84 -- ACU Helmet Covers, Rifleman Kits, Multi-Mission Packs, Loadout Bags, M203 Grenadier Kits, M249 Gunner Kit, M240 Gunner Kits, Contingency Support Kits

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. The AMC Specialized Contracting Branch intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 339999 with a Small Business Standard of 500 Employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. The solicitation number for this announcement is Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4452-07-Q-A113. This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement with required salient characteristics identified in Attachment 1. This requirement is for the following Brand Name or Equal Security Forces Equipment Items: 1,948 each ACU Helmet Cover, S/M 1,948 each Helmet Cover L/XL 620 each Rifleman Kits- (ACU Color) 940 each Multi-Mission Packs (ACU Color) 940 each Loadout Bags (Black Color) 75 each M-203 Grenadiers Kit (ACU) 75 each M-249 Kit (ACU) 75 each M-240 Kit (ACU) 500 each Contingency Support Kit. Complete item descriptions, including salient characteristics, will be posted as Attachment 1, Pricing CLIN Structure. Delivery Schedule/Distribution: Delivery Schedule (destination and quantity for each destination) will be posted as Attachment 2, Distribution List. NOTE: There are items that require delivery by 4 Oct 07. The remaining items require delivery 30 days after receipt of order. The total amount of each CLIN on Attachment 1 shall include all shipping and handling. Required shipping is FOB Destination. Delivery is to be made according to the attached delivery schedule. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. The clause at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to submit with their offer a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, or provide notification that their Representations and Certifications are available on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clause at FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total Hubzone Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. The following clauses apply to this requirement FAR 52.214-21 ? Descriptive Literature. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101?Ombudsman - (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Dr, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Wide Area Workflow procedures shall be used for invoicing and acceptance on this requirement. Attachment 1, Pricing CLIN Structure, must be submitted with the quote. All offers are due to this agency no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 27 September 2007. Send all offers to the attention of Kristy Daugherty, HQ AMC/A7KQC, 507 Symington Dr. Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, or by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail to contact@example.gov, phone +1 (555) 000-0000 and Karen Kinzel, HQ AMC/A7KQC, 507 Symington Dr. Rm W202, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, or by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail to contact@example.gov, phone +1 (555) 000-0000. 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