This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed 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 Purchase Request Number F3MT248059A004 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. This procurement is being issued as a 100% Small Business Concern. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 451110, Size Standard $6.5 million. This acquisition is to be a firm fixed price (FFP) type contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. Items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by brand name or equal description. Quotations offering equal items will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in this solicitation. Offerors not providing technical information on equal items will be excluded from competition. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN): CLIN 0001 Backpack, Gregory Denali Pro or Equal; Sizes: Medium (Quantity: 1 Each), Large (Quantity: 7 Each). CLIN 0002 Booties, Forty Below Synthetic Camp or Equal, Sizes: Medium (Quantity: 10 Pair); Large, (Quantity: 25 Pair); CLIN 0003 Stove; Manufacturer: Mountain Safety Research; Model Number: XGK EX or Equal, (Quantity: 3 Each); CLIN 0004 Bag, Zip Duffle ? 75 Liter, Manufacturer: SealLine or Equal, (Quantity: 16 Each); CLIN 0005 Mitts, Alti, Manufacturer: Outdoor Research, Model Number: OUR-023 or Equal, Color: Red, Size: X-Large, (Quantity: 4 Each). CLIN 0006 Wands, Hiking; Manufacturer: Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking or Equal, (Quantity: 4 Each). CLIN 0007 Probe, Carbon, 280cm; Manufacturer: Ortovox, Model: Carbon Pro 280 or Equal, (Quantity: 8 Each). CLIN 0008 Sled, Paris Company Expedition, Manufacturer: Paris Company, Model: Expedition. REI Item Number: 60482 or Equal, (Quantity: 20 Each). CLIN 0009 Picket, I 24? Compact 2? x 1.25? web depth, Manufacturer: Seattle Manufacturing Company, Model Number: 162024 or Equal, (Quantity: 30 Each). CLIN 0010 Socks, Vapor Barrier, Manufacturer: Integral Design, Model: VBL or Equal, Size: X-Large, (Quantity: 10 Pair). CLIN 0011 Crampons, with Clip-on Bindings, Manufacturer: Black Diamond, Model: Sabertooth or Equal, Size: 10 (Quantity: 2 Pair); Size: 10.5 (Quantity: 3 Pair); Size: 11(Quantity: 1 Pair); Size: 12.5 (Euro). CLIN 0012 Tent, Bibler, Manufacturer: Black Diamonds, Model: BomberShelter or Equal, (Quantity: 3 Each); CLIN 0013 Boot, Extreme Cold Weather, Manufacturer: La Sportiva, Model: Olympus Mons EVO, Size: 10.5, (Quantity: 3 Pair); Size: 10 (Quantity: 2); Size: 11 (Quantity: 1 Pair); Size: 12.5 (Quantity: 1 Pair). CLIN 0014 Bag, Sleeping, Manufacturer: Feathered Friends, Model: Snow Goose or Equal; Size: Long; (Quantity: 8 Each). This requirement will be accomplished using full and open competition procedures for commercial off the shelf items. The government requires delivery no later than 15 April 2008. Pricing shall be destination pricing. Place of delivery will be USSOCOM Regional Contract Office, Bldg 3-1947 Malvesti Rd, Pope AFB NC 28308. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price (3) Delivery. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy all the salient characteristics of the CLINS. Offer will be evaluated on prices inclusive of transportation charges from shipping points to delivery destination. Delivery is defined as the capability and offeror affirmation to conform with, or better, the required delivery date. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. The factor of technical acceptability is slightly more important than price, price slightly more important than delivery. Offer shall provide at less two past performance references with contact information. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Online Representations and Certifications ORCA are considered acceptable to meet this clause requirement, otherwise a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certification will be required. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Application to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program.QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization (include Federal Tax Identification Number), with a schedule of offered items to include unit price total price. (2) Representation and Certifications compliant with FARS Clause 52.212-3. (3) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if used. (4) Evidence of technically acceptability, delivery schedule and past performance reference. Amendments, if any, will be posted on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. Website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. QUOTE ARE DUE: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, 21 March 2008. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by email (
contact@example.gov). It is the offerors responsibility to ensure faxed quotes and attachments are received by the designated time to fax number
+1 (555) 000-0000 the POC for confirmation is Travis Davis at
+1 (555) 000-0000. Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email at
contact@example.gov, not later than 14 March 2008. The point of contact for this solicitation is Travis Davis, Contract Specialist at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or email listed above. Point of Contract Travis Davis, Contract Specialist, Phone
+1 (555) 000-0000, Fax
+1 (555) 000-0000, Email
contact@example.gov
