Tarpaulin, Cotton Duck, Type I Class I, 26'x22'

This contract solicits an oral request for quotation for 400 units of Cotton Duck Tarpaulins, Type I Class I, measuring 26 feet by 22 feet, identified by NSN 8340-00-577-5838. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and intends to be fulfilled in three deliveries, with the first delivery required 90 days following the award date. The items will be delivered to the Defense Depot in Barstow, California. Potential offerors can obtain relevant specifications or related documentation by contacting the designated contract specialist, Edward D'Imperio, no later than March 4, 2011. This requirement involves adherence to the DFARS clause 252.211-7006 concerning Radio Frequency Identification and compliance with applicable restrictions under defense appropriations acts, including the Berry Amendment, which mandates that textiles and specialty metals used must be domestically sourced or meet certain exceptions. The contract is managed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under NAICS code 314912, which covers the manufacturing of canvas and related products. Contact points for inquiries include Contract Specialist Edward D'Imperio and Contracting Officer Brian McGinley. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific statutes to ensure domestic sourcing and proper identification requirements for the tarpaulins. This opportunity is particularly aimed at small businesses, reflecting an intent to support these entities within federal acquisition processes.