26ART2635 Synopsis Solicitation Amend 01.pdf

Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) CS: Willian Morales Mendez Email: willian.morales-mendez@fletc.dhs.gov CO: Aubreigh Sumner Email: aubreigh.b.sumner@fletc.dhs.gov

PART I- THE SCHEDULE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and has incorporated provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number 26ART2635 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide Boxing Headgears for FLETC, located in Artesia, New Mexico. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing). This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside, and only qualified offerors may submit quotes.

1.0 Background

FLETC has a requirement to procure 600 Boxing Headgears to support physical conditioning and defensive tactics training. This Solicitation seeks quotes for equipment that meets or exceeds the specifications of the Ringside Safety Cage Training Headgear (SKU: SC). The quote shall include all costs for each CLIN, including shipping/freight charges to the facility.

2.0 Instructions

Vendors are reminded to carefully review the salient characteristics, terms, and conditions of this RFQ and submit quotes that meet these standards. Providing complete information is solely the responsibility of the vendor. FLETC is not required to request missing or additional information from vendors after the submission deadline. Quotes that do not meet the salient characteristics, terms, and conditions of this RFQ will not be considered for award.

Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS) no later than 9/18/2026 at 1100 am MDT.

2.1 Quotations must include:

• RFQ Number

• Price proposal utilizing Schedule of Pricing CLIN

3.0 Schedule of Supply

The Contractor shall provide a firm-fixed-price quote for the following Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs):

CLIN 0001: Boxing Headgear L

• Quantity: 300

• Size: Large

• Minimum Specification:

• Safety Cage Design: Full reinforced steel frame surrounding the face.

• Shell Material: Synthetic leather.

• Internal Padding: Dense multi-layer foam padding.

• Closure System: Hook-and-loop closure system.

• Ventilation: Open-top design.

• Brand Name or Equal: Ringside Safety Cage Training Headgear

• SKU: SC

CLIN 0002: Boxing Headgear XL

• Quantity: 300

• Size: Extra Large

• Minimum Specification:

• Safety Cage Design: Full reinforced steel frame surrounding the face.

• Shell Material: Synthetic leather.

• Internal Padding: Dense multi-layer foam padding.

• Closure System: Hook-and-loop closure system.

• Ventilation: Open-top design.

• Brand Name or Equal: Ringside Safety Cage Training Headgear

• SKU: SC

4.0 Delivery/Performance

94 W Gunpowder Road, Artesia, NM 88210

• Delivery is required within 30 days after Contract Award.

• Shipping shall not be priced separately (NSP). Shipping Cost shall be included in the cost of each CLIN.

• It is requested that all line items be delivered in approximately 2 shipments or less.

• Full product specifications and details, including pictures/images of the proposed item

• Manufacturer’s warranty information

• Unique Entity Identification number (UEI)

5.0 Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability will be determined on a pass/fail basis, by assessing whether the proposed product meets all the minimum specifications listed in Section 3.0.

6.0 Applicable Provisions and Clauses

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

• FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management

• FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

• FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Offerors must complete this in SAM.gov)

• FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

• FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Includes selections such as:

• FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

• FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

• FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor

• FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

• FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

• FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons

• FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award

Management

• FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation

• FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

• FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

• HSAR 3052.204-71, Contractor Employee Access http://www.acquisition.gov/

• HSAR 3052.209-72, Organizational Conflict of Interest

• HSAR 3052.212-70, Contract Terms and Conditions Applicable to DHS Acquisition of Commercial Items