16--Cargo parachutes, round, 20 foot.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued. Firm, fixed-price offers are requested under Request for Quotations (RFQ) solicitation #RAQ022327. This document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 01-07. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 314999 and the SIC code is 2399. The business size standard is 500 employees. (1) REQUIREMENT: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has a requirement for 100 round, 20 foot cargo parachutes, for use in wildland fire suppression work by smoke jumpers for aerial delivery of fire fighting supplies and equipment. (2) SPECIFICATION: The parachutes shall be constructed in accordance with the following: (a) shall have a pack volume of 340-350 cubic inches; (b) shall weigh 4.0 to 4.5 pounds; (c) canopy material shall be T-1, 1.1 ounce rip stop nylon, military specification (mil spec) MIL-C-7020; (d) reinforcing tapes shall be mil spec MIL-C-5038; (e) suspension lines shall be mil spec MIL-C-5040, Type 3 (550 pound tensile strength); (f) shall have lines on apex of parachute to support static line break tape (80 pounds); (g) suspension line terminal ends shall have a galvanized Delta ring, #7 (D-070-GS) attachment with a proof load of 4,400 pounds. Parachutes shall have the following performance parameters: (a) withstand drop speeds of 90-130 knots (kts) with payload; (b) deliver payloads of 40-100 pounds at a descent rate of no greater than 18 feet per second at a density altitude up to 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL). The parachutes shall be white in color. (3) FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLE: The Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a written notice of approval, conditional approval, or disapproval within five (5) working days of the sample inspection. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval. A notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. (b) If the sample is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the sample. All costs related to these changes are to be borne by the Contractor. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to such changes. (c) If the Government does not act within the time specified above, the CO shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the "Changes" clause, the delivery or performance date and/or the contract price, and any other contractual terms affected by the delay. (d) If the Contractor fails to deliver the sample on time, or the CO disapproves the sample, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to meet delivery within the meaning of the "Default" clause. (e) If the sample is approved, the Contractor may deliver it as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance. After the sample unit has been approved as conforming to the contract specifications, the Contractor shall deliver the remaining cargo parachutes to the destination site in accordance with the delivery schedule. (f) Before sample approval, the acquisition of material or components for, or the commencement of production of the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before sample approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments of (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. (g) First article requirements may be waived if the Contractor has meet the first article requirements under a previous contract with BLM-NIFC. (4) PACKAGING & MARKING: All packaging shall protect the cargo parachutes from damage. The Contractor may use their standard commercial practices provided these requirements are met. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur during shipping. No special markings are required on the parachutes or shipping containers. (5) DELIVERY: The first article sample shall be delivered by Autust 30, 2002. All cargo parachutes shall be delivered by November 1, 2002. Delivery shall be made FOB Destination to National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705-5354. "FOB Destination" means all transportation or freight costs shall be paid by the Contractor and included in the unit price quoted for each item. (6) CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: (a) FAR 52.212-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; (b) FAR 52.212-03 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; (c) FAR 52.212-04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; (d) FAR 52.212-05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (the following FAR clauses apply under paragraph (b)); 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.222-19; 52.225-01; 52.225-13; 52.232-36); (e) 52.219-06 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; (f) BLM 1510.037 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENTS; (g) FAR 52.204-06 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER; (h) FAR 52.212-02 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Factor #1, Price). The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or upon request from the CO. (7) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Quotes shall be submitted in writing on a SF18, SF1449, or company letterhead and shall include: (1) RFQ number; (2) company name and address; (3) point of contact, (4) phone number, (5) fax number, (6) delivery period in terms of number of days or weeks, (7) unit price, (8) extended price, (9) prompt payment discount terms, and (10) a completed copy of FAR 52.212-03 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS provision. Quotes shall be submitted by August 9, 2002, 12:00 midnight, local time to the NIFC, BLM, ATTN: Kay Ryan, 3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705-5354 or by FAX at 208-387-5574. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award.