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42 -- RESCUE HELMETS-BLACK SOL CU#9818 DUE 071398 POC Angela M. Brown, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5286 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) #CU9818, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-4. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3842 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation for three hundred twenty six (326) Pacific Rescue Helmets-Black #R3K/1-K. The helmets must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: R3K/1 Kevlar rescue helmet; polyethylene liner; leather padding; Shell: Kevlar (Aramid) Reinforced; Brim: Vinyl Coated; External Paint: Clear Coated High Gloss Resin Encapsulated; Reflector Tabs: (4) Red-Orange (reflectorized); Internal Liner: Energy Absorbent Polyethylene; Cradle System: Adjustable 9 Point Anchored Nylon Ribbon; Comfort Padding: Genuine Leather; Sizing System: Universal Size Ratchet; Chin Strap: 20mm Wide Black Polyester Webbing; Buckle System: PRO-Loc (Plastice) Quick Release; Shield Hinge: Supplied (2) Multi-Position Auto ABS Ratchet; Neck Protector: NOMEX; Standard: ANSI Z89.1-1986 Classes A and C, and NFPA 1972/85 Clauses 3-1 and 3-7.1; Weight: 28 ozs; Dimensions (approx.): H 5.75", W9", L 11.75". The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an "equal" the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product tobe furnished shall be inserted on the proposal. The evaluation of quotations and the dermination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information 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 insure that 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 purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the announcement he shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modificaitions -- Warranty Period one year after acceptance—FOB-Destination -- Quantico, VA -- All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:00 p.m., DST, 7/13/98 and be clearly marked with RFQ#CU9818. The following clauses are incoporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commerical Items (Oct 1995). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (May 1996) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commerical Items (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Specification and price in descending order of importance. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-0570. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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