84 -- Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Elite Vests - Brand Name Only

The purpose of this amendment is to specify the required color of the vests: ACU (tan) and to extend the solicitation closing date from 22 Feb 08, 10am to 26 Feb 08, 10am. Please acknowledge all amendments to this solicitation in writing. The 10th Mission Support Group, Directorate of Contracting, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado intends to award a brand name only commercial purchase order in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This notice document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14, 22 Nov 06. The government intends to award a brand name commercial purchase order for Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Elite Vests. The requirement is to purchase: 644 each, Blackhawk S.T.R.I.K.E. Elite Vest Manufacturers P/N 37CL66AU-GSA The delivery date required is 28 March 2008. FOB Destination. Request for quote will be available on or about 14 February 2008. The RFQ closing will be on or about 22 February 2008. The RFQ will be made available electronically on FedBizOpps. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 339113 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses. All manufacturers must be certified by the Institute of Heraldry. The evaluation criteria is based on the following: Price reasonableness of all quotes who meet the brand name requirement, then rank by total evaluated price. Point of contact is Denise Blevins, Contract Specialist +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov, or Diana South, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (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 USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Tara Petersen 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number +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. (End of clause)