84--Award for Shirt Sleeve Insignia, color for 50th IBCT

This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses operating under a Standard Industry Classification code of 2399 and a North American Industry Classification code of 313222 and a size standard for small business of 500 employees. The item description is as follows: CLIN 0001:Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Quantity 6,000 EA; 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard. Army Patch, Insignia, Shoulder sleeve, Color, sew on. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-955) Ship to addresses for above referenced CLIN is as follows: USPFO New Jersey, Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648. A completed copy of provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications must be included with the quote. Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR); for more information on CCR visit the webpage at www.ccr.gov. Vendors must also be on the Approved List of Vendors by The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) for the product indicated. All insignia must be manufactured by firms certified by TIOH in accordance with AR 672-8. Procurement of shoulder sleeve insignia from non-certified manufacturers or from foreign or offshore sources is not authorized. Manufacturers who are interested in becoming certified manufacturers will be referred to the Director, The Institute for Heraldry for certification. All invitations for bids or contracts should include a statement that the shoulder sleeve insignia will be made in accordance with the specifications and tools provided by TIOH. In addition, Shoulder sleeve insignia will be manufactured in accordance with MIL-I-14652. The contractor will be advised that a cartoon (pattern) showing the placement and the number of stitches for the SSI may be obtained from TIOH. Berry Amendment applies. Interested parties must submit any questions and obtain a Request For Quotation (RFQ) in writing to the Contracting Specialist listed below, by fax or email. Quotations and amendments (if any) must be signed, dated and submitted in writing or by fax by 12:00 noon Eastern Standard time on Monday, 17 April 2009 to USPFONJ-P&C, Bldg. 3601, Technology Drive, Fort Dix, New Jersey 08640-7600, Attn: Mr. Joseph M. Hatrak, Contract Specialist (•••••@•••••.•••Sign up to see this detail) or fax +1 (•••) •••-••••Sign up to see this detail. Delivery Date is No Later Than: 10 May 2009.