81--Backpacks used for Host Nation Missions

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. This solicitation, W91CL-08-T-0097, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25 The NAICS code is 314911 and the small business size standard is 500. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-aside IAW FAR 19.1007(b)(1). The magnitude of this project is less than $25,000 IAW FAR 36.204(a). All responsive offers from small business will be considered by the agency.The following commercial items are requested in this solicitation; 0001 Backpack (Dark Blue) with Republica Dominicana logo printed on one side 2,400 each; 0002 Backpack (Dark Blue) with Honduras logo printed on one side 2,400 each; 0003 Backpack(Black) with Jamaica logo printed on one side 2,400 each . Items should be shipped 30 Days ADC, FOB: Destination for delivery to FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Quotes will be evaluated and awarded to the offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification and FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. The Government reserves the right to award on a multiple award or an all or none basis. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov and shall be considered for award. All quotes must be sent to SSG Wanda R. Knight at: Fax 210-295-6834; e-mail [email protected]; or mail directly to 410th CSB 2450 Stanley Rd. Ste 320 Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Quotes are required to be received no later than 01:00 PM CST, Wednesday, April 15, 2009.