84 -- Riot Gear

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations for riot gear to be used by the Government of Bolivia pursuant to an agreement with the Department of State. Two items are required: 001: Upper Body Tactical Padding, non-ballistic, quantity 3,700 for delivery to the Department's freight forwarder in Miami, FL (Interport Services, 2023 NW 84th Avenue, Miami, Fl 33172, Poc: Cari Cossio, Cel: +1 (555) 000-0000) by July 31, 2005. Description/specifications are as follows: Tactical padding: upper body protection system, Hydration pocket, Protects shoulders, chest, and ribcage, EVA foam and plastic plates encased in black ribbing for blunt trauma protection (non-ballistic), Adjustable arm padding, 2" side strapping; Sizes required are 20% large, 50% medium, 30% small; color: black; Padded area around neck to allow for helmet usage. 002: Shin guards, non-ballistic, 3,700 pairs for delivery to the Department's freight forwarder in Miami, FL (same as line item 001 above) by July 31, 2005. Description/specifications are as follows: Shin Guards: non-ballistic, Double knee protection, Side coverage for ankle bone, height 24", width 6", depth 5", 1.5 lbs., large 10" shin; sizes required are 20% large, 50% medium, 30% small; color: black These are approximate sizes/descriptions which all quoters should meet or exceed. Quoters should provide description of items quoted and what quantity can be delivered by July 31, 2005. The primary considerations for award of a purchase order will be whether the items are suitable for the intended purpose and whether they can be delivered on time. Quoters that cannot meet the delivery date for the complete quantities or exact items may quote the best terms they can provide. The quoter offering acceptable items that most closely match the Government's needs and required delivery date will receive most favorable consideration. The Government intends to make one award but may make multiple awards if it is in the Government's best interest. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotation must include names and points of contacts of other Government or commercial customers for whom the quoter has performed this or similar work for in the past three (3) years. Lowest price will be evaluated by the lowest overall price of the aggregate sum of the item prices to include shipping to Miami, FL, taking into account the cost of multiple awards, if made. In order to receive an award, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department. This solicitation S-WHARC-05-Q-0012 is issued as an RFQ. This is a solicitation document and incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-3. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (dated March 2005) applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (dated October 2003) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (dated April 2005) applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside; 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. The clauses at DOSAR 652.206-70, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman (AUG 1999), 652.225-71, Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended (AUG 1999) and 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) are applicable to this acquisition. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m., July 8, 2005 via e-mail, fax, or mail. Mail to Robert Lloyd, Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of State, RPSO Florida, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309, fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail to: contact@example.gov. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized. This is a 100% small business set aside. NAICS code is: 315999, size standard is 500 employees. Please note that SBA has granted a waiver of the nonmanufacturer rule for these items, and the Trade Agreements exception at FAR 25.401(a)(1) applies. See Numbered Note 1.