Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Federal Protective Service (FPS) Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation IAW FAR 5.203(a)(2), FAR 5.207 & FAR 12.603

“Whenever agencies are required to publicize notice of proposed contract actions under 5.201, they must proceed as follows:

(2) Use the combined synopsis and solicitation procedure (see 12.603)

FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitations for commercial items & FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopsis

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) is soliciting quotes for a various Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be delivered to Alexandria, VA 22312. Specific requirements are contained in the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Statement of Work (SOW).  The commercial items shall be secured through a streamlined solicitation as outlined under FAR 12.603. As such, the following synopsis information as required under FAR 5.207 is being provided:

(1) Action Code: 70RFP324QE3000002

(2) Date: 2/6/24

(3) Year: 2024

(4) Contracting Office Zip Code: 19106

(5) NAICS Code: 315990

(6) Contracting Office Address: 701 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

(7) Subject: Personal Protective Equipment for the Federal Protective Service (FPS)

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: 70RFP324QE3000002

(9) Closing Response Date: 2/8/24

(10) Contact Point or Contract Specialist: Adam Dombrowski

(11) Description: Solicitation 70RFP324QE3000002 shall procure items herein, Personal Protective Equipment, in accordance with the attached SOW. DHS/FPS intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, Commercial Type Purchase Order in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) 70RFP324QE3000002.  This requirement is being competed as a Small Business Set Aside.

(12) Place of Performance: Delivery to: Federal Protective Service (FPS) Mail Stop 0663         

6315 Bren Mar Drive Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22312

(13) Period of Performance: Delivery to be determined after days of receipt of award

(14) Set- Aside Statues: Small Business only

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: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is hereby included.

A complete description of the requirements briefly described herein, to include Statement of Work, terms and conditions, provisions, clauses and associated attachments are all included in the formal Request for Quote (RFQ) 70RFP324QE3000002 attached to this synopsis/solicitation announcement.

All items required are denoted as Brand Name or Equal, with Salient features describing each piece of equipment. If proposing an item that is not the brand shown, the contractor shall ensure they provide extensive specifications detailing the alternatives to be considered. ALL QUOTE SUBMISSIONS SHALL INCLUDE PRICING AS WELL AS ALL PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS, CUT SHEETS AND/OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO DENOTE THE PROPOSED EQUIPMENT.

The Government will conduct a procurement evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) and (4).

Schedule Of Item(s) - Responsible quoters shall provide a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the items described in the SOW. Further details are as follows:

• Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies to provide the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
• Quoters shall include itemized pricing for each of the components.
• Quoters shall include specifications of all proposed equipment within their quotes.
• Further description of line items is detailed in the Statement of Work.
• A detailed description of item sizing will be provided upon award.

Line Item:         Description:                  Expected Quantity:         

0001                 Helmet/Visor                        240                            

0002                 Trust Jacket / Trousers        240                        

0003                 Gloves                                 240                        

0004                 Flight Jacket / Pant              240                         

0005                 Balaclava                             240                         

0006                 Boots                                   240                          

Quotations are due no later than 4:00 P.M. ET on 2/8/24 and shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Adam Dombrowski, at Adam.E.Dombrowski@fps.dhs.gov . Facsimile quotes are not permitted and will be disregarded if received.