DESCRIPTION: 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W81234-9198-0005 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-12. This solicitation is issued as a Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The North American Industry Classifications System Code (NAICS) is 316999. The Size Standard is 500 employees. SPECIFICATIONS: The USPFO for Utah has a requirement to purchase the following: 1. Rappelling Gloves - 5.11 Fastac Fast Rope Gloves - Size Small Quantity 10 pair 2. Rappelling Gloves - 5.11 Fastac Fast Rope Gloves - Size Medium Quantity 25 pair 3. Rappelling Gloves - 5.11 Fastac Fast Rope Gloves - Size Large Quantity 55 pair 4. Rappelling Gloves - 5.11 Fastac Fast Rope Gloves - Size X-Large Quantity 30 pair NOTE: If bidding an equal to, provide specifications and brochures with your quote. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. FAR clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acqnet.gov/far and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars . The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract. (1) FAR 52.204-7 - Central Contractor Registration (2) FAR 52.211-6 - Brand Name or Equal (3) FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (4) FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation--Commercial Items (5) FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with Alternate I (6) FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (7) FAR 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (b) FAR 52.219-28 - Post Award Small Business Program Representation (c) FAR 52.222-3 - Convict Labor (d) FAR 52.222-19 - Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (e) FAR 52.222-21 - Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (f) FAR 52.222-26 - Equal Opportunity (g) FAR 52.222-36 - Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (h) FAR 52.222-50 - Combating Trafficking in Persons (i) FAR 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (j) FAR 52.232-33 - Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (k) FAR 52.232-36 - Payment by Third Party (l) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (m) FAR 52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (8) FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (9) DFARS 252.204-7004 - Central Contractor Registration, Alternate A (10) DFARS 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (b) DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III - Transportation of Supplies by Sea (12) DFARS 252.232-7010 - Levies on Contract Payments PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD: Preferred payment is credit card, please verify whether your company accepts credit cards and state if there will be any additional charges. EVALUATION FACTORS: The contract type for this procurement will be fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Selection will be based on the following evaluation factors, in order of importance: (1) Offeror's capability to provide a quality product that meets the Government's needs; (2) Past performance, caliber of offeror's performance on previous contracts of a similar nature; and (3) Total cost or price. Include three references with your bid from Companies previously contracted with who will attest to past performance capabilities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardees shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. Offerors may obtain information on registration at www.ccr.gov . And also in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Offerors shall have completed registration on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov . Quotes shall be received NLT 4:30 P.M. MST on March 10, 2009 and shall be sent via e-mail to Diane Johnson at
[email protected] . Questions regarding this solicitation shall be in writing and shall also be sent via e-mail. No telephone calls will be accepted or returned.