MODIFICATION 01 Posted 09 September 2008: The deadline for submission on this posting has been extended from 11 Sep 0900 CST to 16 Sep 0900 CST. All other terms/conditions remain unchanged.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 separate Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued. This solicitation, number 9T-C-054, is to be used for a Request for Quote (RFQ) only. This procurement is restricted to 100% small business concerns. The NAICS code is 332994 and the size standard is 1,000 employees. Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 13 apply. The requirement is for quantity 608, unit each, of M16A2 Training Weapon. This is a brand name or equal requirement for Olympic Arms Cobalt Trainer. Extended Description: Weapon must be a 1:1 scale replica of the M16A2 to include forging. Must look, feel, and operate like the real weapon. M16A2 Training Weapon. (Cobalt Trainer) Specifications for the M16A2 Training Weapon are as follows: Overall length: 39.5 inches, weight: 8lbs; A2 forged receiver, with black hard anodizing, A2 buttstock and 20 inch heavy barrel. Buttstock, pistol grip, and handguard in cobalt blue furniture. Safety features include: Barrel drilled to .212 size hole and no chamber. Bolt carrier will not accept a standard bolt. Lower has no hammer. A larger hole has been drilled so the standard hole can not be drilled for a hammer. The trigger hole is moved out of place making it near impossible to ever make the lower function. The pockets in the lower are absent or small. The intent of this weapon is to be non-firing, no mechanical action, no batteries, and no air power. This non-firing replica must be completely field strippable by hand without any special tools and have a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. Replica rifles must include a sling, magazine, and plastic single weapon carrying case. The carrying case must be molded in a military style Olive Drab (OD) green, Olympic Arms Part/Model # OA7 or equal. The design of this replica must be such that it can never be made an operational/functional offensive weapon. Delivery date should be included. Ship To: 737 TRG, c/o TSgt Jason Nyman, 2631 Gary Ave, Bldg 5189, Lackland AFB TX 78236. Quote should include descriptive literature and must be effective through 31 Oct 08. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items applies-Quotes will be evaluated based on most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors are stated in relative importance and shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1.technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement for Olympic Arms Cobalt Trainer or equal; 2.price; 3.delivery date (see FAR 15.304). Compatibility to current trainer weapons and training equipment/material, and avoidance of duplicative costs makes this a brand name or equal requirement. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. Applicable FAR clauses may be obtained by going to http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. The following FAR clauses also apply to this synopsis/solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, 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 (Deviation), DFARS 252.212-7001 (Deviation), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities, FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination, FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program, FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent, FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement, FAR 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity, FAR 52.232-1 Payments, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request, DFARS 252.204-7004 (Alt A) Central Contractor Registration, Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Changes to Terms and Conditions, and FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (see below). Current Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) are mandatory, and can be found by visiting http://www.ccr.gov for CCR and for ORCA at https://orca.bpn.gov. Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation can be sent to 1Lt Nicole Pierce via fax at 210-671-1199 or email nicole.pierce@lackland.af.mil NO LATER THAN 0900 (9:00am) CST on 16 Sep 08. For questions, contact 1Lt Nicole Pierce at 210-671-0583.

FAR 52.232-18 -- Availability of Funds.
Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. (End of Clause)