LIGHT WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE BALLISTIC PROTECTION

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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The U.S Special Operations Command has a requirement for a lightweight polyethylene ballistic protection system for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), with a current air worthiness realease. Place of delivery will be Systems Integration and Maintenance Office (SIMO), Attn: MH-60, Shawn Normandin (270-412-4236) 7280 Night Stalker Way Fort Campbell, KY 42223-5738. The intended source is Lifeport Inc, DBA Lifeport Interiors, 1620 Heritage Street, Woodland, WA 98674-9581. Authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR Clause 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The property described is being offered in accordance with the exchange provisions of Section 201(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 63 Stat. 384 (40 U.S.C. 481(c)). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-07, Effective 02 Feb 2006 and & Class Deviation 2005-o0001. The associated NAICS code is 336413 and the small business standard is 1000 employees. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO-A1. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors/Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items (Offerors are instructed to complete this section and return with their quote); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions/Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and or Executive Order/Commercial Items; 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation;252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.217-7002 Offering Property for Exchange.