Personnel Equipment-Clothing

Added: Jan 25, 2016 1:18 pm 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 for which proposals are being requested. This solicitation F7R3136019AW01 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 2005-86. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Small Businesses (Ability One affiliated non-profit are exempt from this restriction, and are authorized to submit quotes). The NAICS code that applies is 315990 and business size is 500 employees. This action will result in the award of a firm fixed price contract, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures under Full and Open competition, after exclusion of sources.

Requirement is for various personnel clothing and equipment; see attached spreadsheet for descriptions and suggested sources. Prospective bidders shall utilize attached spreadsheet to submit back pricing on, in addition any other documents planned to be submitted with quote (if unable to utilize spreadsheet, inform point of contact below).

All items are solicited as "Brand-name or Equal" to the suggested source/part number/model number (except for all items that are required to be obtained from Ability One-Procurement Item listed items). If providing for "or Equal" items in your quote, you are required to provide sufficient product data that supports assertion proposed products meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the suggested source. Quotes for "or Equal" products sent in response to this solicitation, that do not provide sufficient product data/detail, may be considered non-responsive and eliminated from consideration. Also, please include any applicable freight charges, SAM data, warranty information, and estimated delivery timeframe with quote.

***Due to expedited nature of this requirement, expedited freight (next-day, etc) is requested; ensure this is noted and priced accordingly in quote submission.***

Shipping address for these items is: 1947 Harrington Memorial Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44903. Please include any applicable freight charges in total estimated cost.

The following shall be used to evaluate offers: price and cost to the Government; whether product meets or exceeds suggested source products (based on technical evaluation of specifications); and ability to meet required delivery timeframe. Price and Quality/Technical acceptability are of equal value. Ability to meet delivery timeframe is of greater value than price/cost to the Government. The Government will make "best value" award to the offer that is determined most advantageous to the Government.

***Note: REQUIRED DELIVERY TIMEFRAME FOR ALL ITEMS IS ON OR BEFORE 15 February 2016. Contractor's acceptance of contract means they will be able to meet or exceed the required delivery timeframe; ability to meet delivery timeframe shall be stated in response to this RFQ.***

See attached Provisions and Clauses document, which applies to this solicitation.

All requests for information (RFI) shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer via email (Gordon Strom, gordon.m.strom.mil@mail.mil ) no later than 1:00pm, 27 Jan 16.

All offers are due by 3:00pm (EDST), 29 January 2016, by: email (preferred method): gordon.m.strom.mil@mail.mil , or by mail/hand-carried to: 179AW, Contracting Office, Attn: Gordon Strom, 1947 Harrington Memorial Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903-8049.