Xenon Stretch Gaiter

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 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subject 12.6, as a supplement with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be used. This solicitation is issued under Request for Quote (RFQ) number W911S8-10-Q-0004. The MICC Fort Lewis Directorate of Contracting is hereby releasing this solicitation as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and intends to award a firm-fixed price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13, and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set Aside. All quotes shall reference the RFQ number and shall be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time on 29 December 2009. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-37 dated 14 October 2009 and Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20091019. The North American Industry Classification system code (NAICS) 448150 size standard of 500 employees. The description of the commercial item is for stretch gaiter and reads as follows: CLIN 0001, 820 EACH (see size breakdown below), MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR XENON STRETCH GAITER. Upper Shell made of Gore-tex pactile fabric (94% nylon/6% spandex); lower shell constructed of Cordura, 4-stretch rip stop nylon in rear to provide secure fit around boot. Scuff guard on lower inside of gaiter to prevent damage from boot. Replaceable boot straps secure gaiter under foot. Height: 16 inches; weight 11 ounce; lining: 420d pack cloth; Pantel: Stretch Nylon soft shell; Gender: Unisex; Color: Black; Size and quantity breakdown are as follow:

Size Quantity
Medium 50
Large 650
X-Large 120
Acceptance will be at the destination (i.e. FOB point is destination) to the DOL Central Receiving Point, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. The expected performance period is not more than thirty (30) days after date of award. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. It is our intent to evaluate offers and award without discussions; however, we reserve the right to hold discussions. Once the Contracting Officer has decided to whom an order will be issued, a unilateral order will be issued using a SF 1449. A purchase order will be in existence once the Contracting Officer has signed the order.

The following updated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS) provisions/clauses, and Fort Lewis Commercial Item Branch Special Instructions will be incorporated into the solicitation by reference:

FAR CLAUSES:
52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items
An addendum to this provision is applicable, in which the term offeror, whenever it appears, shall be replaced with the term quoter. Also, paragraphs (g) and (h) of FAR 52.212-1 are omitted.
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (as):
http://www.arnet.gov/far
http://farsite.hill.af.mil
(End of clause)
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items
52.212-5 Alt I, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items
The following clauses within 52.212-5(b), are applicable to this acquisition:
- 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
- 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
- 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
- 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting
- 52.222.19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
- 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
- 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
- 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans
- 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
- 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans
- 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
- 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
52.213-3, Notice to Supplier
52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination

DFAR CLAUSES:
252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A
252.211-7003 Alt I, Item Identification and Valuation, Alternate I
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.246-7000, Material Inspection And Receiving Report
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
The following clauses within 252.212-7001(b) are applicable to this acquisition:
- 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
- 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
- 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports
- 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

FORT LEWIS CI BRANCH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
*** See following link for reference to CI BRANCH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS*** http://www.lewis.army.mil/doc/quotes.htm (Click LOCAL CLAUSE)
The following CI Branch Special instructions apply:
Instruction 1, CONTACT INFORMATION
Instruction 2, CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY
Instruction 3, AGENCY PROTEST
Instruction 4, AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (NOV 2008)
Instruction 5, QUOTES
Instruction 6, QUOTE CLARIFICATIONS
Instruction 7, EMPLOYMENT OF ALIENS
Instruction 8, BUY AMERICAN ACT
Instruction 9, SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
Instruction 10, COMMERCIAL ITEMS BRANCH PROCEDURES
Instruction 11, NO MULTIPLE AWARDS
Instruction 12, SUPPLY ITEMS
Instruction 14, EVALUATION OF QUOTES LOW PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE
Instruction 16, CONTRACT PRICE TAXES
Instruction 17, SHIPPING REQUIREMENT
Instruction 18, MULTIPLE DELIVERY LOCATIONS
Instruction 19, WARRANTY
Instruction 20, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCESS TO FORT LEWIS
Instruction 21, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCESS TO FORT LEWIS FAST ACCESS GATE PROGRAM.
Instruction 22, ORDER FOR SUPPLIES -- SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Instruction 23, PERMITS AND LICENSES
Instruction 27, RELEASE OF INFORMATION

The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Quotes are due on 29 December 2009 at 12:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Quotes must be sent electronically along with the completed representations and certifications, providing the business size, e-mail address, terms of agreement, Dunn and Bradstreet number (i.e. DUNS), CAGE code, and Federal Tax ID number to Mr. Solomon, John S. at john.s.solomon@us.army.mil. Quoters must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov to be considered for selection.