65--COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) is seeking a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO the following: Vendor - Marketing Assessment Inc.; Product Hypothermia Blanket; Quantit y = 18 EACH. Essential characteristics are the following: Dimensions are 10.5 inches height x 1 inch width and 18 inch depth; weight=10 lbs.; user set temperature range of 65 degrees to 105 degree Farenheit for controlled warming; storage temperature of -4 0 to +122 degree Farenheit; internal power source rechargeable battery 12VDC 1.75 to 3.5 hours of operation, allowing for extended patient transport; humidity 15 to 90% non-condensing; blanket wire heats to 105 degree Farenheit within 60 seconds for rapid thermal response; AC/DC converter permits the alternative of line power operation to enhance operating flexibility; optional cigarette lighter adapter allows unlimited blanket operation during transport; optional blanket covers; sterile, single-use and non -sterile general use Items are to be shipped to Hanover, MD 21076. This announcement constitutes the solicitation. W81XWH-07-T-0219 is issued by USAMRAA, Ft Detrick , MD as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and offers must be submitted in writing (oral offers will not be accepted). The solicitation document and incorporated Provisions and Clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-22. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CC R). The SIC Code is 3842; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113; the FSC 6515. The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated and shall remain in full force in any resulting purchase order: FAR Part 52.212-1 Instru ction to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offe ror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Cond itions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (specifically the following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this solicitation); FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.219-6 Noti ce of Total Small Business Set Aside, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 222.21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52-222-35 Equal Opportunity for Spe cial Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration a nd FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, and DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (specifically the following clauses cited in DFARS 252.212-7001 are applicable to this solicitation); DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, DFARS 252.225-7014 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, and DFARS 252.243-70 02 Requests for Equitable Adjustment . Award will be made based on value of price and warranty received from responsive, responsible bidder. The government reserves the right to make award on the initial bid received without discussions. Note: THE FULL TEXT OF THE Federal Acquisition Regulati ons (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.deskbook.osd.mil. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplemental www.dtic.mil/dfars. Responses should be emailed to contact@example.gov no later than Friday, June 22, 2007 by 11:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time). Submission should be emailed as either a pdf or MS office attachment. Submissions should be on company letterhead and include company's name, poin t of contact, address, phone number, fax number, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Solicitation Number (W81XWH-07-T-0219).