95--ROLLED HOMOGENEOUS (RHA) STEEL ARMOR PLATES

(i) 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. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-09-T-0258. This acquisition is issued as an Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-36 dated 11 August 2009. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 331111. The small business size standard is 1,000.00 (v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001, 6ft X 6ft X 1 inch RHA Steel Plate, QTY 100 EA; CLIN 0002, Shipping Charges for 72 plates to Redstone Arsenal, AL, 32898, QTY 1 LOT; CLIN 0003, Shipping Charges for 28 plates to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005, QTY 1 LOT. (vi) Description of requirements: RHA Steel Armor plates specified to dimensions above. Steel material shall be rolled homogeneous armor (RHA) and be in accordance with U.S. Military specification MIL-A-12560H Amendment 3 dated 27 September 2000. The material shall be produced by a vendor holding the current certification standard of ISO 9001:2000. Vendor shall provide proof of certification. (vii) Delivery of 24 plates shall be made to Redstone Arsenal, AL 32898 by 01 November 2009. The remaining plates shall be delivered within four (4) months after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be made as follows: 72 plates shall be delivered to Transportation Officer, Bldg 8022, Cottonwood Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 32898. 28 plated shall be made to Director, US RDECOM, ARL, ATTN: RLRD-SLB-D, Bldg 1115, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at both Redstone Arsenal, AL and Aberdeen Proving Ground (MD). The FOB point is Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: None. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical: The technical evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed product meets all of the specifications set forth in the solicitation. The technical evaluation will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information necessary for the Government to determine whether the proposed product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the vendor shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. 2. Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed product to industry or Government agencies. Past performance will consider the ability of the offeror to meet technical specifications, delivery schedules, warranty fulfillment, and maintenance reputation. Offerors shall include one (1) record of sale from the previous 72 months. Offerors shall identify a point of contact for each sale by providing a name and telephone number. The Government may contact references other than those identified by the offeror and use the information received in the evaluation of the offerors relevant past performance. 3. Price: The offerors proposed price must be consistent with the cost/price proposal. Price will be assessed for completeness and reasonableness. Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. (b) The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (x) Offerors shall complete the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov or include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. Offerors shall include DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: NONE. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 5.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984), 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995), 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUN 2007), 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004), 52.215-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (MARCH 2005), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (APR 2003), 252.225-7012 Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, 252.225-7030 Restriction on acquisition of carbon, alloy, and armor steel plate (DEC 2006), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004), 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment 2005 (MAR 1998). (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.004-4407 Type of Contract; 52.004-4409 RDECOMAC Point of Contact; 52.004-4411 Technical Point of Contact; 52.005-4401 Release of Information; 52.011-4401 Receiving Room Requirements; 52.032-4418 Tax Exemption Certification; and 52.032-4431 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions. A copy of the full text of these provisions will be made available upon request. (xiv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as NONE. (xvi) Offers are due on 10 September 2009, by 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST), electronically to contact@example.gov (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact DANIEL BALIZAN, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov