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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 68 Massif Elements Softshell Jackets and 68 Massif Elements Pants 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, W901UZ-10-T0001, is being issued as a request for quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-38. This requirement is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 315299 All Other Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, Size Standard is 500 employees. This is a brand-name only solicitation; the brand name justification was received from the using organization and approved; the Massif Elements jackets and pants conform to Army requirements, provide comfort, warmth, water-resistance, fire-resistance, and are currently issued to soldiers at mobility stations. Acquisition of the Massif brand ensures standardization of issued protective clothing across the command. Line Items: Massif Elements Softshell Jacket and Pants (Army Elements Fleece) with Army Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP). Must have Velcro in the same manner as the ACU field uniform. Sizes and Quantities (Jackets 68 total): 4 Medium 24 Large 34 Extra Large 6 Double Extra Large Sizes and Quantities (Pants 68 total): 28 Medium 28 Large 10 Extra Large 2 Double Extra Large The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price, delivery time, quality of the product. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror that provides best value to the government. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The provisions and clauses listed below are applicable to this solicitation. FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I 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-Commercial Items (Dev), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third party, FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award, FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employee of Whistleblower Rights, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252-225-7000 Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of payments Program, DFARS 252-232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Balance of Payments program Delivery requirement: 15 days ARO, FOB Destination at North Dakota National Guard, USPFO Warehouse, R.J. Bohn Armory, 4100 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck ND 58506. Offers submitted on a basis other than FOB Destination will be rejected as non-responsive (FAR Part 47.305-4(b)). All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. Contact CCR at 1-888-352-9333 or visit www.ccr.gov . Information concerning FAR clauses can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quotes are due: 4:00 PM EST on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 via e-mail to
[email protected] or faxed to USPFO For North Dakota (P&C) at 701-333-2230. Point of Contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is Jeff Strange, 701-333-2222.