67--One hundred twenty (120) cases of PF 300 flash bulbs as packaged by manufacturer - a case contains 48 flash bulbs

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. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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 solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4415 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (As used in this paragraph, the term quote mark brand name quote mark includes identification of products by make and model.) (a) If items called for by this Request for Proposals have been identified in the Schedule by a quote mark brand name or equal quote mark description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Proposals offering quote mark equal quote mark products, including products of a brand name manufacturer other than the one described in the Schedule, will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the proposals and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements referenced in the Statement of Work. (b) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in his proposal that he is offering an quote mark equal quote mark product, his proposal shall be considered as offering the brand name product referenced in the Schedule. (c) (1) If the offeror proposes to furnish an quote mark equal quote mark product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the Request for Proposals, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the proposal. The evaluation of proposals and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the offeror or identified in his proposal. CAUTION TO OFFERORS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any supporting information. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the offeror must furnish as a part of it's proposal for an quote mark equal quote mark product, all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to (i) determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirements of the Request for Proposal and (ii) establish exactly what the offeror proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity. Descriptive material is not required if the offeror is proposing the quote mark brand name quote mark specified in the schedule. (2) If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Request for Proposals, he shall (i) include in his proposal a clear description of such proposed modifications and (ii) clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. (End of provision) (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-15-T-0174 . This acquisition is issued as an RFQ. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular: 2005-82 (iv) The associated NAICS code is 333316. The small business size standard is 1000 Employees. (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 001: One Hundred twenty (120) cases PF 300 Flashbulbs. A case contains forty-eight (48) bulbs. (vi) Description of requirements: - The contractor shall provide Brand Name or Equal to - 120 cases (48 per case) of Meggaflash Technologies Limited PF 300 Flash Bulbs. (vii) Delivery is required NLT 60 Days ARO. Delivery shall be made to 321 Colleran Road Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: __NONE__________________________________. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Evaluation Criteria (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest evaluated price of all offers meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. The Contracting Officer determines that past performance need not be evaluated because the supplies being purchased are of a low complexity that past performance information would not make a substantial difference. The technical acceptability element of the evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications in the solicitation. The Technical element of the evaluation shall be based solely on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the offeror shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Price will be evaluated based on the total proposed price, including options, (if any). (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR : 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (July 2013), 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Aug, 2013), 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (July 2013) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015), 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (July 2014), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015), 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (July 2013), DFARS: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure, 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information, 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors, 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7036, Buy American--Free (B) Trade Agreements-- Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items, 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all local clauses can be found in the attached ACC-APG Adelphi Local Clauses Full Text document): 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications (Dec 2012), 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) +1 (555) 000-0000 Contract-wide: by Fiscal Year. (SEP 2009) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1982) Full Text clauses: 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (MAY 2013); 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DEC 2013); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4409 ACC - APG Point of Contact (Apr 2011); APG-ADL-B.5152.204-4411 Technical Point of Contact (Dec 2002); APG-ADL-B.5152.216-4407 Type of Contract (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-L.5152.215-4441 US ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND (ACC-APG) - ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE APG-ADL-E.5152.246-4400 Government Inspection and Acceptance (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-G.5152.232-4418 Tax Exemption Certificate (Sep 1999); APG-ADL-H.5152.205-4401 Release of Information by Manufacturers, Research Organizations, Educational Institutions, and Other Commercial Entities Holding Army Contracts (Aug 2006); APG-ADL-H.5152.211-4401Alt I Receiving Room Requirements- APG Alternate I (JAN 2003) APG-ADL-I.5152.212-4401 DFARS COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES (MAR 2015) (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as __N/A____. (xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: {.} (xvi) Offers are due on 07/21/2015, by 1159 AM, at contact@example.gov (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Jessica Camunez, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov