Rescue Clothing

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required item under solicitation number 157219. A subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for the following: Rescue Gear according to the attached specification, Delivery 70-120 days ARO In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, all quotes shall be evaluated based on price. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items ((NOV 2006) (The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certification electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certification currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications - Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, compete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer. A copy of the offeror's completed record from ORCA shall be printed and submitted with the offer). 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. (JUL 2006) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2007) 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriated (JUN 2006) Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (MAR 2007), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.222-3, Convict Labor, (JUN 2003) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2007) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies (JUN 2003) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronics Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) USSS-70, "Unauthorized use of Secret Service Name" In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 709, any contractor, except with the written permission of the Director of the U.S. Secret Service, who knowingly uses the words "Secret Service", "Secret Service Uniformed Division", "U.S.S.S.", "U.D." or any colorable imitation or such words or initials, in connection with or as a part of any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, other production, product or item, in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, product, or item, is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or by associated in any manner with, the U.S. Secret Service or the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division shall be punishable as follows: a corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business entity, by a fine under this title; an officer or member thereof participating or knowingly acquiescing in such violation or any individual violating this section, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the World Wide Web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/, www.dhs.gov. Telephone requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. Please Note: All responsible Offerors should submit proposal electronically to Latinia Reed at Latinia.Reed@usss.dhs.gov or to the U.S. Secret Service, Procurement Division (Suite 6700), Attn: Latinia Reed, or via fax number (202) 406-6801, to be received no later than 12:00 noon 5 September 2008. All questions regarding the synopsis shall also be submitted in writing and sent electronically to the above email address.