84 -- Flight Suits and Gloves

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in federal acquisition regulation (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 HSCG28-05-Q-8153ZB113, is issued as a TOTAL SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are available via internet address: http://www.arnet.gov.far/. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 315211 and Small Business size standard is 500. Quote unit price and total of the following items:- Fabric shall be Nomex IIIA Aramid cloth, 5.0 ounce, plain weave, piece dyed navy blue which is a high temperature resistant and inherently flame retardant synthetic fabric which has no hot-melt point or drip character tics. - Zippers shall be size “7”, black oxide, ¾ inch black Nomex tape. - Thread shall be 100% Nomex 45/3 Tex 40 matched in color to the fabric. - Velcro shall be type 88 hook and type 1000 loop color matched to fabric. - Elastic shall be poly-knit. - Cable cording shall be 100% cotton size 30. - The vendor will warrantee the uniform workmanship, stitching and zippers for the life of the garment. All uniforms must be manufactured i.e. cut, assembled, inspected and packaged in the continental United States. Uniform is made from machine washable Nomex IIIA and can be laundered with no special precautions. (178 ea various sizes). Nomex gloves navy blue made of the same material listed above (180 ea various sizes) The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is the most advantageous to the government price, quality, past performance and other factors considered. All offers will be evaluated in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR subpart 13.106. The provision at 52.212-1, instruction to Offerors-commercial items (Oct 2003) and 52.215-5. Facsimile proposals (Oct 1997) apply to this solicitation. The provision of 52.212-3, offeror representations and certification, commercial items (Jan 2005), shall be completed and submitted with this RFQ. Complete and provide all information in this solicitation and provisions of all cited FAR clauses, to receive an award. The vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database CCR, http://dlis.dla.mil/ccr/dafault.asp. Quotes are due no later than 19 September 2005 3:00 pm EST at Commanding Officer, US Coast Guard, ISC Miami (fp), 909 SE 1st Ave Rm 512, Miami FL 33131-3050. Faxed quotes/proposals are also acceptable at (305) 415-7092 or by email to [email protected]