84 -- Cold Weather Gear

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. FA4621-06-T-0021 is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. This acquisition is reserved for small businesses. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 315299. McConnell AFB KS plans to acquire the following items: 400 pairs (Size Large: 200 pairs, Size Medium: 200 pairs) Level 1 Lightweight Pants, Insport Part Number NS21 or equal; 400 pairs (Size Large: 200 pairs, Size Medium: 200 pairs) Level 2 Midweight Pants, Insport Part Number NS22 or equal; 200 pairs (Size Large: 100 pairs, Size Medium: 100 pairs) Level .5 Boxer Shorts, Insport Part Number NS05 or equal; 550 each (Size X-Large: 150 each; Size Large: 200 each; Size Medium: 200 each) Level 1 Long Sleeve Tee, Insport Part Number NS81 or equal; 200 each (Size Large: 100 each; Size Medium: 100 each) Level 2 Long Sleeve Half Zip, Insport Part Number NS82 or equal; 400 each (Size Large: 200 each; Size Medium: 200 each) Level 3 Long Sleeve Half Zip, Insport Part Number NS83 or equal. Shipping charges, if any. The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-l, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factor will be used to evaluate offers: Price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer?s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items (offeror shall complete these on-line at www.bpn.gov/orca), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. The offeror shall include, as part of their offer, a completed DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act ? Balance of Payments Program Certificate. AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman. Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. Award will be made to the most responsive offeror proposing the items determined to be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above. FOB shall be Destination. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). Offerors shall respond to this solicitation by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time 5 Sep 06. Offers can be faxed to Pam Taschetta at 316-759-1411 or e-mailed to pam.taschetta@mcconnell.af.mil.