Tactical Rope

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation offers (e.g., quotes) and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F3MT248288G012 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect under Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dp/dars/dfars.html, respectively. It is the responsibility of the offeror to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. This requirement is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns. The associated NAICS is 423910 and the size standard is 100 employees. This acquisition is to be a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. Items called for by this request for quotation have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotations offering "equal" products will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors not providing technical information may be excluded competition. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001: ROPE, TACTICAL DYNAMIC CLIMBING, MFR: Yates Gear, Item No.1216, Enduro, Size: 11mm, color OD w/Black, UIAA Falls: 16, Static Elongation 6.3 Percent, Impact Force 8.0kN, Wt/Meter: 77g, 200 Meters (660ft) Spool Length, Qty: 3 Spools. CLIN 0002: ROPE, PROTAC 11.2mm, MRF: Yates Gear, Item No. 1265, Color: Black, MBS 6734/30, WLL: 487, Size 600 ft Spool, Qty: 3 Spools. CLIN 0003: ROPE, NFPA - Inch (General Use), MFR Yates Gear, Item No. 1400, NFPA, Color: Blue w/Yellow, MBS: 9682/43.1, WLL: 645, Size 600 ft Spool, Qty: 3 Spools. CLIN 0004: SLINGS, SEWN, 11MM Dyneema, Yates Gear PN 616, Size: 24 inches, 150 each. CLIN 0005: SLINGS, SEWN, 11MM Dyneema, Yates Gear PN 617, Size: 36 inches, 150 each. CLIN 0006: SLINGS, SEWN, 11MM Dyneema, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 618, Size: 48 inches, 150 each. CLIN 0007: BONES, DOG, 11MM Dyneema, Mrf: Yates Gear PN 652, designed with a small loop bartacked into one end of this 5" sling. Qty 150 each CLIN 0008: LADDER, Special Ops Ladder, 10 meter, Mfr: Yates Gear PN UH-YTLA001, Qty: 6 each. CLIN 0009: KIT, LADDER, 15 Ft Ultralite Urban Assault Ladder Kit, Mfr: Yates Gear PN UH-YTLA007, Qty: 6 Kits. CLIN 0010: ROPE, Military Fast without Fries Ends, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 1790, Size: 60 ft FAST Rope. Qty: 6 each. CLIN 0011: ROPE, Military Fast without Fries Ends, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 1791, Size: 90 ft FAST Rope, Qty: 6 each. CLIN 0012: ROPE, Military Fast without Fries Ends, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 1792, Size: 120 Ft FAST Rope, Qty: 6 each. CLIN 0013: ROPE, Military SPIE w/10 D-Rings, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 1800, Size: 120 ft, Qty: 6 each. CLIN 0014: ROPE, FAST, No FRIES, 30 ft, Mfr: Yates Gear PN 1002, Size: 30 ft, Qty: 6 each. This requirement will be accomplished using full and open competition procedures. The government desires delivery not more than 30 days after receipt of order. Pricing shall be destination pricing. Place of delivery will be USSOCOM Regional Contracting Office, Bldg 3-1947 Malvesti Rd, Pope AFB NC 28308. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Acceptability (2)Price (3) Delivery. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy all the salient characteristics of the CLIN. Offer will be evaluated on prices inclusive of transportation charges from shipping points to delivery destination. Delivery is defined as the capability and offeror affirmation to conform with, or better, the required delivery date. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. The factor of price is slightly more important than delivery. Offer shall provide at less two past performance references with contact information. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition. FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial, is applicable to this requirement with the following Clause agenda to paragraph (a), The government will award a contract(s) resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered . FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) are considered acceptable to meet this clause requirement; otherwise a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certification will be required. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial; FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Application to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization (include Federal Tax Identification Number), with a schedule of offered items to include unit price and total price. (2) Representation and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3. (3) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if used. (4) Past performance reference. Amendments, if any, will be posted on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the offeror to view the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. Website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. QUOTE ARE DUE: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, 18 Nov 2008. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by email (contact@example.gov). It is the offerors responsibility to ensure faxed quotes and attachments are received by the designated time to fax number +1 (555) 000-0000 the POC for confirmation is Connie Burgess at +1 (555) 000-0000. Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email at contact@example.gov, not later than 11 Nov 2008. The point of contact for this solicitation is Connie Burgess, Contract Specialist at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email listed above.