16 -- Parachutes

AMENDMENT TO SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION REFERENCE #07TC702 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format is Subpart 12.6, as supplemental 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. Issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and the reference number is 07TC702. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-20 and DFARS change notice 20070913. This synopsis/solicitation provides for full and open competition and has no set-aside associated with it. The NAICS code is 339999. The size standard is 500 employees. The offeror must quote on an all or none basis, state discount terms, and warranty information. The contractor shall provide the following items: Item 0001: QTY-180 EA, SF-10A MANEURVERABLE TROOP PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY WITH MC1 COMPONENTS; MANUFACTUER: AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA, PART #: 742333-503, NSN: 1670-01-499-6154 OR EQUAL. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, contractors must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov. If 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items have been completed online at http://orca.bpn.gov provide DUNS code. Please include Payment Terms, FOB Destination, Availability, and how long it will take to deliver items to Lackland AFB, TX. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items applies-Quotes will be evaluated based on most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors are stated in relative importance and shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1.technical capability of the item offered to meet Government requirements; 2. price. For this procurement, the Best Value determination will be made based on a Lowest Price Technical Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Factor 1: Technical Acceptability: The Government will first evaluate the Technical Acceptability of all timely quotes. Vendors shall quote on all or none basis. In order to be determined Technically Acceptable for this factor, vendors must provide a quote on the brand name specified in the line items or on an equal substitute that meets the needs of the Government. OR EQUAL item quotes must list the manufacturer and part number and must be accompanied by literature and/or a brochure detailing the specifications of the equal item including photographs and/or drawings. To be considered technically acceptable, the item must, AT A MINIMUM, meet the following characteristics; 32ft Canopy Diameter, 10kts forward speed, 12.1 fps rate of descent, 5 sec turn speed, utilize the standard T-10/MC1-1 parachute harness, container and deployment bag, and be compatible with the T-10R MIRPS and T-10R Reserve. Technical Capability will be assessed on a pass or fail basis. Factor 2: Price Evaluation: Next, the Government will conduct a price evaluation of all Technically Acceptable quotes. The price evaluation will consist of a comparison of all Technically Acceptable quotes submitted. Prices will be ranked by total evaluated price. (see FAR 15.304). Delivery Date is 30 days after receipt of award. Ship To: 342 TRS/DORR, 1000 Mercury Drive, Bldg 100 Rm 122, Lackland AFB, TX 78236. FOB Destination is required. The following FAR clauses apply; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items, 52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.247-34 FOB Destination, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking Persons, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registrations, 52.212-5 (Deviation) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders?Commercial Items, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Responses to this RFQ may be received via fax at 210-671-1199 or email to thomas.holguin@lackland.af.mil by 27 Sep 07, by 1300 hours, Central Standard Time, at the 37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Ave, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5286. Quotes should include delivery terms be marked with the reference number and should include 51.212-3 to include Alt I if applicable. Submission of quote must be in compliance with FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors ? Commercial Items. If you have any questions, contact TSgt Thomas Holguin at 210-671-1755, thomas.holguin@lackland.af.mil or Ms. Rose E. Mora, 210-671-1752, rose.mora@lackland.af.mil.