42--HARNESSES AND LANYARD

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/). The RFQ number is N00189-10-Q-P333. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-43 and DFARS Change Notice 20100820. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm. The NAICS code is 423840 and the Small Business Standard is 100. This is a competitive, unrestricted action. The FISCN Portsmouth Annex, Kittery, ME Contracting Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: CLIN 0001, 2 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE XS, P/N: 1113030, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0002, 2 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE S, P/N: 1113031, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0003, 5 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE M, P/N: 1113034, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0004, 16 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE L, P/N: 1113037, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0005, 29 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE XL, P/N: 1113040, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0006, 6 EA – EXO-FIT NEX VEST STYLE HARNESS, SIZE XXL, P/N: 1113043, MANUFACTURE: DBI CLIN 0007, 60 EA – TALON 6’ TWIN LEG, TIE BACK, SELF-RETRACTING LANYARD, 100% TIE OFF, P/N: 3102100, MANUFACTURE: DBI Delivery is 30 DAYS ADC; Delivery Location is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Receiving Officer, Bldg 170, Code 501.2, Kittery, ME 03904. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 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 including: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.232-33 or 52.232-36. Additional applicable FAR clauses: 52.204-10, 52.211-15, 52.213-3 and ALT I, 52.223-11, 52.233-1, 52.242-15, 52.242-17, 52.247-34, 52.252-2, 52.252-6, 52.253-1. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including: 252.225-7036 ALT I, 252.232-7003, 252.247-7023. Additional applicable DFARS or local clauses: 252.204-7004, 252.225-7035 ALT I. Other clauses or provisions that may be applicable: 5252.232-9402. This announcement will close at 4:00PM on 8 SEPTEMBER 2010. Contact Michelle Thompson who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The NECO website has a "submit bid" button next to the solicitation number. DO NOT use the "submit bid" button on NECO to submit your proposal. Offers MUST be submitted by fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. The proposed contract action is for a brand name or equal product. The brand name, model number, and salient characteristics of the product(s) are: DBI SALA, Part Numbers are listed above in the CLINS. Salient characteristics are as follows: 1) Vest style, 2) Available front and back D-rings, 3) Sizes shall be XS through 2XL, 4) Quick connect buckles are preferred, 5) Lanyards must have two legs for 100% tie off capability, 6) Lanyards must be self retracting (SRL), 7) Lanyards must be designed to tie off at the feet, 8) Lanyards must be able to tie back into itself. FAR 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal is hereby incorporated by reference. Provide information required by FAR 52.211-6 when submitting offers for brand name or equal products. If offering “equal to? items, quoter shall provide manufacture specifications with quote. Specifications will be evaluated for salient characteristics. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Quoters must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/ . Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Quoter's must be registered in WAWF to be considered for award unless government purchase card is utilized for procurement. Registration can be completed on-line at https://wawf.eb.mil. The Navy WAWF Assistance Line is also available at 1-800-559-WAWF (9293). All quotes shall include price(s) FOB Destination, a point of contact, name, email, fax, and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, payment terms, if registered in WAWF and/or if quoter accepts payment by Government Purchase Card. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Quoter's shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes unless vendor is registered in ORCA. If registered, please so state on quote and affirm representations and certifications are up to date. Contract to be awarded on an “All or None? basis, NAVSUP Provision L7011.