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 procurement is not a small business set-aside. Therefore, any responsible source may submit a quote. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Therefore, quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67400-14-T-0049 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The FSC code is 8415 and the NAICS code is 315220. The Government is soliciting quotes for the purchase of EMS Jackets. The Government intends to issue a single award to the responsible quoters whose quote is the most advantageous to the Government considering Technical Acceptability and Price. The quote shall contain all requested products as the contract award will be made in aggregate to one quoter. Therefore, any quote received without all products priced will be excluded from competition. This is a "Brand Name" or "Equal" procurement. The referenced brand name is not intended to be restrictive, but represent the minimum requirements of the Government. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics must be met in order for an "equal" item to be acceptable for award by the Government. It is the quoter's responsibility to furnish sufficient information to the Government in order to determine acceptability of the quoted 'equal' items. Therefore, if "equal" items are quoted, the quoter shall submit all technical specifications for the Government to review in order to determine technical acceptability. Quoters are instructed to completely fill out the attached coversheet and return it along with your quote. Failure to provide the "equal" item technical specifications or the required coversheet may result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government. All quotes shall be submitted in English. All materials awarded under this contract are expected to be delivered 30 days after the award. *ONLY OPEN MARKET PRICING WILL BE CONSIDERED* Please see the below for the requirement's details: CLIN 0001: EMS JACKET OR EQUAL REFERENCED MFR: FLYING CROSS REFERENCED PART#: 99800 QUANTITY: 225 UNIT OF ISSUE: EA -ANSI Class II type high visibility jacket -Adjustable drawstring hood in a hideaway compartment behind the collar with a zipper closure or detachable. -Adjustable drawstring closure at the bottom. -Outershell barrier with inner lining membrane that's 100% Windproof, Waterproof, Highly Breathable, and Bloodborne Pathogen Resistant. -Concealed 4-snap storm front with full length 2-way zipper and Velcro closure -10 inch bellows-style equipment pocket with Velcro closure on right breast front and storage pocket on left breast front with mitered flaps and Velcro closure. -Dual-entry, bellows-style patch pockets with side entry hand warmer pockets. -Opening at bottom between outershell and lining allows access for emblem application. -Accessory pocket on left sleeve -Snap-secured shoulder straps -2 inch wide silver reflective striping with fluorescent yellow edging for increased visibility. -Zip-out Poly-fill inner liner. -Trim color: NAVY BLUE TRIM. -FIRE will be labeled in 4 inch wide reflective contrasting material across the back of the jacket. -The sizes for the EMS Jackets are as follows: Small: 45 Medium: 108 Large: 55 Xlarge: 14 2Xlarge: 3 *Quote shall come with photos of the items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010), FAR 52.212-5(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 2012), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011), FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008), FAR 52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract(Feb 2000), FAR 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers(Feb 2000), FAR 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984), FAR 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002), FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Oct 2003), FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002), FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004), FAR 52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price (Aug 1987), FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991), DFAR 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (Aug 2008), DFARS 252.211-7006: Radio Frequency Identification (Feb 2007), DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jun 2005). DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2011), DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Mar 2008), DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997), DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006), DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997), and DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991). Responsible quoters must be active in the System Award for Management in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alternate A (May 2013), and DFARS 252.232-7006 (JUN 2012) Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions The following Provision Clauses apply to this RFQ: FAR 52.204-7 System Award for Management FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008), FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 2011), and FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996). Note: Full text of each FAR and DFARS clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ Payment shall be made electronically by DFAS Columbus, utilizing Wide Area Work Flow for CONUS quotes, and by DFAS Yokota Japan for local quotes. Quoters are instructed to include their DUNS number and CAGE code in a quote. Failure to provide the required information may result in your quote being considered non-responsive by the Government. Questions regarding this requirement must be submitted to
[email protected] NLT 1800 EST on 3 Mar 2014. Quoters shall submit their response to this RFQ via email to
[email protected] or via fax to 011-81-611-745-0959 NLT 1800 EST on 11 Mar 2014. However, quoters are advised it is their responsibility to ensure all information pertaining to this RFQ is received in full by the Regional Contracting Office-Far East NLT then the expiration of this RFQ. (End of RFQ)