This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for GEN 3 Layer 6 Jackets, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather LIN: J23458 and GEN 3 Layer 6 Trousers, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather LIN: T36205. Quanities and Sizes are found in the SOW

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.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: W91SMC-11-T-0016

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 solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). NAICS 315228 small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business. Delivery is to Camp Lincoln, Springfield IL. (See the Statement of Work (SOW) "Illinois Army National Guard (IL-ARNG) Cold Weather Tops and Bottoms" dated 19 July 2011 for exact location). Description of requirement: The Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) requires GEN 3 Layer 6 Jackets, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather LIN: J23458 and GEN 3 Layer 6 Trousers, Extreme Cold/Wet Weather LIN: T36205. Exact Quantities and Sizes are listed within the SOW along with NSN for each specific item.
The Army National Guard intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this award. Performance Standards: Including delivery instructions are in accordance with the Statement of Work.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors---Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made on the basis of lowest-price technically acceptable as authorized by FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Provision for Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible contractor (see FAR Part 9) whose quote represents the lowest overall price while meeting the technical requirements. In accordance with FAR Subpart 13.106-1, the Government will consider the following for award in no particular order: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the offerors initial quote should contain the offerors best terms. Do not assume you will have the opportunity to clarify, discuss or revise your offer. Offerors may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide more information and clarification regarding their offer/quote. Request for such information does not constitute discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government intends to make a single, Firm-Fixed Price award.



Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
CLIN 0001, Contractor shall provide: The Contactor shall provide Gen 3 Layer 6 Jackets and Trousers for the Illinois National Guard in accordance with the specifications listed in this statement of work. This equipment is to be delivered to: Camp Lincoln, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL. 62702. The contractor shall provide items to the standards of the specifications.
INFORMATION FOR EVALUATION
Interested contractors must submit the following with their quote. Quotes, which do not contain this information, may be determined unacceptable to the Government.

1. Offers must include cost by LIN for the quantity specified per item for evaluation. Format for price submission is provided below. Pricing must be submitted in the below format. Separate shipping charges are not allowed. All pricing must be FOB Destination, i.e. (shipping/freight charges included in the cost of the offer).
LIN\NSN\Size\QTY\PRICE
J23458\8415015387001\SMALL REG\1400 X $______=_______
J23458\8415015387012\MED REG\1900 X $_______=________
J23458\8415015387761\LARGE REG\1900 X $_______=_______
J23458\8415015387767\XL REG\344 X $_______=________
T36205\8415015386672\SMALL REG\1400 X $_______=_______
T36205\8415015386680\MED REG\2000 X $ _______=_______
T36205\8415015386677\LARGE REG\2000 X $ _______=________
T36205\8415015386681\XL REG\344 X $ ________=_________

Total $$:___________


Additional Information for Offerors:

(i.) Offers are due August 26th, 2011 by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Oral quotations will not be accepted. Email offers to david.picchi@us.army.mil Faxed offers must be readable to be considered. Fax offers to (217) 761-3908 Attn: 1LT David Picchi.
(ii.) Any questions shall be addressed to 1LT David Picchi, Contracting Officer, (217) 761-3761 or email david.picchi@us.army.mil prior to 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, August 19th, 2011. No questions will be allow nor answered after said time.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53, as of 5 July 2011 found on https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

(iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315228 and the size standard is 500 Employees.


(v) The purpose of this combined synopsis is for the purchase of Jackets and Trousers in Accordance with the SOW "Illinois Army National Guard (IL-ARNG) Cold Weather Tops and Bottoms" dated 19 July 2011.










STATEMENT OF WORK - 0011
Illinois Army National Guard (IL-ARNG) Cold Weather Tops and Bottoms
19 July 2011

Project Title: Gen 3 Layer 6 Tops and Bottoms
Purpose: To Provide IL-ANRG soldiers with the authorized cold weather gear.
SW-1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contactor shall provide Gen 3 Layer 6 Jackets and Trousers for the Illinois National Guard in accordance with the specifications listed in this statement of work. This equipment is to be delivered to: Camp Lincoln, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL. 62702. The contractor shall provide items to the standards of the specifications.
SW-2 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED
SW-2.1 Jackets and Trousers: NSN, quantity, and sizes listed below in "Table A". All items must with the specifications stated by the Army Central Management Office under these numbers. No Substitutions or deviations from the required specifications are authorized. Questions regarding Specs can be directed to CMO at: 402-742-7692
SW-2.2 All items must be delivered within seven days of the first shipment sent to the CIF. No partial shipments are authorized
SW-2.3 No sizing substitutions are authorized. All quantities ordered will be filled for each specific size. The below sizes and quantities are the required amount.
Table A.

LIN\NSN\Size\QTY
J23458\8415015387001\SMALL REG\1400
J23458\8415015387012\MED REG\1900
J23458\8415015387761\LARGE REG\1900
J23458\8415015387767\XL REG\344
T36205\8415015386672\SMALL REG\1400
T36205\8415015386680\MED REG\2000
T36205\8415015386677\LARGE REG\2000
T36205\8415015386681\XL REG\344

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, the clauses are in effect with the same force and effect as is they were given in full text. The full text of a clause/provision may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil

FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities
FAR 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items ALT I
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, with the following applicable clauses in paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6 Alt. I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside
FAR 52.219-8 DEVIATION, Utilization of Small Business Concerns DEVIATION
FAR 52.219-9 (ALT II) Small Business Subcontracting Plan ALT II
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages
FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation
FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans
FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans
FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification
FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award
FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification
FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (http://farsite.hill.af.mil)
FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation DFARS clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as is they were given in full text.

DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative
DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items
DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A
DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders Commercial Items, with the following clauses incorporated by reference
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program;
DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (Notice: The Illinois Army National Guard is currently implementing WAWF for Electronic Submission of Payment Request. The contractor shall also follow normal invoicing procedures outlined in FAR 52.212-4. The requirement for Wide Area Workflow [WAWF] may be removed at any time during the performance of the contract and instructions for submission of invoices in accordance with FA 52.212-4 will be followed.
DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; Notice: Contractor performance may be evaluated in accordance with policy at FAR 42.1502.
DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea