K9 basic handler equipment kits

The US Army Special Operations Command has a requirement for Special Operation Forces Dog Handler Kits for training and deployment purposes with a delivery date not later than 13 May 2010 or sooner. This requirement is being solicited under the provisions of FAR Part 19.1305, HUBZone set aside procedures. To be eligible for award, offerors shall meet the requirements of FAR Part 19.1303, Status as a qualified HUBZone small business concern. To be considered, any such documentation must be received This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. All persons responding must reference solicitation number H92239-10-T-0018 which is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-39 effective 19 March 2010. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions.

This requirement is 100% HUBzone small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 453910 and the size standard is $7M.

REQUIREMENT:

The contractor shall provide all items listed in the schedule below. The contractor shall provide brand name or equal items. Brand name or equal items called for by this request for quotation have been identified in the schedule as a "brand name or equal" description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotations offering "equal" products will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified and are determined by the Government to fully meet the salient characteristics and requirements listed in the solicitation. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition. Contractor shall provide all items listed in the schedule noted as CLIN 0001 of the attached solicitation document H92239-10-T-0018.

DELIVERY/ ACCEPTANCE POINT: Delivery location is Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310. Full delivery address will be provided upon award. It is requested that all items are delivered in one shipment.

QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (Ms. Valaida J. Bradford), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, 27 April 2010. Fax submissions will be accepted at (910) 432-9345. E-mail submissions will be accepted at bradforv@soc.mil. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Contracting Officer receives e-mail submissions.

QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization with a schedule of the offered items to include unit and total price, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and, (3) acknowledgment of any amendments that may be issued. Any questions concerning this acquisition shall be submitted in writing and e-mailed to the contracting officer listed below no later than Tuesday, 20 April 2010 at 1:00 p.m. EST. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure receipt of questions and quotes submitted via electronic means. Telephonic questions pertaining to the technical requirement of this solicitation will not be answered. All answers will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the FBO the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. The point of contract for this requirement is Mrs. Valaida Bradford, Contract Specialist at (910) 396-0560, email, bradforv@soc.mil.