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. Solicitation FA4877-09-Q-0421A is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35, Defense Circular Number 20090715-1, Air Force Acquisition Circular 2009-0318. This procurement is being issued as a total small business set aside under NAICS code 314999. 0001 - Parachutist Rough Terrain System (PRTS) also know as " TREE SUIT(s)" or Equal (Size: LARGE) (Qty: 12 Units) FEATURES: Jacket has Elbow made from "RUBATEX" style foam w/hard plastic; hand tack shoulder and elbow pad into suit; Shape collar for better visibility in front; add hard plastic to back for spine protection . Pants are resized and relocated knee pad, make from "RUBATEX" Style foam w/hard plastic; knee pad sleeve to open from top; Encase seat pad with three panel sleeve; utilize "O-Ring" in letdown harness, with space to allow carabiner below ring; Positive locking hardware on leg pocket closure; polypropylene webbing to be used on suspenders; suits are made of KEVLAR RIPSTOP MATERIAL. COLOR is OD GREEN (ADVANCE GREEN). The tree suits must be compatible in all the following 10 areas: 1.Tested and evaluated to safely operate and open with parachutes MC-4, MC1-1D, SOVIII and T10R's; 2.Padding relocated allowing zero interference with 40-80lb ruck sack carried between jumpers legs; 3. The collar is shaped for better visibility during jump operations; 4. Positive locking hardware on leg pocket, which endures jumper's 150ft let-down line is secured; 5.Utilize "O-ring" in letdown harness, with space to allow carabineer below ring; 6.Elbow & knee pads are made of "Rubatex" style foam w/hard plastic; 7.Resize and relocate knee pad for better protection in the chin and thigh area; 8.Knee pad to sleeve to open from the top; 9. Add hard plastic to back pad for spine protection;10. Polypropylene webbing to be used on suspenders; 0002 - Parachutist Rough Terrain System (PRTS) also know as " TREE SUIT(s)" or Equal (Size: X-LARGE) (Qty: 12 Units) FEATURES: Jacket has Elbow made from "RUBATEX" style foam w/hard plastic; hand tack shoulder and elbow pad into suit; Shape collar for better visibility in front; add hard plastic to back for spine protection . Pants are resized and relocated knee pad, make from "RUBATEX" Style foam w/hard plastic; knee pad sleeve to open from top; Encase seat pad with three panel sleeve; utilize "O-Ring" in letdown harness, with space to allow carabiner below ring; Positive locking hardware on leg pocket closure; polypropylene webbing to be used on suspenders; suits are made of KEVLAR RIPSTOP MATERIAL. COLOR is OD GREEN (ADVANCE GREEN). The tree suits must be compatible in all the following 10 areas: 1.Tested and evaluated to safely operate and open with parachutes MC-4, MC1-1D, SOVIII and T10R's; 2.Padding relocated allowing zero interference with 40-80lb ruck sack carried between jumpers legs; 3. The collar is shaped for better visibility during jump operations; 4. Positive locking hardware on leg pocket, which endures jumper's 150ft let-down line is secured; 5.Utilize "O-ring" in letdown harness, with space to allow carabineer below ring; 6.Elbow & knee pads are made of "Rubatex" style foam w/hard plastic; 7.Resize and relocate knee pad for better protection in the chin and thigh area; 8.Knee pad to sleeve to open from the top; 9. Add hard plastic to back pad for spine protection;10. Polypropylene webbing to be used on suspenders Shipping will be FOB Destination to F1PTR7 - 304RQS/LG, 6801 NE Cornfoot RD, Portland, OR 97218. The provision at 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies. Quotes will be evaluated on price and technical acceptance. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.233-3 Protest After Award, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.233-4 --Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.244-6 -- Subcontracts for Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items to include clauses 52.209-5--Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters, 52.209-6--Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.219-6-Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.222-3-Convict Labor, 52.232-33-Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-34--F.O.B.- Destination, 52.222-19-Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 252.212-7000-- Offeror Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defence Acquisitions of Commercial Items. 252.232-7001 Disposition of Payments. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, and 5352.201-9101 AF Ombudsman clause- ACC Ombudsman follows: Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews Street, Langley AFB VA 23665, phone: (757) 764-5372, fax: (757) 764-4400, email:
[email protected]., Quotes will be due to the 355th Contracting Squadron, 3180 S. Craycroft Rd. Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ 85707, via fax or email by Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:00 PM, PST. Point of Contact is: A1C David Maida at e-mail
[email protected], phone (520) 228-2217 Fax (520) 228-5284.