83 -- Weapons covers

This amendment (02) provides responses to questions regarding Solicitation H92239-08-T-0010. 1. For textile based DOD contracts it is normal to require first delivery 120 days after award of contract, as this accommodates the lead times for the supplies needed to manufacture the finished items, in this case the weapons covers. In the case of H92239-08-T-0010, is there any further information available on the required delivery schedule after award of contract? Please refer to Question 3, Amendment 1. 2. We are asking for the opportunity at least 10 days in advance of the solicitation closing date to inspect the weapons in their exact intended field use, so that our proposal can offer the government the best value? As stated in Amendment 1, the intent is procure "off-the-shelf." As such, a site visit is deemed unnecessary. 3. The requirement is listed as Weapons Covers. Do the covers need to function solely as a cover in the field, or does the cover need to also function as a bag when the weapon is removed from the field? Covers will function solely as covers and are not required to function as a bag or carrier. 4. Will access to the operational function of the weapons be required while the covers are in place on the weapon? There is no requirement to access the operational function of the weapons while the covers are in place. 5. Will there be a first article requirement after award of contract but before delivery of the full contract? If so, how many days after award will the first article be required? There is no first article requirement. 6. We believe it would be in the government's best interest to extend the closing date by an additional 30 days in order to allow time for an accurate preparation of the "best value" bid, and are asking that the government grant such an extension. No extension will be granted as the government expects to receive adequate competition in the response time provided. 7. I need line drawings of the part of the equipment to be covered, or line drawings of the equipment itself. Please refer to Question 1, Amendement 1. No drawings are available. 8. In regards to the ammendment, Where exactly can these covers be found? Please list exactly as we have been unable to find any readily available as off the shelf items. We have looked on Google, Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, and GSA. If these are readily available then they should be easily found on any of these sites. We are a manufacturer of weapons covers and we can not find patterns or covers for these exact weapons. The government was able to locate sources via internet search engines, one of many market research techniques. In fairness to all potential offerors, it would be inappropriate to provide the names of specific manufacturers or sources. 9. What portion if not all of the equipment to be covered? The weapons shall be completely covered as specified in the solicitation, i.e. with or without ammunition can. 10. I need dimensions of the covers or the weapons. Please refer to Question 1, Amendement 1. 11. Do you want handles on the covers? Please refer to question 3 of this amendment. 12. Do you want the cover for just the weapon or to include the bipod/tripod/stand? The requirement is to cover only the weapon as specified in the solicitation. 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. All quotes must reference Request For Quotation number H92239-08-T-0010. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 05-23. It is the Contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. Full text clauses are available at farsite.hill.af.mil. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 313241. Size Standard is 500 employees. This requirement is 100% set aside for small business and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for Weapon Covers in the quantities specified for each weapon system. M2 (50 caliber machine gun): 50 each MK19 (Grenade launcher): 25 each M240 (60mm w/ammo can): 77 each M249 (SAW without ammo can): 77 each Minimum technical requirements are as follows: Tan in color Waterproof Sandproof Made of vinyl reinforced polyester or like durable material Deliver to Fort Bragg North Carolina 28310. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses are applicable to the acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 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; 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, Deviation; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payments Program; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The following Special Operations FAR Supplement (SOFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only by Contracting Officer; 5652.233-9000 Independent Review of Agency Protests (2005) Section I. EVALUATION AND AWARD. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation and is the "Best Value" to the Government. The following evaluation factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical (2) price (3) delivery and (4) past performance. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition. To be considered for award, the contractor shall have an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Registration can be completed at www.ccr.gov. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (Amanda Flint), Building E-2929 Desert Storm Drive, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 11:00 a.m. EST, 12 March 2008. Fax submissions will be accepted at (910) 432-2114. E-mail submissions will be accepted at [email protected]. It is the offeror?s responsibility to ensure receipt of fax or e-mail quotes. Quotes shall include: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule (list) of offered items to include unit and total price, (2) completed Representations and Certifications (to include CAGE code); Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) are considered acceptable to meet this equirement, otherwise a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certification will be required, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Offerors not submitting sufficient information for evaluation may be eliminated from competition. Questions concerning this acquisition shall be submitted in writing and e-mailed to the contracting officer?s address provided no later than 6 March 2008. Telephonic questions will not be answered. All answers will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the FBO the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. The point of contact for this requirement is Amanda Flint, Contracting Specialist at (910) 432-4905, e-mail [email protected].