Training Gear for Military Working Dogs

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 issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the reference number is 12TC150. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55 and DFARS change notice 201201305. Written quotes are required and must quote on an all or none basis (oral offers will not be accepted). Submission of quotes must be in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items. The government will issue a delivery order to the vendor who is determined to offer the best value to the government. The best value offer will be determined by the government to be the offer that provides the requirements as described and specified in this request, and offers the most favorable terms, delivery and price that are in the best interest of the government. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. Award will be made using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.06-2. Please provide CAGE Code, DUNS, Tax Identification Number, FOB Point, Discount Terms, and Delivery Date in accordance with attached Request for Quote (RFQ_12TC150) document. Quotes must be valid through 27 April 2012. This is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 316999 and the size standard in number of employees is 500. This requirement is for a brand name or equal. If offering an "or equal product" please provide product specifications and part numbers (provide pictures if available). Vendors supplying "or equal" products shall meet the Government's exact salient characteristics outlined under description below: LI 0001 - BL105 3/4" x 72" Braided Leather Leads are 1/4" thick. Made from top-grade harness leather. The leather is of the highest strength and is cut and braided with extreme precision to produce a lead that proves to be superior to all other leather leads. The leads are edged on all four sides, pre oiled to preserve, strengthen and waterproof the leather. They have 3/4" solid brass snaps, braided at both ends and are locked stitched with heavy 207 thread for added strength. Black or brown in color. LI 0002 - BL104 Lock-stitched leather leads non-braided 3/4" x 72" leather leads are 1/4" thick. Made from top-grade harness leather. The leather is of the highest strength and is cut and braided with extreme precision to produce a lead that proves to be superior to all other leather leads. The leads are edged on all four sides, pre oiled to preserve, strengthen and waterproof the leather. They have 3/4" solid brass snaps. Leads are non-braided. Black or brown in color. LI 0003 - Agitation Collar-Military Spec: Spec:MIL-C-1161or NSN 3770-00-951-6411 22" L x 1 1/4" W Single layer Leather collar, Made out of Harness leather with 8 holes 1" apart. With Stainless steel Hardware. Single ply, designed for military use. Black or brown in color. LI 0004 - Agitation Collar-Military Spec: Spec:MIL-C_1161 or NSN 3770-00-951-6418 22" L x 11/4" W Double layered Harness Leather, 8 holes 1" apart with Stainless steel hardware. Double layer, designed for military use. Black or brown in color. LI 0005 - H.S. (Herman Sprenger) German Steel Choke Chains Herman Sprenger made in Germany. Chrome-plated, guarenteed to not tarnish, rust, or break. Sizes: 3mmx22" LI 0006 - H.S. (Herman Sprenger) German Steel Choke Chains Herman Sprenger made in Germany. Chrome-plated, guarenteed to not tarnish, rust, or break. Sizes: 3mmx24" LI 0007 - H.S. (Herman Sprenger) German Steel Choke Chains Herman Sprenger made in Germany. Chrome-plated, guarenteed to not tarnish, rust, or break. Sizes:3mmx26" LI 0008 - Floating Aqua Kong Easy throw rope, foam core insert floats them high on the water and also serves as a scent pad. Lg 3.1/4"x5" LI 0009 - Pup Treads Rubber Ball with a Rope Made with durable natural leather with 3.5" rubber ball on a rope. LI 0010 - Synthetic Tugs 9.5"x2.5" Synthetic cotton material, same as a bite suit. Includes one handle with a squeaker. LI 0011 - Pup Tugs 12"x2.5" Synthetic cotton material, same as a bite suit. Includes two handles. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this RFQ, Offerors must be registered in the DOD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, no exceptions. To register, please visit http://www.ccr.gov. Offerors shall electronically complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items at website http://www.bpn.gov/orca. The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this solicitation. FAR 52-211-17, Delivery of excess quantities; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addendum: Para c of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation); FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business program Re-representation; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-50, Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Band Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52-252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated By Reference; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation); AFFARS 5332.201-9101 Ombudsman. All clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov. Offers must be received no later than 27 Feburary 2012, 1:00 p.m. (Central Time). Offers may be sent by fax, or electronically. The Point of Contact for this solicitation is Phillip Lopez, contact@example.gov. Phone number is +1 (555) 000-0000. Fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000. The Contracting Officer is David Ramos, contact@example.gov Phone number is +1 (555) 000-0000.