FIRE PROTECTING GEAR

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. Therefore, quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67400-16-T-0056 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Public Notice #20160226. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotes submitted by Small Business concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not a small business concern and does not meet the size standard shall not be considered for award. The NAICS code is 315220 and the size standard is 500. The Government is soliciting quotes for the purchase of twenty (20) Structural Coats and Pants. The Government intends to issue a single award to the responsible quoter whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable. This is a "Brand Name" or "Equal" procurement. The referenced brand names are not intended to be restrictive, but represent the minimum requirements of the Government. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics must be met in order for an "equal" item to be acceptable for award by the Government. It is the quoter's responsibility to furnish sufficient information to the Government in order to determine acceptability of the quoted 'equal' item. Therefore, if "equal" items are quoted, the quoter shall submit all technical specifications for the Government to review in order to determine technical acceptability. Quoters shall completely fill out the attached coversheet and return it along with your quote. Failure to provide the technical specifications for the "equal" item or the required coversheet may result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government. All materials awarded under this contract are expected to be delivered 30 days after the award. The Government is requesting F.O.B. Destination, which means that all shipping costs should be inclusive of the total quoted amount. Delivery point for quotes within CONUS: SW3225 XU DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN RD TRACY CA 95376-5000 Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted to cassandra.garcia@usmc.mil NLT 1800 EST on 22 Mar 2016. Quoters shall submit their response to this RFQ via email to cassandra.garcia@usmc.mil or via fax to 011-81-611-745-0959 NLT 1800 EST on 24 Mar 2016. CLIN 0001: STRUCTURAL COAT REFERENCED MFR: GLOBE GXTREME REFERENCED PART#: 33553D OR EQUAL -Shall be NFPA 1971-2013 Edition Compliant -Cargo Pockets with Hand warmers, 2x8x8 -High Temperature Zipper -Drag Rescue Device -Double Stitching -4 Layer Collar Qty: 020 ea. CLIN 0002: STRUCTURAL PANT REFERENCED MFR: GLOBE GXTREME REFERENCED PART#: IH3553D OR EQUAL -Shall be NFPA 1971-2013 Edition Compliant -NFPA 1983 Compliant Internal Harness: Floating Leg Loops, D-Ring Closure, and Auto-Lock Carabineer -Independent Stretch Waistband -Expansion Pockets, 10x10x2 -Padded Suspenders -Reverse Boot Cut -Double Stitching Qty: 020 ea. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements, FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification, FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System Number, FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontractor Awards, FAR 52.204-12 Data Universal Numbering System Number Maintenance, FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance, FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities, FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offeror-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Alternate I, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representations FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, FAR 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy- Consuming Products, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-1 Payments, FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, FAR 52.233-1 Disputes, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials, DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personal Work Product, DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (DEVIATION 2016-O0001) (OCT 2015) DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2016-O0001) (OCT 2015) DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information, DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, DFARS 252.211-7006: Radio Frequency Identification, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, and DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Responsible Quoters must be active in the System for Award Management in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A, and DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions Note: Full text of each FAR and DFARS clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Payment shall be made electronically by DFAS Columbus, utilizing Wide Area Work Flow for CONUS quotes, and by DFAS Yokota Japan for local quotes. Quoters are advised it is their responsibility to ensure all information pertaining to this RFQ is received in full by the MCIPAC Regional Contracting Office NLT then the expiration of this RFQ. PACKAGING - FOR SHIPPING METHOD OVERVIEW Loads in excess of 200 pounds must have 3 7/8" minimum clearance skids Wood packaging materials must be ISPM certified Truckload shipments greater than 10,000 pounds and/or 800 cubic feet must be palletized OVERSEAS SHIPMENTS: This contract is intended for shipment overseas. Therefore, the vendor is required to preserve, package and pack all items. The vendor shall use the best commercial practice for export shipment, to ensure safe delivery to overseas consignee. All items shall be given the degree of preservation and packing to afford protection against corrosion, deterioration, and damage during shipment to its ultimate destination. Any shipping container or palletized load exceeding 200 pounds gross weight shall be provided with skids with a minimum of 3 7/8" clearance for the purpose of handling with a forklift device or lifting lugs that allows for ease in loading/unloading. WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL: United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and Government of Japan regulations require that all wooden packaging material must be treated and certified according to International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Number 15 (ISPM no. 15). All types of wood packaging must be heat treated or fumigated and marked with the international approved logo, which can be found at the link: http://www.pps.go.jp/konpozai/pamp/e_pamp.pdf. Wood packaging material without this mark (Annex II, ISPM NO.15), will be inspected at ports of entry by plant quarantine officers for confirmation of compliance with the regulation. Items not properly marked, or that are not in compliance with regulations, will be rejected at port of embarkation. The vendor shall be responsible for return shipping costs for those shipments that do not comply with the specified packing regulations. PALLETIZATION: Truckload shipments greater than 10,000 pounds and/or 800 cubic feet must be palletized, properly packed, and marked. (End of RFQ)