Helmet Attachments

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 procurement is not a small business set-aside. Therefore, any responsible source may submit a quote. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Therefore, quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67400-14-T-0191 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 2005-72 and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement Publication Number (DPN) 20140731. The FSC code is 8415 and the NAICS code is 339113. The Government is soliciting quotes for the purchase of helmet attachments. The Government intends on issuing an order to the quoter that is lowest priced 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' items. Therefore, if "Equal" items are quoted, the quoter shall submit all technical specifications for the Government to review in order to determine technical acceptability. Failure to provide the technical specifications for the "Equal" item(s) or the required coversheet will result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government. Quoters are instructed to completely fill out the attached coversheet and return it along with your quote. All quotes shall be submitted in English. All materials awarded under this contract are expected to be delivered 30 days after the award. The Government is requesting F.O.B. Destination shipping, which means that all shipping costs should be inclusive of the total quoted amount. Delivery shall be made to: Delivery point from local quotes is: Bldg 478, Camp Foster, Chatan-Cho, Okinawa, Japan 904-0100 Delivery point from quotes within CONUS: SW3225 XU DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUIN CCP WHSE 30 25600 SOUTH CHRISMAN RD TRACY CA 95376-5000 Please see the below for the requirement's details: CLIN0001: ACH-ARC ACCESORY RAIL CONNECTOR KIT REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 25-99-401 OR EQUAL - Shall be compatible with Ops-Core helmets - Shall have left and right side rail attachments - Shall include (4) M6x19 and (4) M6x24 ballistic screws T-nuts (2) Picatinny adapters (2) Universal Wing-Loc adapters - Shall be Tan Qty: 060 EA CLIN0002: MASK STRAP KIT REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 26-99-301 OR EQUAL - Shall allow use with the phaos O2 mask - Shall snap into the corner buckle receiver on the FAST ARC Qty: 120 EA CLIN0003: LINER KIT REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 49-99-131 OR EQUAL - Shall mold to the shape of head - Shall not be flat - Shall fit the ACH / MICH 2000 and ACH / MICH 2022 Gunfighter Cut helmet - Size: Medium - Color: Tan Qty: 060 EA CLIN0004: LINER KIT REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 49-99-161 OR EQUAL - Shall mold to the shape of head - Shall not be flat - Shall fit the ACH / MICH 2000 and ACH / MICH 2022 Gunfighter Cut helmet - Size: Large - Color: Tan Qty: 060 EA CLIN0005: GAS MASK EXTENDER REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 19-99-101 OR EQUAL - Shall be compatible with Head-Loc Retention System - Shall add at least 3.5 In to the chin strap Qty: 060 EA CLIN0006: REAR COUNTERWIGHT REFERENCED MFR: OPS-CORE REFERENCED PART#: 39-99-101 OR EQUAL - Shall include one (1) weight carrying system that can carry five (5) 70g weights - Shall include five (5) 70g removable weights which shall fit in the weight carrying system included in this kit - Shall include (2) 24mm screws that shall be used to mount the weight carrying system with or without weights to the back of the helment Qty: 060 EA The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Aug 1996), FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011), FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sep 1989), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Sep 2013), FAR 52.212-5(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2014), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), FAR 52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract(Feb 2000), FAR 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers(Feb 2000), FAR 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984), FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002), FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Jul 2013), FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), FAR 52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011), DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistle Blower Rights (Sep 2013), DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (Nov 2013), DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Dec 2013), DFARS 252.211-7006: Radio Frequency Identification (Sep 2011), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Jan 2012), DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006), DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997), and DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991). The following Provisions apply to this RFQ: FAR 52.204-7 System Award for Management( Jul 2013), FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jul 2013), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Nov 2013), FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) and DFARS 252.209-7999 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Dec 2013) Note: Full text of each FAR and DFARS Provision and Clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Responsible quoters must be active in the System Award for Management in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (Feb 2014), and DFARS 252.232-7006 (May 2013) Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. 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 instructed to include their DUNS number and CAGE code in their quote. Failure to provide the required information may result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government. Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted to contact@example.gov NLT 1800 EST on 8 Aug 2014. Quoters shall submit their response to this RFQ via email to contact@example.gov or via fax to 011-81-611-745-0959 NLT 1800 EST on 12 Aug 2014. However, quoters are advised it is their responsibility to ensure all information pertaining to this RFQ is received in full by the Regional Contracting Office-MCIPAC NLT then the expiration of this RFQ. Alternate Point of Contact: SSgt Nathan Mitchaner, contact@example.gov. (End of RFQ)