The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 26, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC has a requirement for step-in visors to protect the eyes of aircrew personnel. These step-in visors are replacements to the existing Gentex Step-In visors that are currently being used with the Gentex Helmet (model HGU-68/P). Therefore, the step-in visors being procured must be compatible with the Gentex Helmet. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M00146-07-T-3316 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 98-79. This acquisition is under the North American Industry Classification System code 339113, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract for the following items: Item 0001, 25 each step in visors for size medium helmets. Item 0002, 25 each step in visors for size large helmets. Item 0003, 25 each step in visors for size extra-large helmets. The physical, functional and performance characteristics of these replacement step-in visors are as follows: a. Shall be capable of being used with Night Vision Goggles b. Shall provide ballistic fragmentation protection of up to 550 feet per second c. Shall attach to the helmet by bungee or snap-ons at the same location as the existing visors d. Shall contain nylock screws to negate the effects of vibration e. Shall include anti-fog coating on the inner surface of the visor f. Shall provide 99 percent UV(A), UV(B), UV(C) protection g. Laser protective capabilities shall not be compromised after exposure to high and low operating temperatures Quotes must contain unit prices, extended prices, delivery date, terms of payment, company name, address, name of individual quoting, phone and fax numbers and a copy of manufacturers specifications/literature of product quoting for evaluation purposes. The delivery requirements are FOB destination and are to be delivered to Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC 28545. Delivery is required within ninty (90) days of award or sooner. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers - Commercial Items (SEPT 2006). FAR 52.212-1 Addendum. The following additions/changes are made to FAR Provision 52.212-1, which is incorporated by reference: The following provision is hereby incorporated by reference: 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating For National Defense Use (SEPT 1990). FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEPT 2006), Alternate I (APR 2002). A completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (SEPT 2005). FAR 52.212-4 Addendum. The following additions/changes are made to FAR Clause 52.212-4, which is incorporated by reference: The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (SEPT 1990). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (SEPT 2006), to include the following clauses listed at paragraph 52.212-5 (b): (5) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (26) and (31). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (OCT 2006), applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraphs (a) and (b); (12)(i)
+1 (555) 000-0000, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program (OCT 2006). (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2006). (17) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAY 2006). (20)(i) 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002). Award shall be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror, whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and who demonstrates acceptable past performance. This requirement has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-C9. All quotes must be received no later than 3:oo p.m., local time, January 22, 2007. You may Email or fax your quote to the above. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate Contracting Department, Attn: Debora Berget code SUL3G, Supply MCAS, PSC Box 8018, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018. All quotes not sent through the US mail (excluding Email and faxes) shall be sent to Cunningham Street, Building 159, Door T1, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533. Direct delivery of quote is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. NOTE: A completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I shall be submitted with the offer.
