Scarpa Inverno Mountaineering 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation number is W912TF24Q0022 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 316210 Footwear Manufacturing, a small business size standard of 1000 EMP.  This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business, and only qualified vendors may submit quotes. Free On Board (FOB) Destination shall be required to 54 Osgood Rd, Milford, NH 03055. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

The NH Army National Guard requires the following items:  

CLIN 0001: Scarpa Inverno Double Lined Plastic Mountaineering Boots (QTY= 134 PR)

BRAND NAME ONLY see attached J&A for rationale of brand name requirement.

See attachment for size and quantity requirements

Must meet the following salient characteristics:

-Must have outer plastic structure.

-Must have removable liner.

-All boots must be the same subdued color.  Acceptable colors include grey, black, white, dark green, or tan/brown

-Must not contain a built in gaiter.

-Acceptable materials and liners are:

  Upper: 100% Pebax
  Liner: High Altitude

  Upper: Selected Polymers
  Lining: Mountain K

-Sole: Vibram® Dalaugiri or equivalent
-Sole: Vibram® Stabeler or equivalent

-Must accept:

  Crampons
  Micro-Spikes
  Snow Shoes
  AT Silvretta Ski Bindings

See Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 (attachment) for a description on how the Government intends to evaluate your quotes.

Quotes must be valid for sixty (60) days. 

All technical or contractual questions shall be submitted in writing via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on 15 July 2024 to Joseph Jeddrey at joseph.w.jeddrey.civ@army.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. If the Government responses to technical questions affect any portion of the solicitation then an Amendment of Solicitation will be issued. The subject of your email must include your company's legal name, state the nature of your email and include the Solicitation Number W50S8A24Q0022. For example, the subject of your email should be similar to the following: Quote Submission by Company XXXXX, Solicitation Number W50S8A24Q0022 Company XXXXX Question Regarding Solicitation Number W50S8A24Q0022.

This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.

Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award.