SFS OCP Duty Backpacks

In accordance with FAR 12.603(c)(2): 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The Government intends to award a Fixed-Price Contract based on LPTA. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 314910 with a size standard of 500 Employees The subject Request for Quote number is: FA2543-21-Q-NK02 Buckley Garrison, CO 80011 plans to acquire 200 QTY OCP backpack for Duty, in accordance with the attached salient characterisitcs sheet. Requirements are as follows: SECURITY FORCES DUTY BACKPACKS - 500D CORDURA with Teflon and PU coatings - UV and weather protection - 3 compartment system with each compartment having two zippers. - Padded back panel with Ventilation - Sternum & Hip Straps (Or Equivalent) - Exterior OCP and interior coyote tan - Interior with small accessory pouch and MOLLE fits 3L or 100oz hydration bladders - Includes bolstered ventilation and stability system - BPA/BPS/BPEF Free - Quick disconnect tubing, Covered mouth piece, multiple drink tube exit port (over the shoulder or underarm) - Backpack style - Low profile MOLLE panel on the front - Straps quick release capability - Minimum size of 20"H x 14"W x 9"D - Quantity - 200 Backpacks - Delivery - 60 days ADC Please provide quotes in the following CLIN structure: CLIN 0001 Description OCP Duty Backpacks QTY: 200 In accordance with FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, this is a notice that this order is a set-aside for small business concerns. Only quotes submitted by small business concerns will be accepted by the Government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not a small business concern will not be considered for award. The following provisions and clauses in their latest editions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-24-- Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. FAR 52.204-25--Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. FAR 52.204-26--Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. FAR 52.212-1 -- Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items 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 Additional FAR clauses cited within the solicitation will be incorporated into the resulting contract. Award will be made to the responsive offeror determined to be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with the criteria listed in the attached solicitation. Awardee will be required to invoice through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Award can only be made to contractors registered in System for Award Management (http://www.SAM.gov). In accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, (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 interested 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, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for USSF (United States Space Force)acquisitions (excluding SMC acquisitions) please contact the Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location -Space (AFICC/KS OL-SPC) via the following e-mail workflow address: afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/AFISRA ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Space Force ombudsman, AFICC/OL-SPC Director or Deputy Director of Contracting, 250 Peterson Blvd, Ste 315, Peterson AFB, CO 80914, (P) 719-304-4143 or 719-314-6917, Workflow e-mail: afica.ks.wf@us.af.mil. (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. **Before contacting the Ombudsman please contact the Contracting Officer, Mr. Eric Alvarez via email at: eric.alvarez.9@spaceforce.mil** **Offers are due by 03:00 p.m. MDT Thursday 23 September 2021. Interested parties shall submit their quotes along with a completed section 889 attachment via the Government Point of Entry or via email at eric.alvarez.9@spaceforce.mil or nathaniel.kibler@spaceforce.mil. **A site visit will not be conducted for this requirement.