84--COVERALLS, MECHANIC'S, UNIVERSAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN (UCP)

THIS IS A MODIFICATION TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF OPTION YEARS TO TWO. This solicitation covers 100% small business set-aside acquisition of Coveralls, Mechanic's, Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). NSN 8415-01-534-7375(s). The quantities are 25,500 min; 102,000 Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ); and 130,000 max. Two mandatory one-year term options will be required, each with the same min, AEQ, and max. Applicable specification is MIL-DTL-32082 dated 1 May 2001 with pattern dated 16 November 2005. Production lead-time is 150 days, with 3 monthly deliveries (for minimum quantity) to New Cumberland, PA and San Joaquin, CA, FOB Destination. Best Value procedures will be used. Evaluation factors are Product Demonstration Model and Experience/Past Performance. AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATIONS, FAR 5.102(d) APPLIES, AS OUR OFFICE NO LONGER ISSUES SOLICITATION OR AMENDMENTS IN PAPER FORM. OFFEROR SHOULD REGISTER TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THIS SOLICITATION OR SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS. THE SOLICITATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE BSM'S DLA INTERNET BID BOAD SYSTEMS (DIBBS) AT https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ SOMETIME AFTER 16 MARCH 2009. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Soliciations" from the top bar to search for the solicitation. DIBBS Help can be accessed from the DIBBS homepage. Some specifications are available to download from the ASSIST website at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/start/. You do not need to register with ASSIST to download documents. Click on "Quick Search" on the left-hand side to search for a specification. DSCP has developed a web-based system that allows manufacturers the ability to request specifications, patterns and drawings on our contracting page. To request technical data for DSCP Clothing and Textiles (DSCP C&T) solicitations, use the following link to the DSCP C&T Technical Data Repository area at: http://www.dscp.dla.mil/Portal/sreqfrm.aspx . Important Note on Foreign Content The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment") impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CONTACT THE BUYER, PLEASE E-MAIL Erin Holland at erin.holland@ dla.mil. Numbered Note 26 applies.