CESCO Aqua Safe Suits or Equal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed 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. Solicitation FA4877-12-Q-0221 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses of those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55, Defense Circular Number 20111220, Air Force Acquisition Circular 2012-0104. This procurement is being issued as a 100% small business set aside. The Associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this request is 315299 with a size standard 500 employees or under. The results of this requirement will be a firm fixed priced (FFP) contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. Items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by brand name or equal. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): 0001 - 1 EA: Aqua Safety Suit (Part Number AQSS1-XXL/XXXL) or equal 0002 - 2 EA: Aqua Safety Suit (Part Number AQSS1-L/XL) or equal 0003 - 1 EA: Aqua Safety Suit (Part Number AQSS1-S/M) or equal 0004 - 4 EA: Cooling Vest and Vorte (Part Number AQCA-COOL) or equal Description: All products will be brand name Cesco or equal. Equal bids must meet the following characteristics: - Must be able to sustain a 40K PSI water blast from a 76MM nozzle at three (3) inches with no penetration. - Must be able to provide 360 protection for the blaster's torso, arms, and legs to include the top of their feet. - Must be manufactured as a single item such as jacket, or over-alls. For FOD reasons, no individual piece can be added with fasteners. - Suit must accommodate a cooling vest. - Suit must be made of a layered fabric to allow unrestricted movement so blaster can kneel or operate a man-lift. THIS REQUIREMENT IS A BRAND NAME OR EQUAL. Shipping will be FOB Destination to F1PT7A - AMARG 577 CMRS/MXDPFA DMAFB Tucson, AZ. The shipment should be marked for Loretta Merrell. The provision at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to contract award. The website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. Clause 52.202-1, Definitions applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Quotes will be evaluated on price. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer or have an Online Representations and Certification Application which is current. Clause 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.233-3, Protest After Award applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons Segregated Facilities applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-3-Convict Labor applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.223-18, Encourage Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.232-1, Payment applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.247-34, F.O.B.- Destination applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.249-8, Default-Fixed Price Supply and Service applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.246-2, Inspection of Supplies- Fixed applies to this acquisition. Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Clause 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. Clause 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report applies to this acquisition. Clause 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration applies to this acquisition. Clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports applies to this acquisition. Clause 5352.201-9101, AF Ombudsman clause- ACC Ombudsman follows: Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews Street, Langley AFB VA 23665, phone: (757) 764-5372, fax: (757) 764-4400, email: eric.thaxton@langley.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Quotes will be due to the 355th Contracting Squadron, 3180 S. Craycroft Rd. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707, via fax or email by Thursday, 2 February 2012, 12:00 PM, Arizona Local Time. Point of Contact is: A1C Tyler Walker, phone 520-228-4838, e-mail tyler.walker@dm.af.mil, fax 520-228-5462. If faxing a quote please call for confirmation that quote was received.