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 being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being issued as un-restricted as to business size, small businesses are encourage to submit quotes. Ref: FU615241550001(PR number). This document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24 and DCN 20040625. Contractor is required to provide a Military Style Boot with the following specifications and sizes: Black, approximately 8 inch tall, composite safety toed, full grain leather with nylon upper, padded collar, lightweight non-slip, oil resistant, cemented sole, must meet all current/latest ANSI standards for safety toed boots, total weight of the pair should be approximately 3.5 pounds. Requesting approximate total count of 1500 pair (1400 men, sizes 7-15 and 100 women, sizes 4-8), please submit availability of sizes and width. Due to funding, smaller or larger quantities may be awarded. Samples may be requested when the competitive range is established. Please indicate if you are willing to send one pair of men and women boots for sampling and if you would like them returned. All quotes shall include pricing for F.O.B. Destination to Forbes Field, Topeka Kansas 66619. Government Desired Delivery time is 45 DAYS ARO and Required Delivery 60 Days ARO. Prospective quoter may submit a different delivery schedule provided it does not exceed the Required Delivery time. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, all listed by reference in accordance with FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; The provision in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial items, is applicable to this solicitation. Offerors shall include with their quotes, a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercials Items (FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration); FAR 52.247-34, F.o.b. – Destination, and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 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 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate and DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors are applicable to this acquisition. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The POC for this acquisition is Robert Wesp, no phone calls will be accepted, Fax (785) 861-4739, E-Mail
[email protected]. Quotes should be marked with the reference number FU615241550001. Oral Quotes will not be accepted. Responses to this RFQ must be received via fax, 785.861.4739 by 9 August 2004, 4:00pm CST. Vendors not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will be ineligible for award (https://www.ccr.gov). No written request for quote is available. The Government intends to make a single award. Submission of a quote does not obligate the government to make an award. Award will be made based on best value, style, comfort and weight and other factors to include price. The contracting office for this action is THE 190TH NOT THE 184.