84 -- Flame-Resistant (FR) Combat Ensemble Burn Testing

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FA8902-07-Q-8888 and is being issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporate provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-16 (22 Mar 2007) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement change notice 20070327. The NAICS code is 541380 with a small business size standard not to exceed $11M. The contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, equipment, transportation, and other incidentals necessary to provide flame resistance testing of the 36 Flame Resistant Combat Ensemble (FRCE) and six Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) configurations. The FRCE, composed of a FR shirt and trouser, will provide an increased degree of protection most needed for our Marines and Sailors against a broad spectrum of environmental, occupational and battlefield hazards, while offering them added protection against heat exhaustion with moisture wicking and quick drying capabilities. The FRCE will also provide the necessary protection, safety and comfort features required by the Marine Corps, such as flame protection and design features to preclude heat exhaustion in hot weather conditions. As a continuous effort to improve the FR combat ensemble performance, we will be testing prototypes from as many as five suppliers. We are seeking to contract for testing of 42 each FRCE, and MCCUU configurations. The FRCE configuration consists of the current FRCE (6 each) and fabrics used from five different suppliers (30 each). The fabrics used in the current FRCE are made with two materials; in the torso area, a modacrylic blended knit and in the sleeves and the trousers, a FR rayon blended woven fabric. The additional FRCE?s will be made from five different vendors, and will all be made with fabrics that self-extinguish and do not melt or drip. We do not know the exact fabric details. The fabrics in the MCCUU are a blend of 50% nylon and 50% cotton. This fabric is not FR. All garments will be provided in an unwashed condition. The objective of the testing is to determine the various materials? resistance to a 4 second simulated flash fire exposure using the procedures in ASTM F 1930 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Flash Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin. The test results will be used to evaluate the FR characteristics of the fabrics and garment design of the five suppliers to the current FR combat ensemble and MCCUU. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) CLIN 0001 - Initial set-up fee CLIN 0002 ?Manikin Flash Fire Simulation (per Table 1) CLIN 0003 - Laundering (per Table 1) CLIN 0004 - Manikin clean-up fee after flash fire exposure (As Required) CLIN 0005 ? Data (Report, Picture, and Videos) Table 1: Testing and Laundering Requirements Uniform Condition Garments 1 Laundering 25 Launderings Total # of burns MCCUU 3 3 6 Current FR CE 3 3 6 FR CE Supplier A 3 3 6 FR CE Supplier B 3 3 6 FR CE Supplier C 3 3 6 FR CE Supplier D 3 3 6 FR CE Supplier E 3 3 6 TOTALS 21 21 42 Note: All garments are medium regular size Commercial Clauses and Provisions The provision of 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this procurement. The evaluation procedure to be used for this procurement is price and price related factors. Offers will be evaluated based on the following best value criteria in descending order of importance: Meeting the requirement (technical evaluation), Proposed Delivery Schedule, and Price. The required delivery schedule for the test report is 4 weeks after receipt of the uniforms. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with offer. Contractors must be CCR registered prior to award, and must be registered in ORCA. To register, go to www.bpn.gov Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The place of inspection, acceptance, and FOB is: MARCORSYSCOM, CESS PM Infantry Combat Equipment 2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134 Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Additional Clauses 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination Clause 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C 3553) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments program. 252.225-7000, Buy American Act, Balance of payment program certificate. 52.504-7, Central Contractor Registration. 252.204-7004, Alternate A. 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement statues or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items. 52.222-3, Convict Labor. 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities. 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury). 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (Feb 2000) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jan 2004) (10 U.S.C. 2227) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies. The above provisions and clauses can be found in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Any additional contract requirement(s) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are included herein. Response Information All responsible sources may submit a quote by 6:00 PM Central Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday, 31 July 2007 to both primary and alternate contacts below. The response to this solicitation must be accomplished electronically. Quotes received after that time will not be considered. Points of Contact Primary Alternate Contracts Manager Contracting Officer Captain Al Belin Major Moseley Soule Phone: 210-536-9118 Phone: 210-536-6507 Fax: 210-536-4535 moseley.soule@brooks.af.mil alfort.belin@brooks.af.mil