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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is H92241-08-R-0012 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The due date is 4 February 2008 no later than 2:00 p.m. EST. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-14. The NAICS code is 336413 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. This RFP does not provide for full and open competition. Justification for Other Than Full Open Competition is FAR 6.302-1, 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The item to be quoted is: Boeing MH-47 Chinook Pilot or Co-Pilot Combat Cushion Sets w/waterprooof black fabric for armor plated seats (AWR approved), Part No. 310406-1-A1, quantity: 126, Mfr: Oregon Aero. The intended source is Coastal Aircraft Parts, 2999 NW 115th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323-1607. Coastal Aircraft Parts is the exclusive worldwide distributor and the only authorized source for the Oregon Aero combat cushion set. Offerors shall submit firm fixed-price proposals only. Inspection and acceptance shall be at origin by the Government. Delivery is required within 60 days after award. FOB point is destination. Delivery point is Fort Campbell, KY. DPAS assigned rating is DO-A1. This RFP incorporates the following provisions and clauses: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.+212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and DFARS 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use, FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database. The above provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Any award resulting from this RFP will be issued on a SF 1449 and will incorporate all clauses required by law, the FAR and the DFARS as appropriate. Proposals must be delivered to U.S. Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, Attn.: AMSAT-D-TK, 401 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577, no later than 2:00 pm local time on 4 February 2008. Contact Terri Tew, (757) 878-5223, Ext. 246, fax (757) 878-4199, or email to
[email protected]. E-mail or fax proposals are acceptable.