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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 03, 2003 FBO #0612
SOLICITATION NOTICE

84 -- EXOTHERM COOL VEST WITH INTEGRATED RADIO POCKETS

Notice Date

8/1/2003
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Property Procurement and Management Section, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20535
 

ZIP Code

20535
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ003293
 

Response Due

8/15/2003
 

Archive Date

8/30/2003
 

Point of Contact

Angela Brown, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-324-5286, Fax 202-324-0570,
 

E-Mail Address

clcu@fbi.gov
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commerical items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ# 0032963, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14. This solicitation in under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The North American Industry Classification System Code is 325920 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This contract action will price - Brand Name or Equal Firm-Fixed price one-time buy, all or none. The Government intends to acquire competitive prices on the following items with The 50-Degree Company, 1312 Berri Patch Place, #4, Melbourne, FL for Exotherm Cool vest with custom front modular, movable radio pocket adhered by hook and loop with pockect strap on the front; large size in royal blue and small size in navy blue; all with reinforced outer binding and black mesh pocket. Shall be rechargeable, phaseshift material, cooling vest to be worn under chemical protective clothing; vest shall be recharged by immersing in cold wate; vest shall have integral radio pocket across the front chest capable of holding a radio; freezer packs are unacceptable. The above characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restricted. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an equal the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in the announcement. If the vendor proposed to furnish an equal product the brand name if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of the quotations and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To ensure sufficient information is available, the vendor must furnish as a part of his quotation all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposed to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirement of this announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. A standard commerical warranty is required. FOB-Destination--FBI, Laboratory Building, Quantico, VA 22135; All responsible sources that submit a quote within 10 days shall be considered by the agency. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. A full text of clauses and provisions can be obtained at http:/www.arnet.gov/far and usdoj.gov/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000); FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2002); Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications (Jan 1997) with its offer. FAR 52-211 - Brand Name or Equal (Aug. 1999), JAR 2852.211 Brand Name or Equal (Jan. 1985). All proposals shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 1:30 P.M. EST, 08/15/03. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ# 0032963. All offerors are here by notified that if your proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this notice announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Proposals can be faxed to (202) 324-0570. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price technically acceptable offer and meeting all terms and conditions set forth in the announcement. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA

Zip Code: 22135
 

Record

SN00389757-W 20030803/030801213446 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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