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. There is no solicitation number, for reference use PR Number W26MT9-8053-2001. The National Ground Intelligence Center, Charlottesville, VA is soliciting a sole source commercial-item pu rchase order (under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5) with Evident Corporation, Union Hall, VA. Proposed acquisition is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1. This action is for the purchase of Tactical Forensic Combat Kit 2, QTY 150 Each; 2 oz Dual Contrast Fingerprint Powder, QTY 50 Each. Delivery to 2055 Boulders Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911-8318. This solicitation document incorp orates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Repr esentations and Certifications Commercial Items must be included with the offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Impleme nt Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition including 52.203-6Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alt I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S .C. 637 (d)(2) and (3); 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative A ction for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C 4212); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The D FARS clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions..Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); . The DFARS Clause 252.20 4-7004Required Central Contractor Registration applies. Full FAR/DFARS text may be obtained at website http://www.arnet.gov/far. IMPORTANT--Only offerors who are registered in the Central Contractor Database are eligible for award (reference DFARS Clause 52.204-7004 or see web site http://ccr.edi.disa.mil). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotations. NO PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS/EQUIVALENT PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All quotati ons (with capability statements) received within 5 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government; however, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is sole ly within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a 100% set-aside for small business, NAICS Code 453998. All respon sible sources should submit a quote to fax number (434) 951-1910 or by e-mail to Janet Lamb, Contract Specialist,
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