PD PARACHUTES

Description ***This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and is current as of FAC 2005-36, DCN 20090825, and AFAC 2009-0803. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is set aside 100% for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 561990 the size standard of which is $6,500,000.00.*** DESCRIPTION: THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO PURCHASE CUSTOM PARACHUTES FOR THE SOCOM COMMAND PARACHUTE TEAM... This is 100% Small Business Set-aside for the following:*** Group Items 1-3 are Brand Name or Equal. Group Item 1- PD 7 Cell Demo Version Canopies PARACHUTE MODEL #PD-235 with USSOCOM Spearhead artwork. PD 235 7 Cell Main Size: two hundred and thirty five sq ft Canopy color: Black Cascaded or CRW: CRW Lines: 600 Slider Color: Black Links Type: 005 Grommets: 025 Artwork: Spearhead on @B, 1B & 3B Gold on Black, USSOCOM on stabilizers Gold on Black, no end cell logo Other: Black flag bag, split slider, split stabilizers, red 900 lb ctr lines.. QUANTITY 3*** Group Item 2- PD 7 Cell Demo Version Canopies PARACHUTE MODEL# PD-253 with USSOCOM Spearhead artwork: PD 253 7 Cell Main Size: two hundred and fifty three square feet Canopy color: Black Cascaded or CRW: CRW Lines: 600 Slider Color: Black Links Type: 005 Grommets: 025 Artwork: Spearhead on @B, 1B & 3B Gold on Black, USSOCOM on stabilizers Gold on Black, no end cell logo Other: Black flag bag, split slider, split stabilizers, red 900 lb ctr lines. QUANTITY 6*** Group Item 3- PD 7 Cell Demo Version Canopies PARACHUTE MODEL# PD-281 with USSOCOM Spearhead artwork; PD 281 - 7 Cell Main Size: two hundred and eighty one square feet Canopy color: Black Cascaded or CRW: CRW Lines: 600 Slider Color: Black Links Type: 005 Grommets: 025 Artwork: Spearhead on @B, 1B & 3B Gold on Black, USSOCOM on stabilizers Gold on Black, no end cell logo Other: Black flag bag, split slider, split stabilizers, red 900 lb ctr lines.QUANTITY 1*** For performance/delivery to HQ USSOCOM/SOCS-CDR,DCDR,SEA,POLAD,CS ATTN: KEITH WALTER 7701 TAMPA POINTE BLVD BLDG 501 / RM 2127 MACDILL AFB FL 33621-5105 TEL: 813-507-4640 PLEASE NOTE: Any "Or Equal" item quoted must meet all characteristics listed above. Bidders must provide information detailing how their product meets all stated requirements. Quotes will be evaluated on price. Award will be made to the lowest price offeror that is determined to be technically acceptable IAW DoD 4500.36R. Bidders shall qoute on all items or none. Please ensure all quotes are complete and accurate, all information is filled out, and required clauses are complied with, otherwise the quotation will be rejected for being non-responsive. The winning contractor will be issued an award corresponding to this solicitation, candidates must include a phone number and/or email address, be registered on the central contractor registration (CCR), ORCA or provide representations and certifications as found in FAR 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000, and not found ineligible for award on the Excluded Partied List System EPLS. Quotations are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on 11 September, 2009 to SrA JAMIE CALCASOLA by e-mail to JAMIE.CALCASOLA@MACDILL.AF.MIL or by fax at (813) 828-5111. PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http//farsite.hill.af.mil or ): FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Offeror must submit a completed copy of this provision with its proposal for the proposal to be considered.), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Dev), within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. A copy of these provisions and clauses may be obtained from the above FAR web site address. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clause applies to this solicitation and is incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.204-7004(Alt), Required Central Contractor Registration. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items; within DFARS 252.212-7001, the following clauses apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) clause applies and is incorporated in full text: AFFARS 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 Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.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).