Task Force Vest

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; quotes are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 339113, small business size standard, 500 employees. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Solicitation/Purchase Requisition Number F2K2AC4346A006 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-78 effective 26Dec 2014. NOTE: Please provide a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL quote for the item(s) below. If an "OR EQUAL" quote is submitted, the proposal will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility and verification. ANY OFFEROR PROVIDING AN OR EQUAL PRODUCT SHALL THOROUGHLY DESCRIBE HOW THEIR PRODUCT MEETS ALL THE REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS LISTED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MAKE THAT OFFEROR NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. The Government intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price contract with one (1) contract line item number: CLIN 0001 Product: Item # 80-0385: KIT, Rescue Task Force Vest w'Side Armor - Red OR EQUAL. Specifications: Developed for rescue personnel working in the Direct and Indirect Threat areas of AS/MCI's, the Rescue Task Force Vest Kit provides rescuers with a personal protective ballistic vest combined with the essential medical equipment to provide immediate point-of-wounding care to injured casualties. 1) Overall system - a. NIJ 06 Level IIIA Soft Armor Ballistic Protection b. Front and back hard armor plate pockets able to receive multiple size plates c. Optional cummerbund-style Side Armor Protection available with additional plate pouch d. Mil-Spec industrial reinforced webbing e. Front and back MOLLE modular attachment system (PALS compatible) f. Durable 1,000-denier Cordura nylon external carrier construction g. Adjustable hook and loop side straps - expandable up to 60" h. Rescue Handle - 1,200 lbs. tensile strength reinforced strap i. One of the largest soft armor coverage areas in the industry j. Adjustable hook and loop padded shoulder straps with MOLLE plus two fixed "D" rings k. 5-year manufacturer's warranty l. Blast mitigation configuration m. Comes complete with NAR-4 Chest Pouch with modified equipment list (see kit contents list) and additional CAT Tourniquets and CAT Holders n. Made in the USA QTY: 12 Unit of Issue: Each Desired Delivery Date: 30 days ARO FOB: Destination Inspection and Acceptance: Destination (located at bottom of the solicitation) In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(a) (2) offerors are notified that award will be made on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable. Offeror will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to frank.gonzales.14@us.af.mil or mailed to AFNWC/PZIC, ATTN: Frankie Gonzales, 8500 Gibson Blvd., SE, Bldg 20202, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 853-7248 ATTN: Frankie Gonzales. Quotes must be received no later than 18-Feb-2015 at 4:00 pm MST to be considered for award. Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .xls. Communication containing documents in any other format, including .zip, may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office. The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by Reference: FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name OR EQUAL FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representation and Certification- Commercial Items FAR 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 Items: The following clauses apply [FAR 52.219-6; FAR 52.219-28; FAR 52.222-3; FAR 52.222-19; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.223-18; FAR 52.225-13; FAR 52.232-33] FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations Alt 1 FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Statute- Balance of Payments Program Certificates DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Source as Subcontractors DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.247-7023, Alt III, Transportation of supplies by sea. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated in Full Text: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions incorporated by reference; This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. 52.252-5 -- Authorized Deviations in Provisions (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman OMBUDSMAN (Nov 2012) (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 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, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM, AFISRA ombudsmen, or AFNWC Ombudsmen: Ms. Jeannine Kinder Prime AFNWC/PZ E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@us.af.mil Phone: (505) 846-1924 Fax: (505) 846-0122 Mr. Anthony Kaiser Alternate AFNWC/PZC E-mail: anthony.kaiser@us.af.mil. Phone: (505) 853-7666 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU, AFISRA level, or AFNWC level may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (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. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (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.