Extreme Arctic, Cold Weather, and Warm Weather Specialty Hiking Boots

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is N6817118Q6068 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This RFQ utilizes FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99-1 and DFARS Change Notice 20180629. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System, NAICS, code for this procurement is 316210 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. Shipping terms are FOB Destination to Virginia Beach, VA.
Fleet Logistics Center FLC Sigonella Site Rota requires the following items:
QTY 88 Warm Weather Hiking Boot
Brand name or equal to Salomon XA Forces MID GTX
QTY 88 Cold/Icy Weather All Terrain Hiking Boot
Brand name or equal to Salomon X Ultra Winter Climashield Waterproof
QTY 30 Heavy Snow/Extreme Arctic Hiking Boot
Brand name or equal to Sorel Glacier XT
See attached minimum salient characteristics.
*** Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation to the Buyer by 23 August 2018, 1300 local Spain time.
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