Outdoor research brand name only requirement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Closing Date: 29 June 2012, 4:00 p.m. (CT)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This combined synopsis-solicitation is issued as a request for quotation W91248-10-T-0048. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58. The NAICS code is 315992 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. NOTE: This solicitation is restricted to small business firms. The MICC Installation Contracting Officer, Fort Campbell, KY, has a requirement for Flame Resistant Cold Weather mitts (see Bid Schedule). THE PROCUREMENT IS RESTRICTED TO OUTDOOR RESEARCH PRODUCTS AND AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS ONLY. See Justification and Approval document. Items to be acquired are: Line Item 0001, Swoop Mitts, part number 71670, size small, qty 36; Line Item 0002, Swoop Mitts, part number 71670, size medium, qty 72; Line Item 0003, Swoop Mitts, part number 71670, size large, qty 70; Line Item 0004, Swoop Mitts, part number 71670, size extra- large, qty 53; Line Item 0005, Swoop Mitts, part number 71670, size extra-extra-large, qty 19; Line Item 0006, Shipping. Offerors shall only quote prices and quantities for items that are available for delivery by 01 August 2012. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation with the exception of paragraphs (e) and (h). The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications at the ORCA website, offerors are to complete paragraphs (b) through (i) of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and submit with their offer. The contract clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited within the clause also apply: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards, 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended or proposed for debarment; 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition on Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-3 Buy American Act - Free Trade Agreeements - Israeli Trade Act, Alternate II; 52.225-4, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alternate II; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. Contract clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items is also applicable with the following additional DFARS clauses cited therein applicable: 252-203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, 52.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea ALT III; 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. In addition the following clauses apply: 52.204-7, Central contractor Registration; 52.247-34, F.o.B. Destination; 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration Alternate A; 252.204-7008, Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications, 5151.233-4000, HQ AMC - Level Protest Program and 52.252-2, Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference (fill-in http://farsite.hill.af.mil . Offers may be sent submitted via e-mail to the following address: edward.c.gosline.mil@mail.mil Vendors shall include CAGE Code, DUNS and TIN with their quote. In addition to their quote, vendors shall - if offering an "Equal" item includes descriptive literature that clearly indicates how the proposed equal item meets the physical, functional and performance characteristics as indicated above. Quotes are due 29 Jun 2012, 4:00 p.m. (CT) at Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Fort Campbell, Bldg. 2172, ATTN: LTC Ed Gosline, 13 St., Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-5355 email edward.c.gosline.mil@mail.mil or Kevin Day, email: kevin.j.day.civ@mail.mil