TypeISolicitation.doc

QSDACEA-H4-07-9301-N

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COVER PAGE

CP-FSS-1-B

(APR 1993)

SOLICITATION NO. QSDLA-H4-11-1324-N

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR

FSC CLASS 8415, Flame Resistant Aramid Wildland Firefighter Pants, Type I

NSN 8415-01-464-2282 NSN 8415-01-464-4247 NSN 8415-01-537-4985

NSN 8415-01-464-3671 NSN 8415-01-464-4248 NSN 8415-01-537-4986

NSN 8415-01-464-3672 NSN 8415-01-464-5621 NSN 8415-01-537-5677

NSN 8415-01-464-3673 NSN 8415-01-464-5624 NSN 8415-01-537-5678

NSN 8415-01-464-3675 NSN 8415-01-464-5645 NSN 8415-01-537-5679

NSN 8415-01-464-3676 NSN 8415-01-464-5742 NSN 8415-01-537-5680

NSN 8415-01-464-3677 NSN 8415-01-537-4981 NSN 8415-01-537-5681

NSN 8415-01-464-3678 NSN 8415-01-537-4982 NSN 8415-01-591-6925

NSN 8415-01-464-4242 NSN 8415-01-537-4983 NSN 8415-01-591-6932

NSN 8415-01-464-4244 NSN 8415-01-537-4984

PERIOD: Date of award through one year with four 1-year option periods to extend the term of the contract, if exercised by the Government.

ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY BE DESIRED ON THIS PARTICULAR SOLICITATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE ISSUING OFFICE ADDRESS SHOWN HEREIN.

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SIGNIFICANT CHANGES (OCT 1988)

The attention of offeror is invited to the following changes made since the issuance of the last solicitation for the supplies/services covered herein:

1. Offerors are directed to Clause 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors herein, with addendum, for instructions on technical data required with submission of offer or for evaluation. Offerors are cautioned to carefully review the entire solicitation. Offerors are strongly urged to use two-sided copying of offers for submission to GSA, if mailed. The preferred method to submit offers is electronically to email address: linda.haffner@gsa.gov. Facsimile offers will not be accepted.

2. Offers shall be submitted on the Standard From 1449. Offer shall include all subsequent pages following this form. Sign and date your offer; an original must be received for award. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. Offer submission is required in this format. This supersedes clause 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008) paragraph (b).

3. The Trade Agreements Act applies to all items.

4. Offeror(s) are responsible for submitting proposal, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and may not be considered.

5.

Award will be made in the aggregate for all items. Failure to submit pricing for each item will deem your offer non-responsive and prevent your offer from being considered for further evaluation for possible contract award.

6. To be determined responsive and continued to be considered for possible contract award, offers must include evidence of certification to NFPA, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildlife Fire Fighting, at time of offer submittal.

7. To be determined responsive and continued to be considered for possible contract award, offers must include evidence of registration to ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems - Requirements, at time of offer submittal.

8.

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award contract without discussion with offerors In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.212-1 (g), therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their best offer with their initial proposal submittal. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if later determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

9.

Contract awarded from this solicitation will be for a one (1) year firm fixed base contract with four (4) one year option periods. The Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause will be applicable to the four one-year option periods. See Clause 552.216-71 – ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT—STOCK AND SPECIAL ORDER PROGRAM CONTRACTS (SEP 1999) (ALTERNATE II—SEP 1999).

10. Forest Service Specifications referenced in the item purchase descriptions (IPDs) can be found on the website at http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm.

11. A subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 will be required and reviewed, as applicable. An offeror, other than a small business concern, submitting a proposal that exceeds $650,000 shall submit a subcontracting plan with its initial offer.

12. Three first article samples of each NSN are required 60 days after notice of award for all items. The delivery schedule for the production terms will be 120 days after receipt of order (ARO) or after receipt of the First Article Inspection Approval by the Contracting Officer. Deviation from the required delivery schedule may result in your offer being considered non-responsive and no longer considered for possible award.

13. Note: change in Clause 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (b) now reads the permissible variation shall be limited to:

0 percent increase on Direct Delivery Orders and 3 percent increase on deliveries to GSA depots

0 percent decrease on Direct Delivery Orders and 0 percent decrease on deliveries to GSA depots.

This increase or decrease shall apply to the quantities specified in each order issued under any contract resulting from this solicitation.

14. Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated and the Government will award a contract based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. Past performance information from available sources will be evaluated to determine responsibility. All offers must conform to the solicitation to be determined responsive for consideration for possible award. (See pages 71 - 72)

15. Technical Data Required with Offer Submittal and Price for Evaluation: Offerors are advised that the required data described herein will be utilized for review and evaluation to determine technical acceptability and responsibility for possible contract award. The Government will not make assumptions concerning the offeror's intent, capability, facilities, or certifications/registrations. Clear identification is the sole responsibility of the offeror. Failure to provide required data may result in offer being determined non-responsive and no longer considered for possible contract award.

A. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY:

1. NFPA 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildlife Fire Fighting: In order to submit an offer, manufacturers must be certified to NFPA 1977, at time of offer submission. Evidence of NFPA 1977 is required as part of offer submission.

2. ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems - Requirements: In order to submit an offer, manufacturers must be registered to ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems - Requirements, at the time of offer submission. Evidence of current ISO registration is required as part of an offer submission.

3. Letters of Commitment: Offerors must submit letters of commitment at the time of offer submission for required materials in the Item Purchase Descriptions (pages 9 - 22 in the solicitation) and Forest Service specifications and drawings referenced therein and as identified below. Letters of commitment must be on the supplier's letterhead and must identify and address the following six elements:

1 - Supplier’s commitment to provide materials as specified in the below Forest Service Specifications in sufficient quantities to support Government monthly potential quantities:

Fire Pants Materials and Components List:

Specification Reference:

Basic Material

5100-92M, para 3.2.1

Type I Meta-Aramid

5100-88 - Type I Cloth Thread 5100-92M, para 3.2.2 (A-A-55217, Type I, Tex size 35-40 and Tex size 70-80 Gimp 5100-92M, para 3.2.3 (A-A-50198, Soft Finish Tex 210 or Glazed Finish Tex 180 or 210)

Zipper 5100-92M, para 3.2.4 (A-A-55634, Type I, Style 1, Size 1-2 or 3-4)

Button 5100-92M, para 3.2.5.1 (YKK Snap Fasteners, Inc.

Part No. 0450000346, or equal)

Tack 5100-92M, para 3.2.5.2 (YKK Snap Fasteners, Inc.

Part No. 5040000310C)

Waist Take-up Tape

5100-92M, para 3.2.6 (C.M. Offray & Son, Inc.

Style #70-6185-2007-5/8 inch, color black)

Double-bar Buckle 5100-92M, para 3.2.7 (Albest Metal Stamping Corp.

part no. BB340-10BD, 5/8 inch, black; or ITW Waterbury Part No. 00482-09-21883)

Leg Cuff Adjuster Metal Loop 5100-92M, para 3.2.8 (Albest Metal Stamping Corp.

part no. WR17x6-12 BWBD, or equal)

Fastener Tape, Hook and Pile

5100-92M, para 3.2.9 (A-A-55126, Type II, Class 1) Labels

5100-92M, para 3.2.10

2 - Product compliance to specification requirements 3 - Delivery lead times for raw materials/equipment needs 4 - Length of time commitment will be honored 5 - Provisions for quality assurance testing (supplier and/or third party facilities)

6 - Marking, Packaging, Packing, Palletization and Stacking requirements Failure to identify and address all materials specified in accordance with all requirements and the six elements listed below may result in offer considered non-responsive and no longer considered for possible award.

4. Facilities Inspection: Technical capability may also be determined by a pre-award assessment report (PAR) conducted by GSA personnel at the offeror's facility. The assessment will include, as a minimum, offeror's facility capacity, quality assurance system, and demonstration of compliance with all requirements. Failure to receive an overall recommendation of "Capable of Performing" the requirements of a resulting contract, if awarded, may result in the offer no longer being considered for award.

B. PRICE. Items will be awarded in the aggregate. Prices for each item must be entered in the Schedule of Items on pages 5 - 8. Any award price must be determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer.

16. Failure to meet any element may result in your offer no longer being evaluated/considered for possible award.

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NOTICE: REQUESTS FOR EXPLANATION OR INFORMATION (MAR 1996)

Oral or written requests for explanation or information regarding this solicitation should be directed to:

GSA, FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE

SOUTHWEST SUPPLY OPERATIONS CENTER

ACQUISITION DIVISION, QSDLA-H4

819 TAYLOR STREET, ROOM 6A00

FORT WORTH, TX 76102

OR

Linda Haffner, linda.haffner@gsa.gov

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADDRESS OFFERS, MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWALS TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. THE ADDRESS DESIGNATED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS IS CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THIS SOLICITATION.

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ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) ORDERING (JAN 1994)

Offerors are advised that the Federal Supply Service is expanding use of electronic communications to exchange business documents. The Placement of Orders clause contained in this contract provides that orders may be placed using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) procedures.

552.219-71

NOTICE TO OFFERORS OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS (JUN 2005)

The General Services Administration (GSA) is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns to participate in the performance of this contract consistent with its efficient performance. GSA expects any subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to FAR 52.219—9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, to reflect this commitment. Consequently, an offeror, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a contract exceeding $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction), must demonstrate that its subcontracting plan represents a creative and innovative program for involving small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract.

552.232-78

PAYMENT INFORMATION (JUL 2000)

The General Services Administration (GSA) makes information on contract payments available electronically at http:// www.finance.gsa.gov. The Contractor may register at the site and review its record of payments. This site provides information only on payments made by GSA, not by other agencies.

52.216-1

TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) 16.105

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

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(APR 1993)

PLEASE REMOVE THESE COVER PAGES BEFORE SUBMITTING OFFER TO GSA.

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

N/A

7.

FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL(

a. NAME

Linda Haffner

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 817-850-8262

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

June 9, 2011 4:30 p.m. (Central)

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

GSA, Federal Acquisition Service (QSDLA-H4)

Southwest Supply Operations Center, FAS ( TOTAL Set Aside 100% FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

819 Taylor Street, Room 6A00 Fort Worth, TX 76102-6114

( HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

( 8 (A)

( 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

See clause 52.212-1

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

( RFQ ( IFB ( RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

FACILITY

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

OFFEROR

NAME AND ADDRESS

CODE

See Block 15.

TELEPHONE NO.

FAX NO. DUNS

IS CHECKED ( SEE ADDENDUM

Complete schedule of supplies/prices in the attached.

(Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See Block 15

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

Indefinite

( 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ( ARE ( ARE NOT ATTACHED.

( 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ( ARE ( ARE NOT ATTACHED.

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 COPIES

( TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE __your_ OFFER

DATED ___See Page 2_______. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)

( INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: See attached continuation page beginning on Page 3.

Upon execution, signature will appear on Page 2.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

( RECEIVED ( INSPECTED ( ACCEPTED AND CONFORMS TO THE

33. SHIP NUMBER

CORRECT FOR

CONTRACT. EXCEPT AS NOTED

PARTIAL

FINAL

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD)

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

SEE REVERSE FOR OMB CONTROL NUMBER AND PAPERWORK

STANDARD FORM 1449 (10-95)

(LOCAL DEVIATION)

BURDEN STATEMENT

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

This page reserved for use at time of award as applicable.

PART I - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

SECTION A: SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

(CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 27 – ADDENDA)

52.214-34

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

52.214-35

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of U.S. dollars. Offers received in other than U.S. dollars shall be rejected.

A-FSS-2-B (OCT 1988) (LOCAL DEVIATION)

INDEFINITE QUANTITY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

(WITH GUARANTEED MINIMUM) FOR:

FSC CLASS: 84

COMMODITY: Flame Resistant Aramid Wildland Aramid Firefighter Pants, Type I CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of award through one year with four 1-year option periods to extend the term of the contract, if exercised by the Government.

A-FSS-13-B

PAYMENT TERMS (SEP 1999)

"Notice to Bidders - Use Item 12 of the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, to offer prompt payment discounts. The Prompt Payment clause of this solicitation sets forth payment terms. Do not insert any statement in Item 12 which requires payment sooner than the time stipulated in the Prompt Payment clause. EXAMPLE: If you are not participating in full cycle electronic commerce, by inserting "NET 20" in Item 12, GSA will reject your offer as nonresponsive because the entry contradicts the 30 day payment terms specified in the Prompt Payment clause."

A-FSS-41

INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS AND HOURS OF OPERATION (NOV 1999) 515.204-1

(a) "The information collection requirements contained in this solicitation/contract are either required by regulation or approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned OMB Control No. 3090-0163."

(b) "GSA's hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests for preaward debriefings postmarked or otherwise submitted after 4:30 p.m. will be considered submitted the following business day. Requests for postaward debriefings delivered after 4:30 p.m. will be considered received and filed the following business day."

SECTION B: SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND PRICE LISTS

(CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 27 – ADDENDA)

B-FSS-90

FREQUENCY OF ORDERS (OCT 1988)

In order to give Contractors an indication as to the frequency of orders, the number of orders expected to be placed during the contract period is shown in the Schedule for each item on Pages 5 - 8. Computations as to the frequency of orders are necessarily based on past experience, and Contractors are cautioned that this ordering pattern may change. This information is provided to facilitate Contractor's production planning and has no bearing on the contractual obligations of either party.

**ALL COMPLETED PAGES 1-77 MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR OFFER (SF 1449)**

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

CONTRACTOR’S DUNS No. ___________________________ TIN No____________________

CONTRACTOR’S EMAIL ______________________________ FAX No.___________________

SUPPLIERS’ DUNS No. _______________________________ TIN No. ___________________ SUPPLIERS'’ EMAIL __________________________________ FAX No.___________________ The contractor shall provide the items in accordance with the Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) in Section C. The contractor shall provide unit prices per unit of issue for all items in the Schedule of Items.

Method of award(s) will be in the aggregate for all NSNs shown in Schedule of Items in the table below.

All delivery orders shall be placed by the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) (formerly Federal Supply Service (FSS). Any reference to Federal Supply Service (FSS) in the clauses included in this solicitation and resulting contract is replaced by Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).

These items are not set-aside for small business concerns. The offeror shall provide FOB Destination unit pricing to French Camp, CA (S1/S3) for all items in accordance with the item purchase descriptions included in Section C for the Schedule of Items below.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

(Per Item Purchase Description)

1-YR

Qty Unit of Issue Base Year Min Order

$ Value

Unit Price

Offered

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 26 Waist Size: 30x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 30 Waist Size: 34x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 28 Waist Size: 32x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 38 Waist Size: 42x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 40 Waist Size: 44x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 32 Waist Size: 36x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 34

Waist Size: 38x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 36 Waist Size: 40x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 26 Waist Size: 30x33

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Continued (Per Item Purchase Description)

1-YR

Qty Unit of Issue Base Year Min Order

$ Value

Unit Price

Offered

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 30 Waist Size: 34x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 28 Waist Size: 32x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 32 Waist Size: 36x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

InseamSize: 36 Waist Size: 40x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 38 Waist Size: 42x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 40 Waist Size: 40x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 34 Waist Size: 38x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 44 Waist Size: 48x30

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 28 Waist Size: 32x36

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Continued (Per Item Purchase Description)

1-YR

Qty Unit of Issue Base Year Min Order

$ Value

Unit Price

Offered

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 30 Waist Size: 34x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size 44 Waist Size: 48x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 32 Waist Size: 36x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 26 Waist Size: 30x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 34 Waist Size: 38x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 38 Waist Size: 42x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 40 Waist Size: 44x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 44 Waist Size: 48x36

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 36 Waist Size: 40x36

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS Continued (Per Item Purchase Description)

1-YR

Qty Unit of Issue Base Year Min Order

$ Value

Unit Price

Offered

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 24

Waist Size: 28x33

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID

Inseam Size: 24 Waist Size: 28x30

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATION

(CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 27 – ADDENDA)

552.211-72 REFERENCES TO SPECIFICATIONS IN DRAWINGS (FEB 1996) 511.204(b) If military or other drawings are made a part of this contract, any reference in the drawings to Federal/Forest Service Specifications or Standards will be considered to be a reference to the date of such Federal/Forest Service Specification or Standard identified in the contract. If the date of the Federal/Forest Service Specification or Standard is not identified in the contract, the edition, including revisions thereto, in effect on the date the solicitation is issued will apply.

C-FSS-425

WORKMANSHIP (OCT 1988)

Any item contracted for must be new, current model at the time of offer, unless otherwise specified. Each article must perform the functions for its intended use.

C-FSS-427

ANSI STANDARDS (JUL 1991)

ANSI Standards cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036 (Tel: (212) 642-4900).

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS

Item 1 - NSN: 8415-01-464-2282 Date: 01/31/2011

NFES 2800

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (26-30 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 26-30

Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 2 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3671 Date: 01/31/2011

NFES 2802

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (30-34 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 30-34 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 3 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3672 Date: 01/31/2011

NFES 2801

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (28-32 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 28-32 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 4 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3673 Date: 01/31/2011

NFES 2806

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (38-42 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 38-42 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 5 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3675 Date 01/31/2011

NFES 2807

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (40-44 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 40-44 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 6 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3676 Date 02/01/2011

NFES 2803

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (32-36 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 32-36 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 7 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3677 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2804

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (34-38 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 34-38 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 8 - NSN: 8415-01-464-3678 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2805

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (36-40 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 36-40 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 9 - NSN: 8415-01-464-4242 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2700

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (26-30 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 26-30 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 10 - NSN: 8415-01-464-4244 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2702

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (30-34 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 30-34 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 11 - NSN: 8415-01-464-4247 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2701

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (28-32 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 28-32 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 12 - NSN: 8415-01-464-4248 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2703

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (32-36 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010, and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 32-36 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 13 - NSN: 8415-01-464-5621 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2705

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (36-40 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 36-40 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 14 - NSN: 8415-01-464-5624 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2706

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (38-42 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 38-42 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 15 - NSN: 8415-01-464-5645 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2707

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (40-44 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 40-44 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 16 - NSN: 8415-01-464-5742 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2704

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (34-38 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 34-38 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 17 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4981 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2842

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (44-48 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 44-48 Inseam Size - 30 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 18 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4982 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2843

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (28-32 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 28-32 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 19 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4983 Date 02/01/2011

NFES 2844

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (30-34 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 30-34 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 20 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4984 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2846

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT (ARAMID TYPE I (44-48 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 44-48 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 21 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4985 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2845

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (32-36 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 32-36 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 22 - NSN: 8415-01-537-4986 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2841

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (26-30 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 26-30 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 23 - NSN: 8415-01-537-5677 Date 02/01/2011

NFES 2847

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (34-38 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 34-38 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 24 - NSN: 8415-01-537-5678 Date 02/01/2011

NFES 2849

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (38-42 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 38-42 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 25 - NSN: 8415-01-537-5679 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2850

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT (ARAMID TYPE I (40-44 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 40-44 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 26 - NSN: 8415-01-537-5680 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2851

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (44-48 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 44-48 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 27 - NSN: 8415-01-537-5681 Date: 02/01/2011

NFES 2848

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (36-40 X 36)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size – 36-40 Inseam Size - 36 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 28 - NSN: 8415-01-591-6925 Date: 02/10/2011

NFES 2738

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (24-28 X 33)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 24-28 Inseam Size - 33 First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

Item 29 - NSN: 8415-01-591-6932 Date: 02/10/2011

NFES 2737

PANTS, FLAME RESISTANT ARAMID (TYPE I (24-28 X 30)): Shall be in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-92M, dated January 15, 2010 and MTDC drawing MTDC 973F dated October 9, 2009, with the following characteristics:

Type I

Color - Spruce green

Waist Size - 24-28 Inseam Size - 30

First article sample(s) are required.

See additional requirements and exceptions in this section below.

The following requirements and exceptions apply to all Items/NSNs identified in the Schedule of Items above.

INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

As an exception to specific statements contained within the referenced Forest Service specification, the following items shall be furnished only to successful bidders upon contract award: color shade samples, full-size drawings and full-size patterns. For bidding purposes, 11" X 17" drawings will be furnished upon request. They will contain sufficient information regarding size, shape, and quantity of material for bidding purposes. Note it is the bidder's responsibility to determine yield and waste from the provided 11" X 17" drawings and no further direction or clarification will be provided by the government.

Additional exception to Forest Service Specification 5100-92M: Delete paragraph 3.2.10.1 and Figure 4 of 5100-92M and substitute the following in lieu thereof:

3.2.10.1 Combination label. The combination identification/care label shall be written as follows:

(The following information shall be printed in letters at least 3/32 inch in height)

THIS WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE GARMENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1977, STANDARD ON PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTING, 2005 EDITION.(1/)

(The following information shall be printed with letters at least 1/16 inch in height.)

[Authorized mark of certifying organization] (2/)

DATE OF CERTIFICATION [mm/yy (as a minimum) ] (2/)

PANTS, FLAME-RESISTANT ARAMID, Type (I or II) (2/)

NSN: [ - - - ] (2/)

US FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATION 5100-92M

MATERIALS CONTENT: (TYPE I: 93 % META-ARAMID, 5% PARA-ARAMID, 2% ANTISTATIC or TYPE II: 60% PARA-ARAMID, 40% META-ARAMID BLEND)(2/)

SIZE: [ ] (2/)

[Manufacturer's name] (2/)

[Manufacturer's address] (2/)

[Country of origin] (2/)

CONTRACT NUMBER: [ ] (2/)

[Manufacturer's garment identification number, lot number, or serial number] (2/)

DATE OF MANUFACTURE: [mm/yy] (2/)

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

a. Machine wash hot. NO BLEACH.

b. Wash separately from flammable, lint-producing fabrics.

c. Rinse thoroughly. Soap or detergent residues will burn.

d. DO NOT STARCH. Starch will burn.

e. Tumble dry medium. Remove garment promptly.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL (3/)

1/ Or more current revision as applicable.

2/ The manufacturer shall insert the applicable information.

3/ When a split label is used, this legend shall appear on both labels.

User Instructions

(Remove only by end user)

Pants, Flame-resistant. US Forest Service Specification – 5100-92M

1.

Pre-Use Information

a) Safety Considerations. Use this garment in conjunction with all other required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, flame- resistant shirt, leather boots and fire shelter. This garment should be used only by personnel who have completed the required formal training courses for wildland fire fighting operations and fully understand the limitations and use of this garment.

b) This garment provides limited thermal and physical protection from the hazards associated with wildland fire fighting.

c) This garment should not be marked.

d) The protective properties of this garment cannot be tested by users in the field.

e) The contractor warranties this garment to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one year after date of purchase. The warranty assumes that the garment is used by trained personnel following accepted wildland fire fighting procedures.

Preparation for Use, Donning/Doffing

a) Sizing/Adjustment: Pants should be loose fitting. Pants are available in 8 waist sizes with short, regular or long inseam length options.

b) Interface Issues: These pants are an outer garment; undergarments should be made of 100% cotton, wool, silk, aramid or other flame resistant materials.

c) Recommended storage: Clean and dry these pants properly before storage. Store in a dry place - out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

3.

Inspection Frequency and Details

Inspect garment upon receipt and after each cleaning. Inspect for holes, tears and proper operation of fasteners.

4.

Maintenance and Cleaning

a) Do not use this garment if it is not thoroughly cleaned and dried.

b) Machine wash in hot water, NO BLEACH. Wash separately from flammable, lint producing fabrics. Rinse thoroughly, soap and detergent residues will burn. Do not starch. Tumble dry medium and remove promptly.

5.

Decontamination Procedures

a) Decontamination is dependent upon what the protective clothing has been exposed to; however chlorine bleach cannot be used under any circumstances.

b) For extreme contamination with products of combustion or fire debris, remove the contaminants by flushing with water as soon as possible, followed by appropriate cleaning.

6.

Retirement/Disposal Criteria

It is recommended that individual units establish their own criteria for routine inspection and subsequent repair or retirement of this garment.

7.

Proper use should be consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910.132, “Personal Protective Equipment.”

Figure 4

User Instructions

PACKAGING: Each pair of pants shall be packaged in accordance with paragraphs 5.1 and 5.1.1 of 5100-92M.

PACKING: Thirty (30) pairs of pants of one size only shall be packed in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of 5100-92M.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKING AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS: All fiberboard boxes, cushioning, and dunnage used in packing and packaging of this item shall contain recovered materials in accordance with the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline For Products Containing Recovered Materials (40 CFR 247) and the EPA Paper Products Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (Federal Register, Vol. 61, No. 104, May 29, 1996). The EPA's Recommended Recovered Fiber Content Levels for Paperboard and Packaging Products are available at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/paperbrd.htm

SPECIAL MARKING: The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number appearing below the National Stock Number (NSN) of this Item Purchase Description shall be marked on the shipping container below the NSN. The NFES number shall be preceded by "NFES".

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

PALLETIZATION: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp and Stockton Locations). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

STACKING: A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

MATERIALS: All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

UNITIZATION: For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

UNITIZATION OF PALLET LOAD: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade”. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17.

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

(CONTINUATION OF SF 1449, BLOCK 27 - ADDENDA)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS (JUN 2010) 12.301(b)(3) (a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price.