CG BAND UNIFORMS

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is 21-09-399QHB018 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. Quotes given shall include all related shipping and handling charges conducive in shipping to U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Interested parties should contact Renee Brack via email @ Renee.Brack1@uscg.mil or fax request to (860) 444-8316 for a copy of complete specifications and samples. ITEM 001: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPERVISION TO FABRICATE 80 BLUE CHOKE COLLAR COATS FOR MALES; 80 TROUSERS FOR MALES; 40 BLUE CHOKE COLLAR COATS FOR FEMALES; 40 TROUSERS FOR FEMALES. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial item (Jan 2005). Only one (1) award will be made as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2005), applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (May 2005). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003), is incorporated into this RFQ and is an addendum to add the following clause: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (April 2005) is incorporated in to this RFQ and the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644),52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996)(31 U.S.C 3553), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332); The following FAR clause also applies to this combined synopsis/solicitation: 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984). Selection Criteria: This acquisition will be awarded utilizing - Best Value, with the following selection criteria in order of importance: a. Quality Assurance b. Cost Offers are due no later than 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on 07 August 2009. Reference the solicitation number when submitting your quote. Quotations must be submitted electronically to: Renee.Brack1@uscg.mil or faxed to ATTN: Renee Brack @ (860) 444-8316.