Desert Sand Thermal Shirts

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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 (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-09-T-0071, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-30, dated 14 Jul 09. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 315192 and the business size standard is 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by 10th LG/LGCB. 0001-Shirt, thermal, men's. IAW purchase description 55246 10AUG09 (attachment #1). Color: Desert Sand. See size/ quantity below: Small: 160 Each Medium: 1100 Each Large: 350 Each X-Large: 80 Each XX-Large: 10 Each FOB: Destination MILSTRIP: FX700090215A002 PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: FX700090215A002 SIGNAL CODE: A 0002-Shirt, thermal, women's, IAW purchase description 55246 10AUG09 (attachment #1). Color: Desert Sand. See size/ quantity below: X-Small: 60 Each Small: 140 Each X-Large: 20 Each FOB: Destination MILSTRIP: FX700090215A003 PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: FX700090215A003 SIGNAL CODE: A Delivery Requirement: FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Quotations received with FOB other than Destination will not be considered. The delivery date required is 18 Sep 09. These products must comply with the Buy American Act (100% manufactured in the USA; and at least 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be made in the USA). The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: Addenda to FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions: a. Initially, quotes shall be evaluated on a pass or fail basis to determine whether the proposed garment meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the brand name required at the lowest price. Those vendors who are quoting an "or equal" shall provide a technical description of the material and garment being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. Contractor shall provide a sample garment and/ or descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer by the closing date of the solicitation. b. Quotes shall then be ranked according to price. An offeror's proposed prices will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the Pricing Schedule by the unit price for each item to confirm the extended amount for each. The offeror who submits the lowest price will receive the award. Award shall be made to that offeror without further consideration of any other offerors. c. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, an overall total price, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, descriptive literature such as illustration, drawings, or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer, warranted information and a statement that the provision at FAR 52.212-3 is electronically online at http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx and provide a copy of DFARS 252.225-7000 (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate must be signed and returned with quote. In addition, any acknowledgement of solicitation amendments. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a purchase order using FAR Part 12 and 13 resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror on a pass/fail basis at the lowest price. Initially, offerors who passed the certification shall be ranked according to price and the offeror who provides the lowest price will receive the award. An offeror's proposed prices will be determined by multiplying the quantities identified in the Pricing Schedule by the unit price for each item to confirm the extended amount for each. Clauses Incorporated by Full Text: The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, with the following addenda, applies: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-9018 email: Kelly.Snyder@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. USAFA 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Aug 2007)(USAFA Supplemented Jul 08) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (June 2009) Deviation 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (Jun 2003) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Feb 2009) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (April 2009) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) 52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2009) (Deviation) applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 2009) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request (Mar 2008). Quotes must be received NLT 1:00 pm Mountain Time, 17 Aug 2009 at the10th MSG/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Please submit quotes and any questions via e-mail to Rebecca Petersen at (719) 333-3200, Rebecca.Petersen@usafa.af.mil, or you may fax the quote to Rebecca Petersen, Contract Specialist at (719) 333-9103. In my absence, please contact Diana South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or email to diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil.