(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes (oral quotes will not be accepted) on RFQ reference number F2FF119261A002. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 (iv) This solicitation is set-aside as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423910. (v) Potential offerors are to quote on the following line items: Line Item Item Description Quantity Unit of Issue 0001 Blauer Tactical Systems Marking Cartridge Ready HIGH GEAR Impact Reduction Suit: SMALL 2 EA 0002 Blauer Tactical Systems Marking Cartridge Ready HIGH GEAR Impact Reduction Suit: MEDIUM 10 EA 0003 Blauer Tactical Systems Marking Cartridge Ready HIGH GEAR Impact Reduction Suit: LARGE 10 EA 0004 Blauer Tactical Systems Marking Cartridge Ready HIGH GEAR Impact Reduction Suit: X-LARGE 6 EA (vi) Offerors are authorized to quote line items indicated above as an "or equal." If an "or equal" is quoted, the offeror is required to submit the technical specifications along with the offer. (vii) Items will be shipped to the following address: HQ AFSOC/SG 427 CODY AVE STE 101 HURLBURT FIELD, FL 32544-5407 (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this provision. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Aug 2009), applies to this acquisition. 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 capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (2) price; (3) delivery terms. The Government intends to award to one vendor on a all or none basis. (x) Offerors must submit, along with their offer, a copy of the completed representations and certifications as prescribed in FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Alternate I (Apr 2002). (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009) applies to this acquisition. No addenda to this clause. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2009). The following additional FAR clauses cited in paragraph (b) the clause are applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) 52.203-6 Alternate I (Oct 1995) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (xiii) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and are included by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 08) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (May 2004) 52.219-1 Alternate I (Apr 2002) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) 252.204-7004 Alternate A - Central Contractor Registration (Sep 2007) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2009) 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (Jul 2009) 252.232.7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) * The full text of the FAR and DFARS can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil/ and http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM (xiv) A Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating will not be assigned to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes are due to this office no later than 1500 hrs, Central Time, 23 Sep 09. (xvi) Quotes can be faxed to the following number, 850-884-1272 or sent via e-mail to timothy.thulin@hurlburt.af.mil. All quotes must include the following information: Company's complete mailing and remittance address, discounts for prompt payment, if any, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS), and Taxpayer ID number. Quotes must be valid for a period of no less than 30 days. Vendors shall indicate, by number of calendar days, the amount of time needed to deliver the items described in paragraph (v). (xvii) The point of contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is SrA Thulin who can be reached at 850-884-3298 or by e-mail at timothy.thulin@hurlburt.af.mil.
