Force Protector Gear model # FOR 70 Deployer LITE OR EQUAL

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. The solicitation number is W912LD16T0015 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314910 with a small business size standard of 500 employees .This requirement is a [Small Business] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotations. The U.S. Property & Fiscal Officer for Rhode Island requires 90 (each) deployment bags to be delivered not later than 15 August 2016, between the hours of 7:00AM - 5:00PM EST, to Quonset ANG Base, North Kingstown, RI 02852. PLEASE NOTE: TAA Compliant Bags MUST be delivered not later than 15 August 2016. Quotations must be submitted not later than Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 3:00PM EST. Purchase Description Determined by Line Item, to the following: Item No. 0001, Description: Force Protector Gear model # FOR 70 Deployer LITE OR EQUAL; Bag must possess at a minimum the following characteristics: -5800 cubic inches of capacity -Locking capability on zippers; MUST have high impact resistant wheel; entirely black in color; 35 oz Hypalon on corners and other high abrasion areas; at least 5 external carry handles; Ballistic nylon bottom; Heavy-duty nylon in construction; Compression straps; Center point carry handles; weighing no more than 9 lbs when empty; Minimum Dimensions of 30 in L x 14 in W x 14 in D; Collapsible under 6 in depth. MUST BE TAA COMPLIANT. Quantity: 90 EACH. Attachment(s) In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers MUST include certain non-pricing information as document (s) attached to their quote, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this proposed procurement. Failure to comply with these terms may result in its quote being determined to be nonresponsive. The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: (1) provide a .pdf cut-sheet for any "OR EQUAL" quoted items. All items quoted must identify place of manufacture, and MUST be TAA Compliant! Brand Name or Equal The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids for alternate items, provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified by this solicitation. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered. The Government will evaluate 'equal' items on the basis of information furnished by the Seller and identified in their quote. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. Evaluation Criteria/Basis of Award Award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Ability to deliver not later than 15 August 2016 is a critical evaluation factor for this procurement. Question Submission Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond and questions must be submitted in writing to mona.morin.civ@mail.mil within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered. Shipping Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Shipping Address Rhode Island Air National Guard Base, 1 Minute Man Way, North Kingstown RI 02852. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in (www.SAM.gov) order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.SAM.gov and registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (Deviation); 252.203-7999 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation); 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls; 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure; 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information; 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors; 252.209-7992 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law - Fiscal year 2015 Appropriations (Deviation); 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation; 252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations; 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; 252.225-7000 Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items.