19-R-0070_Synopsis.docx

Solicitation: SPE1C1-19-R-0070 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Shirt

SHIRT, FLAME RESISTANT, ARAMID (PGC 04004)

· The Shirt, FR, Aramid shall be made in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-91J, dated February 24, 2011, and drawing/pattern MTDC-1067.

· Cloth shall be made in accordance with Forest Service Specification 5100-87E, dated February 24, 2011.

· These items are procured in accordance with a United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Specifications which are located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/programs/fire/specs.htm.

· NOTE: It is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTORS to access this website and place the request for specifications or patterns.

Solicitation SPE1C1-19-R-0070 will be issued as an Unrestricted with a HUBZone preference and will consist of a one year base term and four 1-year options.

Solicitation SPM1C1-19-R-0070 will be evaluated under Best Value Source Selection Procedures with the following evaluation factors: Past Performance Confidence Assessment and Small Business Participation.

The Government intends to make one award based on an integrated assessment of technical factors (Past Performance Confidence Assessment and Small Business Participation) and price resulting in the best value to the Government. One Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Type Contract (IDIQ) is anticipated.

The Government does NOT intend to use FAR Part 12. See reference numbered notes 1, 9, and 26.

Quantities:

* AEQ – Annual Estimated Quantity; AOLQ – Annual Order Limitation Quantity

The items will be procured on a FOB destination basis and delivered to the following address:

DoDAAC: W62G2T

W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN

25600 S. CHRISMAN ROAD

REC WHSE 57

TRACY, CA 95305-5000

Production Lead Time is 180 days after First Article acceptance.

First article samples are required for each production facility 30 days after award and shall be made in accordance with the requirements stated in Forest Service Specification 5100-91J, dated February 24, 2011, and drawing/pattern MTDC-1067.

*****************************IMPORTANT NOTICES************************************

· This item requires National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1977 certification, Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting.

· Certification is required prior to contract award decision.

· Higher level quality required; ISO 9001 certification by the manufacturer and any subcontractors is a prerequisite for NFPA 1977 certification.

· Equivalency for ISO 9001 is not acceptable.

Known sources for NFPA 1977 certification include:

An approved Certification Organization shall certify that the item meets the requirements of NFPA 1977. The contractor shall provide all required materials, garments, and information to the Certification Organization to permit such certification. The cost of certification is the contractor’s responsibility.

Any change to place of performance, design or materials may require recertification. Any changes after an item has been NFPA certified shall be presented to DLA Troop Support and the NFPA certification agency for evaluation.

Availability of solicitations, FAR 5.102(d) applies, as our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Offeror should register to receive notification of this solicitation or solicitation amendments. The solicitation can be found on the BSM’s DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Detailed system requirements and instructions for registration can be found on the DLA DIBBS Home Page accessed on https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Once the solicitation is posted, it will be available for viewing on DIBBS. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Solicitations" from the top bar to search for the solicitation. DIBBS Help can be accessed from the DIBBS homepage.

Important Note on Foreign Content:

The Defense appropriations and authorization acts and other statutes (including what is commonly referred to as "The Berry Amendment" impose restrictions on the DoD's acquisition of foreign products and services. Generally, Clothing and Textile items (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7012) and "specialty metals" (as defined in DFARS clause 252.225-7014) must be grown, reprocessed, reused, melted or produced in the United States, its possessions or Puerto Rico, unless one of the DFARS 225.7002-2 exceptions applies.

Contracting Office Address:

Defense Logistics Agency, Acquisition Management, DLA Troop Support - Clothing & Textiles, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111-5096, UNITED STATES Point of Contact(s):

Jessica De La Hoz, Acquisition Specialist, Phone: 215-737-7137, Email: Jessica.DeLaHoz@dla.mil Leighann Mazoki, Contracting Officer, Phone: 215-737-5608, Email: Leighann.Mazoki@dla.mil