84 -- INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT

The US Special Operations Command, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina has a requirement for the purchase and delivery of Individual Equipment in accordance with the item descriptions provided herein. 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. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, H92236-06-T2047, is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under simplified acquisition procedures. The associated NAICS is 448190 (6.0 mil). This requirement is 100% Hubzone set aside. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. It is the contractors responsibility to become familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Full text clauses and provisions are available at farsite.hill.af.mil. This synopsis/solicitation is for Commercial Items. REQUIREMENT: CLIN 0001 Base Camp Duffel Bag, Mfr: Northface, Item No. 101314 or equal, Color: Black, Size: Large, Quantity: 40 each. CLIN 0002 Rolling Duffel Bag, Endless Road, Mfr: Dana Design, Item No. 562152 or equal, Color: Black, Size: Large, Quantity: 80 each. CLIN 0003 Lighter, Waterproof, Windmill Storm Proof, Item No. 420394 or equal, Quantity: 40 each. CLIN 0004 Steel Thermos Bottle, Nissan Vacuum, PN 411132 or equal, Mfr: Thermos Company, Size: .5, Quantity: 50 each. CLIN 0005 T-Shirt, Dufold or equal, Color: Brown, Sizes: Small (100 each), Med (100 each) Large (100 each), XLrg(100 each), XXLrg (50 each), Total 450 each. CLIN 0006 Socks, Smartwool, Light Hiker or equal, Color: Gray, Sizes: Small (100 pr), Med (100 pr), Lrg (100 pr), XLrg (50 pr), total 350 pr. CLIN 0007 Socks, Smartwool, Mountaineer Outdoor, or equal, Color Black or Dark Gray, Sizes: Small (100 pr), Med (100 pr), Lrg (100 pr), XLrg (50 pr), total 350 pr. CLIN 0008 Flashlight, Surefire Model 6P, Item No. SFL636 or equal, Quantity: 80 each. CLIN 0009 Top, Patagonia Lightweight Crew Neck, Style No. 44602 or equal, Color: Black, Sizes: Small (100 each), Med (100 each), Large (100 each), XLrg (50 each), Total 350 each. CLIN 0010 Bottoms, Patagonia Lightweight, Color: Black, Sizes: Small (100 pr), Med (100 pr), Lrg (100 pr), XLrg (50 pr), Total 350 pair. CLIN 0011 Top, Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew Neck, or equal, Color: Black, Sizes: Small (100 each), Med (100 each), Lrg (100 each), XLrg (50 pr), Total 350 each. CLIN 0012 Bottoms, Patagonia Capilene Midweight or equal, Color: Black, Sizes: Small (100 pr), Med (100 pr), Lrg (100 pr), CLrg (50 pr), Total 350 pr. CLIN 0013 Glasses, M Frame (Polarized), Color: Strike Matte Black/Gray, MFR Oakley or equal, Quantity 60 pair. CLIN 0014 Goggles, Oakley SI A Frame, Style Jet Black/VR28 Polarized, Mfr: Oakley, Quantity 70 pair. CLIN 0015 Knee Caps, Arcteryx PN ARC 3360 or equal, Quantity: 60 pr. Offerors offering substitute items are encouraged to refer to the Evaluation Factors iterated in FAR 52.212-2 for additional instructions. Partial offers will not be accepted. Point of Delivery will be USSOCOM Regional Contracts Office, Bldg 3-1947, Malvesti Rd, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina 28308. The Required Delivery Date (RDD) is not later than 22 June 2006. FOB Destination pricing. The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are hereby incorporated by reference to this procurement action (exception(s ) are provided, where applicable): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.211-8 Alt II, Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, is applicable to this requirement with the following clause addenda to paragraph (a), the Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule: All CLINs, all quantities, 22 June 2006; and (b) based on the assumption that the successful offeror(s) receive notice of award by 22 May 2006. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, is applicable to this requirement with the following clause addenda to paragraph (a), The Government will award a contract(s) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures apply to this procurement action. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest reasonable price that is technically acceptable who can meet or better the required delivery date. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy all the salient characteristics of the CLINs. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. Offers will be evaluated for Delivery. Delivery is defined as the capacity and offeror affirmation to conform with, or better, the RDD of this solicitation. Offerors shall provide not less than two past performance references (with contact information) demonstrating success in providing in a timely manner the quantities and types of supplies required in this solicitation. Offers will be evaluated for price inclusive of transportation charges from shipping point to the delivery destination. Prices shall be quoted in accordance with the CLINs to be incorporated in the Schedule of Supplies and Services in the event an award is made. The factor of technically acceptability is significantly more important delivery and price combined. The factor of price is more is slightly more important than delivery. Offers shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 days. A completed copy of Solicitation Provision 52.212-3 Alt 1 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items Alt 1 must be returned with the quote. 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-Commercial Items (Deviation), with the following clauses in paragraph (b) applicable; 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232.33. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set Aside. FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor. FAR 52.225-1 Alt 1, Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination. FAR Clause 52.252.2,Clauses Incorporated By Reference. FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration Alt A. DFARS 252.211-703, Item Identification and Valuation. DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the following clauses in paragraph (a) and (b) applicable: 252.203-3, 252.205-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023 and 252.247-7024. DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement and Balance Payment Program. DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at USSOCOM Regional Contracts Officer - Pope, Attn: Connie Burgess, Bldg 3-1947, Malvesti Rd, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, 28308, not later than 10:00, 19 May 2006. Fax submissions will be accepted at 9102430249. E-Mail submissions (preferred) will be accepted at contact@example.gov. However, it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered items to include unit and total price. Include Federal Tax ID No. DUNS No. and Cage Code shall be included on correspondence .(2) Representation and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3; (3) Acknowledgment and agreement with amendments, if issued; (4) Evidence of technical acceptability, delivery schedule and past performance reference; and (5) a priced schedule of supplies. Amendments, if any, will be published on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of offerors to review the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. DUNS/CCR website is; http://www.ccr.gov. Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email (contact@example.gov) or by fax to 9102430249, not later than 15 May 2006. The point of contact for this requirement is Connie Burgess, Contracting Officer at (910)2431245 or email contact@example.gov.