196), fit over the sleeve of a standard camouflage utility uniform, fit over the sleeve of a standard chemical protection uniform; conform to the normal curve and bend of the hand to provide comfort and dexterity to the Marine; shall extend up the forearm six to eight inches from the wrist; capable of being adjusted at the wrist area to accommodate individual sizing; easily adjusted at the forearm to reduce snagging during operational use; capable of being cleaned in the field without any degradation to performance; be fully operational in wet and dry environments; shall not promote the growth of fungus or molds during use or storage; shall not create any safety or health hazards; shall be of a neutral/subdued color; available in different sizes to provide fit, comfort and dexterity to all Marines; have a service life of 120 days; and have a shelf of five years; weigh less than or equal to 1.50 lbs (for a pair of gloves); and an instruction sheet shall be provided with each pair of gloves describing the use, care, and storage. This document incorporates Provisions and Clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This acquisition is one hundred percent (100%) set-aside for Small Business. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) for this procurement is 2399 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price/Indefinite Delivery- Indefinite Quantity contract with two CLINs. CLIN 0001 will be for the IEG with a minimum quantity of 500 pairs and a maximum of 12,000 pairs. CLIN 0002 will be an Option for sustainment quantities with no minimum or maximum. The contract will be in effect for 36 months after contract award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition, addenda to include the following: Offerors shall hold the prices in its offer firmfor 100 days. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination and Inspection and Acceptance shall be at the Contractor's facility by the cognizant DCMA office. The contractor may assume that approximately equal quantities will be shipped to the following locations: Quantico, VA 22134; Chicopee, MA 01022; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Lejeune, NC 28542; Cherry Point, NC 28533; Camp Pendelton, CA 92055; Irvine, CA 92709. The required delivery schedule for both CLINs is 500 pairs per month beginning 30 calendar days after issuance of delivery order. The contractor will not be required to deliver in excess of 500 pairs per month irrespective of the number of orders received. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: Offerors are required to submit 10 pairs of Product Samples (Size Large). The IEG shall meet the thresholds of cut, puncture and abrasion as set forth in ASTM F-1342, ASTM F-1790, and ASTM D-3884. Offerors should submit any test reports available which confirms compliance to the ASTM's. Offerors shall submit, limited to 3 pages, a description of their facilities, equipment and personnel that will be utilized for this effort, which provides convincing evidence that the offeror can produce the required quantities within the required schedule. The Offeror shall provide a warranty for the IEG. The Offeror shall describe, limited to 1 page, the terms and conditions of the warranty, to include the process for handling claims and repair and/or replacement, to include their quality plan (ISO 9000/1/2 compliance or certification is required) that will be utilized for this effort. Offerors shall describe how they will comply with the Berry Amendment. PRICE PROPOSAL: Offerors shall provide the unit price for both CLINs and describe any economic pricing with their proposal. Offerors are encouraged to provide pricing for economic order quantities (i.e. 1 to 300; 301 to 600, etc.). Note: Should the Government issue delivery orders within 60 days of each other and final delivery has not occurred, the delivery order will be issued reflecting the economic quantity pricing for the total quantity of all relevant delivery orders. All affected delivery orders will be subsequently modified to reflect the lower economic quantity pricing. Offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000 with their proposal. PAST PERFROMANCE PROPOSAL: Offerors shall provide, limited to 3 pages in length, past performance information, for themselves and any proposed subcontractor, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(b)(10). The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following Areas will be evaluated and are stated in order of importance (Technical>Price>Past Performance): TECHNICAL AREA -- The performance of the Product Samples as tested by Marines conducting routine mission tasks, the quality and workmanship of the Product Samples submitted; conformance to the salient characteristics as described above; warranty, and facilities, equipment and personnel. [Lab testing and materials evaluation may be performed on product samples to ensure compliance with the applicable ASTM's and salient characteristics.] PRICE AREA -- Price will be evaluated at the unit price for the minimum and maximum quantity for CLIN 0001. CLIN 0002 will be evaluated at the unit price for 500 pairs and 10,000 pairs. The Government may determine that a price proposal is unacceptable if the proposed prices relative to any economic ordering quantities are materially unbalanced. Unbalanced economic ordering pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the unit discount pricing is significantly understated or overstated as indicated by the application of price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. PAST PERFORMANCE AREA -- The Offeror's and subcontractor's past performance with Government and Commercial customers in the area of producing similar and/or related products of the IEG. Specificareas of past performance examined will include demonstrated technical and schedule performance, responsiveness to contract requirements and customer satisfaction. Emphasis will be placed on recent, relevant experience. RATINGS: The technical area will receive an adjectival rating as follows: Excellent, Acceptable, or Unacceptable. The Price Area will be evaluated based on the price competition of this acquisition. Fairness and reasonability will be determined accordingly by the Contracting Officer. The Past Performance Area will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable based on the relative risks associated with the Offeror's likelihood of success in accomplishing this effort. NOTE: After the initial evaluation, those Offerors remaining in the competitive range will be issued a purchase order for 40 additional pairs of gloves (various sizes) which will be used for a field evaluation. In the price proposal Offerors shall provide pricing for the 40 items. Following the field evaluation award will be made to theresponsible and responsive Offeror whose Gloves are the most highly rated based on Marines subjecting the IEG to a simulated mission environment with Price and Past Performance considered. This is a best value acquisition; therefore, award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced offeror. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4; 52.212-5 (the following clauses thereunder are applicable: 52.203-6 ALT I; 52.219-8; 52.219-14; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33; 52.247-64); 52.216-18 (Fill in as follows: from date of contract award through 36 months); 52.216-19 (Fill in as follows (a) 10 pairs (b)(1) N/A (b)(2) N/A (b)(3) N/A (d) 3 days..; 52.219-6; 52.217-7 (..30 days..) 52.217-9 (..60 days..)and DFARS 252.204-7004, 252.212-7001 (the following clauses thereunder are applicable: 252.205-7000; 252.225-7001; 252.225-7012; 252.225-7014; 252.243-7002; 252.247-7024) and FAR 52.252-1/2 the full text version of these provisions and clauses may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This synopsis/solicitation may also be viewed on the AMC Acquisition Center-Natick Homepage, at http://www3.natick.army.mil. Questions concerning this combined synopsis/solicitation can be directed to Ms. Peggy C. Dube, Contract Specialist, at peggy.dube@natick.army.mil. Proposal Submission: Offerors shall submit four (4) copies plus one original (identified as such) for the Technical and Past Performance Areas and one (1) copy plus an original of the Price Area. Technical and Past Performance may be combined and shall not contain any Price Information. All proposals must be received (Facsimile proposals will not be accepted) via mail OR through the AMC Acquisition Center-Natick Homepage no later than August 18, 2000 at 1:00p.m (EST). The mailing address is: U.S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN-S (Ms. Peggy C. Dube), Bldg. 1, Kansas St, Natick, MA 01760-5011. Posted 07/05/00 (W-SN471618). (0187)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0130 20000707\84-0001.SOL)