Resolicitation: MC1-D Main and Reserve Parachute Canopies

Combined Synopsis/Request for Proposal MC1-D Main and Reserve Parachute Canopies 1. The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) is soliciting proposals for two hundred (200) MC1-D Main Parachute Canopies (NSN # 1670-01-487-0777) and two hundred (200) MIRPS (Modified Improved Reserve Parachute Systems) (NSN # 1670-01-420-4256; Part # 11-1-4012-2). THIS IS A CORRECTION TO THE PREVIOUS PART NUMBER. The model contract has been updated to reflect this change. This project is part of the broader Battlefield Airmen program, currently addressing requirements for combat control/special tactics and pararescue. This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items was prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation FA8629-09-R-2431 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) using the streamlined procedures for evaluation of commercial items as outlined in FAR 12.6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. The acquisition will be processed as a full and open competition. The associated NAICS code is 314999. 2. Respondents to this Request for Proposal (RFP) should submit a fact sheet and a bid for the parachute canopies to include a delivery schedule. The places of delivery are attached to the model contract. 3. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is incorporated and the Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to that responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government. As indicated on the attached Standard Form 1449, award will be made on the basis of price. Offerors shall complete and submit with each proposal FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. 4. Two (2) paper copies should be submitted to the address listed in paragraph 5 below. Paper copies must be clearly labeled "Proprietary/Competition Sensitive Information" on the cover sheets and in close proximity to this type of information, on each applicable page. Proprietary/Competition Sensitive information will be protected from disclosure. E-mail copies of the paper submittal will be accepted. 5. Responses shall be received no later than 24 April 2009. Paper/e-mail submittals should be sent to 670 AESS/PK, Attn: Nancy Leggett, 1895 Fifth Street, Bldg 46, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7200. E-mail address is nancy.leggett@wpafb.af.mil. Telephone is 937-255-1696.