Snowboards and Training Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. -Boards should have different colors at each end to differentiate between each end -The edges less sharp than others to help teach individuals how to snowboard. -The bases should have a slight convex to help slide down the snow with ease. -Each board/boot should be designed gender specific -Each board/boot should have the specific levels of riders -Each board/boot should include bindings -System should be color coded to help with organization same with helmets -All equipment should have bar codes on them to facilitate an electronic rental check in/out -The bindings should be easy to use for younger riders to adjust on their own -They should also have windows that show the size so the search is easier. -Also include shipping to Anchorage Alaska. -The system should have built in stomp pads -The bindings should fits into itself for smaller storage than normal bindings - The system should have integrated barcodes in the boards/bindings/helmets -The boards should have 3 Base Edge, 0 side edge -The boards should have integrated tip and tail protection -The bindings should be tool free bindings -The bindings straps should be tool free to adjust -The binding plates should be tool free quick disks -The boots should have lace protectors -The kid's boots should have Velcro straps -The kid's boots should room to grow removable foot bed to allow for good foot to boot fit -The helmets should have zip clips -The helmets should have spin fit adjustment to fit the head - Shipping to Anchorage Alaska The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Technical 2. Price This will be a lowest price technically acceptable purchase. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items including subparagraphs FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52-222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial Vessels FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III Transpiration of Supplies by Sea In order to be considered for an award, an offeror must have completed the online electronic Representations and Certifications located at http://orca.bpn.gov/ in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a). Potential contractors must also be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov. This is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, LPTA. Price and other factors will be considered. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussion. Offeror shall submit all information with offer as required in FAR 52.212-1. Offerors may obtain copies of the reference provisions and clauses at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Quotations must be received by specified response date. Quotations shall be submitted to 2d Lt Meredith Ellen. All responsible sources may submit a written proposal, which shall be considered. Please submit quote by 17 May 11 at 1200 AST Feel free to contact 2d Lt Meredith Ellen with any questions. Have questions in writing by 11 May 11.