84 -- Level IV Ceramic Plates for Body Armor Vests

DESCRIPTION: 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.Solicitation F33ODO42460100 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24, Effective 19 Jul 2004. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation. The NAICS code is 339113 and the size standard is 500 employees. The following requirements are being solicited: Level IV ceramic plates 10" x 12" for Level III-A Body Armor Vests, Contact-ZG3A-3, manufactured by P.A.C.A. Body Armor. The ceramic plates must be curved to fit the body for compatibility with Air Crew Survival Gear, Parachutes, and the vests manufactured by P.A.C.A. Body Armor. The customer requests a quantity of 564 ceramic plates. Again, the requirements are for ceramic plates, not the body armor vests. The delivery address is 711 SOS/DOLL Attn: MSgt Bobby Barton, Spectre Road, Bldg. 3078, Eglin AFB Field 3 (Duke Field), FL 32542. The requested delivery date on the purchase request is not later than 30 September 2004 or as soon as the apparent winner of the RFQ can deliver. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, does not apply to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable to this solicitation. The Government will award a purchase order to the responsible firm submitting the lowest evaluated price that meets the Government's requirement. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer. Offerors are advised to include Alternate I (Apr 2002) and Alternate II (Oct 2000). The provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition, the following clauses cited at 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.225-1, Buy American Act'Supplies (JUNE 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332) The clause at 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) is applicable to this solicitation. The clause at 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report (MAR 2003) is applicable to this solicitation. The clause at 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003)(41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582) is applicable to this acquisition. The clause at 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004) is applicable to this solicitation. Facsimile or email quotes should be submitted to the following: Attn. Brian Ellison, fax # 850-882-4916 or brian.ellison@eglin.af.mil. Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, Eglin AFB, FL on Tuesday, 28 September 2004. For clarification, explanation, and/or additional information regarding this acquisition, please contact the buyer, Brian K. Ellison at 850-882-0344.