42--UPGRADE OF ISI VIKING SCBA BACKPACKS WITH FACEMASKS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only sol icitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W911S8-06-Q-0017 is applicable and is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09 and DCN 20060519. This requirement is unrestricted with a NAICS Code of 334519 and a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The description of the commercial item is for Upgrades to ISI Viking Self-Contai ned Breathing Apparatus and Facemasks and reads as follows: CLIN 0001, 49 each, Upgrade of ISI Viking SCBA backpack to NFPA CBRN, to include mask, Manufacturer Part Number UPGRADE; CLIN 0002, 32 each, ISI Viking MED CBRN DBL Curve Mask, includes face masks with microphones, heads-up display (HUD's) and electronic voice implication, Manufacturer Part Number N02A. Delivery time shall be no later than 28 July 2006, to be drop-shipped to the 42nd MP Brigade, Bldg 2007, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. Acceptance will be at the destination. FOB point is destination. The selection resulting from this request for quotations will be made on the basis of the lowest-priced quote from a responsible quoter with acceptable or neutral past performance. Once the Contracting Offi cer has decided to whom an order will be issued, a unilateral order will be issued using a SF 1449. A purchase order will be in existence once the Contracting Officer has signed the order. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, appl ies to this acquisition. An addendum to this provision is applicable, in which paragraphs (g) and (h) of FAR 52.212-1 are deleted. Wherever the words offer, proposal, offerors, or similar terms are used in this solicitation or any provision, they shall be read to mean quote, quotation, quoter, vendor or similar corresponding term to reflect that this solicitation is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals or an Invitation for Bids. Local Fort Lewis clauses 52.111-4127, Commercial Vehicle Acce ss To Fort Lewis, and 52.111-4004, Electronic Commerce, apply to this acquisition. Local Fort Lewis clause 52.111-4127 states: Procedures for commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis are subject to change without prior notice. Current access information m ay be obtained by calling +1 (555) 000-0000. As of 15 January 2002, the following requirements apply. Commercial vehicle access to Fort Lewis will be allowed only at the Logistics Center Gate (Exit 123 from I-5) on Monday through Friday. This gate will be o pen for inbound commercial vehicle access and inspection between 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM. The Logistics Center Gate is closed on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). On Saturdays and Sundays, commercial vehicles must use the DuPont Gate (Exit 119 from I-5). Du Pont Gate hours are 5:30 AM until 8:00 PM. All commercial vehicles will be searched. The Contractor should anticipate delays in getting commercial vehicles on post. The Contractor must also allow additional time for commercial vehicles to reach their de stination by driving through Fort Lewis. (1) If the commercial vehicle is carrying a load of cement concrete or hot asphalt concrete for delivery, the driver shall notify the gate guard as soon as possible and request that the vehicle be given priority for being searched; however, the Government does not guarantee that the vehicle will be given priority. (2) Large vehicles (needing greater than 12 feet 5 inches clearance) will require a time stamped searched label to gain access to North Fort Lewis. Sea rched labels will be issued at the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriate. Drivers needing access to North Fort Lewis must inform the gate g uard that their vehicle is over 12 feet 5 inches in height and that they will require access to North Fort Lewis. The driver will receive a briefing on proper procedures and a searched label. The Contractor shall ensure that its drivers, including driv ers of subcontractors at any tier, comply with the procedures as explained to them for access to North Fort Lewis. (3) Commercial vehicles less than 12 feet 5 inches in height shall access North Fort Lewis ONLY via the Pendleton Avenue under-crossing once they are cleared through the Logistics Center Gate or the DuPont Gate, as appropriate. Local clause 52.111-4004 states: In accordance with the FAR Part Two electronic commerce definition and FAR Subparagraph 4.502 (Electronic Commerce in Contracting Poli cy), the Contractor shall communicate with the Government utilizing electronic mail. FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial I tems are applicable. A completed copy of each of the foregoing provisions shall accompany the vendors quotation. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and does not include any addenda. FAR claus e 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.222-3 , 52.222-19, 52.222.21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial I tems is applicable, to include under paragraph (a) 52.203-3 and the following clauses in paragraph (b): +1 (555) 000-0000, 252.225-7012, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7024, and 252.225-7036. The complete text of the Federal Acquisition Circu lars, DFARS Change Notices, and FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions are available at the following internet site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotes are due on 20 June 2006 at 4:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time. Inquiries concerning this solicitation may be addressed to Mark Erickson at +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes must be sent electronically to Mark Erickson at the following email address: contact@example.gov. Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov to b e considered for selection. The combined synopsis/solicitation will be available for download from the Fort Lewis Contracting Office web site at http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc. Federal Business Opportunities. No numbered notes apply to this combined synopsi s/solicitation.