THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO CHANGE THE PRODUCTION LEAD-TIME FROM 90 TO 120 DAYS. This synopsis covers an unrestricted acquisition with a HUBZone price evaluation preference of Coveralls, Fuel Handlers JP-8, blue; NSN 8415-01-500-9099(s). The quantities for the base year are 600 min/ 2,400 AEQ/ 3,000 max. Two mandatory one-year term options will be required, each with the 300 min/ 2,400 AEQ/ 3,000 max. This acquisition is for Aerostar International's fuel handler's coverall or equal. Salient Characteristics will be provided in the solicitation. Production lead-time is 120 days, with 3 monthly deliveries to New Cumberland, PA, FOB Destination.Best Value procedures will be used. Evaluation factors are Product Demonstration Model, Past Performance, and Socioeconomic Plan. AVAILABILITY OF SOLICITATIONS, FAR 5.102(d) APPLIES, AS OUR OFFICE NO LONGER ISSUES SOLICITATION OR AMENDMENTS IN PAPER FORM. OFFEROR SHOULD REGISTER TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THIS SOLICITATION OR SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS. THE SOLICITATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE BSM'S DLA INTERNET BID BOARD SYSTEMS (DIBBS) AT https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ AFTER 20 MARCH 2008. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Solicitations" from the top bar to search for the solicitation. DIBBS Help can be accessed from the DIBBS homepage. Important Note on Foreign Content: The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment") impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014), including the materials and components thereof (other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with clothing), must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO CONTACT THE BUYER, PLEASE E-MAIL Tatiana Anikina-Dick at:
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