84--Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit(GSAK)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 U.S. Army RDECOM, Natick Contracting Division has an acquisition requirement for the Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit (GSAK) that provides surveillance units and snipers with various camouflage multi-functional material to construct, repair, and modify Ghillie Suits to meet unique mission and climactic requirements. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation W911QY-09-T-0039. The GSAK upgrade affords the Soldier enhanced agility, multisystem operability, and fire-resistance (FR) properties. The upgrade kit consists of netting, reversible over whites, FR skeins, FR nylon cord, FR sewing kit, camo-pack, zip ties, FR DYE packs, adhesive, FR matting, FR nylon webbing, fasteners, FR gun sleeve, carrying compression sack, hook and loop, and FR suspenders which are used to fabricate and maintain on Ghillie Suit. The NAICS Codes for this acquisition are 424990 and 314912. Quotes may be submitted via email or sent by overnight or regular mail to Stephen S. Abate c/o U.S. Army RDECOM, Natick Contracting Division ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-NS, 1 Kansas Street, Natick MA 01760-5011. Questions may be addressed to Stephen Abate via email at contact@example.gov. The closing time and date for quotes will not be later than 1pm EDT Aug 20, 2009. CLIN 0001: FR Improved GSAK (kit) QTY 170ea Baseline Salient Characteristics applicable to all CLIN 0001- a. GSAK critical components must provide for protection against flame and thermal threats. Flammability evaluation must be performed according to ASTM D 6413 Vertical Flame Test 12 sec exposure. 2 sec after flame / 5 sec afterglow, minimum char, no melt-drip. b. GSAK components shall enhance counter-surveillance protection from battlefield sensors. c. GSAK components must provide adequate concealment for multiple environments. d. GSAK components shall demonstrate safe and easy use in order to build an entire Army Sniper system. e. Tie down material must provide secure fastening to Ghillie base layer for all components. f. Suspenders must provide adequate adjustable straps and adequate attachment points. g. Adhesive repair must seal seams and leaks as well as provide adequate bond for components attached to base layer. Desirable Materials Characteristics for CLIN 0001: a. Brown Net Body 5'X9' with 1 inch sq b. Parka Brown/Grey Reversible c. Trousers Brown/Grey Reversible d. Cover Ruck Pack Brown/Grey Reversible e. Brown Skein, 18/4 Yarn (FR No melt, no drip) f. Desert Sand Skein, 18/4 Yarn (FR No melt, no drip) g. Green Skein, 18/4 Yarn (FR No melt, no drip) h. Net Universal Desert Sand 46 X 60 (FR No melt, no drip) i. Cord Nylon 100' Desert Sand (FR No melt, no drip) j. Sew and Repair Kit with Needles, Green and Brown Thread (FR No melt, no drip) k. Strap Ties Black l. Adhesive (FR No melt, no drip) m. Matting Green 1 60 X 60 (FR No melt, no drip) n. Matting Coyote Brown 1 60 X 72 (FR No melt, no drip) o. Tubular string 1 X 20' Desert Sand (FR No melt, no drip) p. Fasteners 3/4 Male/Female Coyote Brown (20 in a bag) q. Long Gun Storage Sleeve 6' Desert Sand (FR No melt, no drip) r. Hook and Loop Male/Female Coyote Tan 1 X 6' (FR No melt, no drip) s. Hook and Loop Male/Female Coyote Tan 2 X 3' (FR No melt, no drip) t. Suspenders Non-Elastic Green (FR No melt, no drip) u. Sack Carrying Compression Nylon Black Stuff Sack v. Water Soluble Green DYE (FR No melt, no drip) Water Soluble Brown Dye (FR No melt, no drip) The following clauses or provisions are specifically referenced and are required in the response to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items with Addenda below; Addendum to 52.212-2 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 factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (Salient Characteristics); past performance and price. Technical is of greater importance when compare to past performance and price combined, past performance is of greater importance when compared to 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. (End of addendum), 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - COMMERCIAL ITEMS. A completed copy must be submitted with the offer; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items;Addnedum to 52.212-4; for the Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit (GSAK) that will be used to outfit the individual Sniper in the Sniper Course at Fort Benning, GA and follow-on deployment into OIF and OEF. The FR camouflage kit is directly compatible with the FR Ghillie Base Layer needed to protect Soldiers in theater. The kit will provide an FR variant and accompany the Ghillie Base Layer to provide added concealment. The currently provided GSAK is not Fire resistant and poses a significant risk to Snipers conducting operations in OIF and OEF. This is the first step in ensuring soldiers will have a FR capability before deploying to theater. The current GSAK consists of 23 individual items from various manufacturers. Each of the items provided in the kit will be based on performance compatibility with the Ghillie Suit base Layer Uniform. Each of the items in the kit is chosen based on their unique application for constructing and maintaining one Ghillie Suit.52.212-5(DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Of Executive Orders - Commercial Items(Deviation); Other FAR clauses that apply to this solicitation are: 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.203-6 ALT 1 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.212-5 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 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 Disabled Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-3 Protest After Award; 52.247-34 FOB Destination; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that apply to this solicitation are as follows: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. All clauses applicable to this solicitation may be accessed electronically at the following: http://www.arnet.gov/far; http://farsite.hill.af.mil; http://www.dtic.mil/dfars. To be eligible for award, all offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Information on the CCR may be obtained at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil.