42 -- FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with 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. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any amendments or other pertinent information. This solicitation will be issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under the solicitation number: F2C1EC7190A004 . This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-20, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Change Notice (DCN) 2007-0906, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2007-0823. This acquisition is a small business set aside under NAICS code 423850 and small business size standard of 100 employees. This RFQ contains nine (9) line items. The items are on a firm fixed price basis and all items can be brand name or equal. The line items are as follows: 0001 Proximity Coat 1971 NFPA, 2007 Edition Construction and Labeling, BPR, size 46, Quantity: 11, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0002 Proximity Coat 1971 NFPA, 2007 Edition Construction and Labeling, BPR, size 48, Quantity: 11, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0003 Proximity Pant 1971 NFPA, 2007 Edition Construction and Labeling, BPR, size 46, Quantity: 11, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0004 Proximity Pant 1971 NFPA, 2007 Edition Construction and Labeling, BPR, size 48, Quantity: 11, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0005 Proximity Helmet, Lite Force Plus BPR, Quantity: 22, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0006 ARFF Boot, NFPA Compliant, 1 each of sizes 9.5; 9.5W and 9.5WW 10; 10W and 10WW 10.5; 10.5W and 10.5WW 11; 11W and 11WW 11.5 and 11.5W 12 and 12W 12.5 and 12.5W 13 and 13W 13.5 and 13.5W for a total of 22 boots- Quantity: 22, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0007 Aluminized Proximity Gloves, BPR, Wristlet, Quantity: 22, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0008 Super Glove, Wristlet Style, NFPA 1971, Quantity: 22, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ 0009 Hood, Nomex, Full Face & Chest, Vented, Quantity: 22, Unit of issue: Each, Unit Price: $ _________ : Total Price: $ _________ The above-referenced line items are for Fire Fighting Protection Clothing. Offerors responding to this requirement must include specification data sheet and/or other pertinent literature on proposed items offered. Offerors may propose an alternate proposal if offering more than one solution. Any questions in regards to this solicitation must be submitted NLT 22 Sept 2007 to ensure Government ample response time and timely submittals of proposals. Contract award is subject to FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. The delivery date is 30 days after receipt of award. The place of delivery, acceptance and FOB destination point is 15 CES/CEF, 345 MAMIYA AVE, BLDG 2036, HICKAM AFB, HI 96853-5233. Acceptance will be performed by the Government. All referenced Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions in this solicitation may be accessed via the internet at https://farsite.hill.af.mil. The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (SEP 2006), applies to this acquisition. Addenda to the following paragraphs of 52.212-1 are: (b) All quotes are due on or before, 1500 hrs, Hawaii Standard Time (HST), Mondday, 24 September 2007. Submission may be made via email to lara.staley@hickam.af.mil and john.haberlach@hickam.af.mil, via parcel mail to Department of the Air Forces, Pacific Air Forces, 15 CONS, ATTN: Lara A. Staley and John M. Haberlach, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB, HI 96853-5230, or via facsimile at (808) 448-2911. Quotes must reference the solicitation number. (b)(4) Submit a technical description of the items being offered. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Offerors must be registered in the CCR database to receive a contract award. If the offeror does not become registered in the CCR database within three (3) days after receiving notification from the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror. In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-2 (a), Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999), the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government based on price. Offerors must comply with the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (AUG 2007) and ALT I (APR 2002). The FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2007), applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (AUG 2007), is applicable to this procurement along with the following addenda: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Jun 2003) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) 52.232-18, Availability of Funds 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) FAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007), is applicable to this acquisition along with the following addenda:. 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005) 252.227-7015 Technical Data - Commercial Items (Nov 1995) 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data (Sep 1999) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007) 252.247-7023 with (Alt III) Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III (May 2002) The following additional DFARS provisions and clauses also apply: 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006) 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (JUN 2005). (a) Definitions. ?Domestic end product,? ?foreign end product,? ?qualifying country,? ?qualifying country end product,? and ?United States? have the meanings given in the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation. (b) Evaluation. The Government? (1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and (2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act or the Balance of Payments Program. (c) Certifications and identification of country of origin. (1) For all line items subject to the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that? (i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and (ii) Components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying country. (2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products: Line Item Number Country of Origin _______________ __________________ _______________ __________________ (3) The following end products are other foreign end products: Line Item Number Country of Origin (If known) ________________ _______________________ ________________ _______________________ (End of provision) Point of Contact Lara A. Staley, Contract Specialist, Phone 808-448-2974, Fax 808-448-2911, Email lara.staley@hickam.af.mil. Alternate: John M. Haberlach, Contracting Officer, Phone 808-448-2966, Email john.haberlach@hickam.af.mil