*** THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. *** (i) 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) W90H3Q8155000A. (iii)The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17 (iv) The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 315991 small business size standard in number of employees is 500. (v)Line Item 0001: Qty: 2,800 each Light weight, brushed cotton, six panel cap with sewn eyelets on each panel and four rows of visor stitching. Earth color. Adjustable slider fabric closure with tuck away strap. Each hat must have the US Army South logo on the front and Defense and Fraternity embroidered on the back (see attachment). US Army South logo has 3 colors (blue, red,white). See the US Army South website at www.usarso.army.mil for a clear visual of the logo. ALL MANUFACTURING MUST BE DONE IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 100% U.S. DOMESTIC PRODUCTS. A SAMPLE CAP (WITHOUT THE LOGO AND EMBROIDERY) SHALL BE SENT FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE BEFORE RFQ DUE DATE. IF APPROVED, THE SAMPLE SHALL ESTABLISH THE BASELINE FOR FULL PRODUCTION RUN. (vi) Purchase of Baseball Caps. (vii)FOB DESTINATION: delivery to Fort Sam Houston, Texas by 1 September 2008. (viii)The following provisions apply to this acquisition, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial (JUN 2008) (ix)FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price will be a more significant evaluation factor than technical, availability and past performance combined. However technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, availability, and past performance will be weighed in conjunction with price (x) All offers must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 offeror representations and certifications--commercial Items (JUN 2008) or be completed on the ORCA website. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2007), (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (JUN 2008), (xiii) 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.203-6 -- Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I, (SEP 2006). 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008), 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999), FAR 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor (JUNE 2003), FAR 52.222-19 -- Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-22 -- Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-26 --Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007), FAR 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006), FAR 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 -- Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006), FAR 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (OCT 2003), FAR 52.247-34 -- F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991), 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7035 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate (OCT 2006), FAR 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program (MAR 2007), FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006), DFAR 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992), DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAY 2006), DFRA 252.243-7002 Requests for equitable adjustment. DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006), DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991 DFAR 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country) (xiv)The full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at the following web addresses: www.acqnet.gov/FAR and www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dFARs/index.htm (xv) No applicable number notes (xvi) All offers are due no later than 2:00 PM, Central Standard Time, 7 August 2008 via fax (210) 295-6834 or email
[email protected] offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. (xvii)For further information contact Amorette McKeithan @ (210) 295-6493.