(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The purchase request number is F3MT188248A002 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-14. (iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 315225, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. (v) This requirement consists of 2 items: 0001 - 372 Each Flame Resistant Phase 1 SS T-Shirt, Desert Sand, Mfg: XGO, PN 1F16M-DS or Equal; 0002 - 124 Each Flame Resistant Phase 1 L/S T-Shirt, Desert Sand, Mfg: XGO, PN 1F11A-DS or Equal. See attached document for required sizes. An equal item must be accompanied by literature detailing product specifications. Additionally, all transportation/shipping costs are required to be included in the quote. The Contractor shall provide RFQ based on a firm fix price basis. The request for quotation consists of all or none. Further, offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of amendments (if any) or other information pertaining to this solicitation. (vi) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this solicitation. (vii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 is added to read: Lowest price technically acceptable. The contractor certifies that it can meet the delivery date by submitting a quotation. (viii) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The contractor shall be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Application - ORCA - at http://orca.bpn.gov/. (ix) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition Paragraph (o) is changed to read: The contractor shall provide all standard commercial warranties to the government. (x) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses identified at paragraph b of FAR 52.212-5 are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: (5), (14), (15), (18-20), (24) and (31). (xi) The clause at 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, applies to this acquisition. (xiii) The clause at 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, applies to this acquisition: 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 address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Any resulting contract will be paid using the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system at https://wawf.eb.mil/. The following sub-paragraphs identified within DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, are considered checked and are applicable to this acquisition: DFARS 252.225-7001, DFARS 252.247-7023 (Alternate III), and DFARS 252.225-7036. Additionally the following clauses and provisions are added to this combined synopsis/solicitation and considered applicable to this acquisition: 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 (Alt A); 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report; 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. Award can only be made to contractors registered in the Central Contractor Registration web page, http://www.ccr.gov. (xv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xvi) Commerce Business Daily numbered note 1 applies to this acquisition. (xvii) The solicitation due date is 18 Sep 08, at 3:00 PM EST. (xviii) The assigned contract specialist is Viktoria Reed, and can be reached at 910-394-6253 or
[email protected]. You may fax your quotes to 910-394-5687. Direct any questions to Viktoria Reed at the number above or contact Alice Rhodie at 910-394-6512.