ABU Backpacks

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA46642220A005 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58, Effective 18 April 2012 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) Change Notice 20120615. It is the contractors' responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is being issued as a 100% small business set aside acquisition. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 315999 with a small business size standard of 500. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order. The following items are to be quoted as an exact match or technically acceptable equal. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide Backpacks; 500 each; sku: 61072; improved shoulder harness and back panel for better load distribution and weight reduction; glasses, goggles and NVG pocket with external access; lightweight, durable 500D Cordura Fabric; full Clamshell opening; 4 zippers on main compartment allow for multiple access points to gear; lower drink tube exit ports for under arm tube routing; capacity: 100 oz (3L); dimensions: 21 in x 20 in x 14 in (530 mm x 510 mm x 355 mm); volume: cargo only: 2929 cu in (48) / total volume: 3112 cu in (51L); weight: empty reservoir: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg); color ABU at March ARB, California. Submitted quote or proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, take no exception, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFQ. Provide the lead or delivery time in terms of number of days after receipt of the order. To ensure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, offerors must comply with instructions contained herein. The Government will evaluate submitted quote/proposal utilizing the Lowest-Price-Technically-Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The following factors will be used to evaluate the proposals: (1) Technical Acceptability, and (2) Price. Technical Acceptability shall be evaluated as acceptable or not acceptable. Price evaluation shall be based on the lowest reasonable, balanced, and overall evaluated price. Price will always be an important factor; therefore, offerors should make diligent efforts to control costs and submit fairly priced quotes as each offeror's quoted price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Evaluation of proposals may be made without discussions with the offerror(s). The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this combined synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the government according to FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. APPLICABLE CLAUSES/PROVISIONS: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Feb 2012); Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - Alternate I (Apr 2011) at https://orca.bpn.gov; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2012); FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation) (Feb 2012), and specifically the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer/ Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Nov 2011); FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Feb 2012); FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984); FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification (Nov 2011); FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug. 1996); FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009); FAR 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001); FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984). DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2010) applies to this acquisition and specifically the following additional DFAR clauses under paragraphs (a) and (b), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008); DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009); DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (Sep 2011); DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991). AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2010) applies to this acquisition. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To be considered for this award, offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at www.ccr.gov and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) database at http://wawf.eb.mil prior to award. Lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. This notice does not obligate the Government to award the contract; it does not restrict the Government's ultimate approach; nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote/proposal preparation costs. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference may be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.far.gov/. Quotes must be for all items stated, partial quotes will not be considered. Only firm fixed price offers will be evaluated. Award will be made (all or none) to one vendor. Responses/Quotes are due 3:00 pm PST on 08/25/2012. Submit written quotes; oral quotes and faxes will not be accepted. Quotes may be submitted via e-mail or mailed. All proposals must be e-mailed to diana.stevenson@us.af.mil (subject: FA46642220A005), or mailed to 1940 Graeber St., Bldg 449, March ARB,CA 92518-1650. Quotations must meet all instructions put forth in this solicitation.