| 84 -- ALICE PACK AND ACCESSORIES |
| Program Summary |
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| Title: |
84 -- ALICE PACK AND ACCESSORIES |
| GovCB Opps ID : |
ADP12005380120002558 |
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| FSC Code: |
84 - Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia
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| NAICS Code: |
314911 - Textile Bag Mills |
| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Solicitation No.: |
FA7000-08-T-0054 |
| Source: |
http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/FA7000%2D08%2DT%2D0054/Combine%20Synopsis%5FSo... |
Place of
Performance: |
Address: USAF ACADEMY, CO Postal Code: 80840 Country: UNITED STATES
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Posted Date:
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Jan 16, 2008 |
| Last Update: |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| Due Date: |
Jan 28, 2008 |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| Solicitation Number: |
FA7000-08-T-0054 |
| Posted Date: |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
84 -- Clothing, individual equipment & insignia |
| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Naics Code: |
314911 -- Textile Bag Mills |
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315, UNITED STATES
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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 (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA7000-08-T-0054, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-22, effective November 23, 2007. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 314911 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The proposed acquisition is 100% Total Small Business set aside. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if received timely, will be considered by 10 MSG/LGCB. The Government does not intend to pay for information provided under this synopsis.
0001 ALICE Pack 644 each
0002 ALICE Pack Ruck Straps 644 each
0003 ALICE Pack Kidney Pads 644 each
0004 ALICE Pack Frame 644 each
The USAF Academy has a requirement for ALICE Packs and the associated accessories previously stated. The following provides the salient characteristics that will satisfy the Governments needs:
0001 The ALICE Pack must meet the following criteria:
- Load capacity: approximately 70 pounds.
- External Pockets
- Fits the military LC-2 pack frame.
- Compression straps
- Large internal packsack and radio compartment
- Three large external cargo pockets with cinching buckles
- Three small external cargo pockets
- Top flap with velcro closing internal pocket 2 or 5 quart collapsible canteen
- Conventional lashing or gear attachment patches
- Approximate dimensions: 22? x 20? x 19?.
- Size: large
- Made with heavy duty nylon or denier
- ACU color
0002 The ALICE Pack Ruck Straps must meet the following criteria:
- Made with heavy duty denier and packed with at least .5? closed cell foam or superior
- Attaches to the ALICE Pack Frame
- ?Quick Ditch? or equivelant release system
- Allows for carabiner, sling or hydration system tube routing
- Adjustable and removable sternum strap
- ACU color
0003 The ALICE Pack Kidney Pads must meet the following criteria:
- Made with heavy duty denier and packed with at least .5? closed cell foam or superior
- Attaches to the ALICE Pack Frame
- ACU color
0004 The ALICE Pack Frame must meet the following criteria:
- Constructed of lightweight riveted aluminum tubing with crossbars for structural support
- Constructed to accept the included ruck straps, kidney pads, and ALICE Pack
- ACU color
- Size: large
Delivery Requirement; FOB for this RFQ is Destination. Quotations received with FOB other than Destination will not be considered. The deliver date required is 16 April 2008.
These products must comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) (100% manufactured in the USA; and at lease 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be Made in the USA). However, this does not preclude the government from purchasing products produced by a foreign source.
The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, total price, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, warranty information and a statement that your company is in compliance with the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 (ORCA) (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx) and DFARS 252.225-7000 (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, which must be signed and returned with quote (see below). In addition, the contractor shall provide descriptive literature for the evaluation such as illustrations, drawings, written specifications, pictures or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer.In addition, any acknowledgement of solicitation amendments. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003), contractors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This is a requirement to do business with the Department of Defense. No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration: www.bpn.gov/CCRINQ.
The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive 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: Award will be made on the basis of determining lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the above listed salient characteristics. The contractor shall provide descriptive literature for the evaluation such as illustrations, drawings, written specifications, pictures or a clear reference to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be acceptable, and therefore will not be considered.
The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, with the following addenda, applies:
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.
52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Dec 2007) (Deviation)
52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)
52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration
(OCT 2003)
52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996)
52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)
52.242-15, Stop-Work Order, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A (NOV 2003) Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A (Nov 2003),
DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007) applies to this acquisition.
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (June 2005)
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request (Mar 2007).
USAFA 5352.242-9500, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (MAY 2003)
Quotes must be received NLT 1700 Mountain Time, 28 January 2008 at 10 MSG/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Please submit questions via e-mail to matthew.mclean@usafa.af.mil or phone 719-333-2478. You may email or fax quotes to Matt McLean, Contract Specialist at 719-333-9103. The alternate for this acquisition is Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, 719-333-8650 or email to diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil.
5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Tara Petersen
8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103
USAFA, CO 80840
Telephone number 719-333-2074
FAX 719-333-9018
email: tara.petersen@usafa.af.mil
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
As prescribed in 225.1101(1), use the following provision:
BUY AMERICAN ACT--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JUN 2005)
(a) Definitions. ?Domestic end product,? ?foreign end product,? ?qualifying country,? ?qualifying country end product,? and ?United States? have the meanings given in the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation.
(b) Evaluation. The Government?
(1) Will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 225 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; and
(2) Will evaluate offers of qualifying country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American Act or the Balance of Payments Program.
(c) Certifications and identification of country of origin.
(1) For all line items subject to the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program clause of this solicitation, the offeror certifies that?
(i) Each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of this provision, is a domestic end product; and
(ii) Components of unknown origin are considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the United States or a qualifying country.
(2) The offeror certifies that the following end products are qualifying country end products:
Line Item Number Country of Origin
(3) The following end products are other foreign end products:
Line Item Number Country of Origin (If known)
(End of provision)
_______________________ _______________________________
Signature Date
Point of Contact
Matthew McLean, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-333-2478, Fax 719-333-9103, Email matthew.mclean@usafa.af.mil - Diana South, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-8650, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil
Place of Performance
| Address: |
USAF ACADEMY, CO |
| Postal Code: |
80840 |
| Country: |
UNITED STATES |
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