This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, 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 Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating for this procurement is DO. The Solicitation Number, H92236-06-T2041 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08. This solicitation is issued as a firm fixed price request for quotation. This procurement is being issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 448110, Size Standard 500 employees or under. This acquisition is to be a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The right to make multiple or no award is reserved in the event it is advantageous to the Government to do so. Items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by a brand name or equal description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotations offering equal items will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in this solicitation. Offerors not providing technical information on equal items will be excluded from competition. The contractor shall provide the following Contract Line Items Numbers (CLIN): CLIN 0001 – Jacket, Level 9 Arc’Teryx Alpha PN 3161, Stowable Hood, waterproof outer layer. Quantity 50 each Medium. 50 each Large. Color: Crocodile. Manufacturer is ArcTeryx. CLIN 0002 – Pant, Level 9 Arc’Teryx Alpha PN 3162. Quantity 30 pair Medium, 30 pair Large, 40 pair XLarge. Color: Crocodile. Manufacturer is ArcTeryx. This requirement will be accomplished using full and open competition procedures for Commercial Off the Shelf items. The Government desires delivery not more than 60 days after receipt of award. Pricing shall be destination pricing. Place of delivery will be USSOCOM Regional Contracts Office, Bldg 3-1947 Malvesti Rd, Pope AFB NC 28308. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers; (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price (3) Delivery. Technical acceptability is defined as an offer of supplies that completely satisfy all the salient characteristics of the CLIN. Offer will be evaluated on price inclusive of transportation charges from shipping point to the delivery destination. Delivery is defined as the capability and offeror affirmation to conform with, or better, the required delivery date of this solicitation. Only those offers evaluated as Pass will be further evaluated and considered for award. The factor of technical acceptability is slight more important than price, price slight more important the delivery. Offeror shall provide at less two past performance references with contact information. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications –Commercial Items (Mar 2005). Online Representations and Certifications ORCA) are considered acceptable to meet this clause requirement, otherwise a complete copy of the Offeror Representations and Certifications will be required. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Sep 2005); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial (Jan 2006); FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Oct 2003), DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Dec 2005), DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2003), DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jun 2005).QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) Original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered items to include unit price and total price. (2) Representation and Certifications compliant with FAR Clause 52.212-3 (insure Federal Tax ID info is included). (3) Acknowledgement and agreement with amendments, if issued. (4) Evidence of technically acceptability, delivery schedule and past performance reference. Amendments, if any, will be posted on FedBizOpps at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the responsibility of the offeror to review the website for any changes or amendments to this RFQ. Offerors must have a current registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. Website for CCR is www.ccr.gov. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes and any applicable attachments shall be received not later than 10:00 a.m., 12 April 2006. The preferred method for submitting quotes is by email (
[email protected]). It is the offerors responsibility to insure faxed quotes and attachments are received by the designated time to fax number (910)2430249 the POC for confirmation is Connie Burgess at (910)2431345. Any questions referencing this solicitation will be submitted in writing via email at
[email protected], not later than 7 Apr 2006. The point of contact for this solicitation is Connie Burgess, Contracting Officer at (910)2431345 or email listed above.