BARs Helmets
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05, implemented 13 Aug 2019, and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DPN 20180809, effective 9 Aug 2018:
52.204-7, System for Award Management (Provision)
52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Clause)
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Clause)
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Clause); applicable clauses 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-28, 52.222-03, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-40, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, and 52.232-36 are selected within.
52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HubZone Small Business Concerns (Clause)
252.204-7007 Alt A, System for Award Management (Provision)
252.225-7000 Buy American Balance of Payment Program Certification (Provision)
252.225-7001 Buy American Balance of Payment Program (Clause)
RFQ No.: FA8629-19-R-5029
Title: Battlefield Airmen Rapid Refresh and Replenishment (BARS) Replenishment Stock - Helmets
Product or Service Code: 8465 - Clothing, Individual Equipment
NAICS Code: 339999 - Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Size Standard: 500 employees
Set Aside Status: Not set aside for small business; Full and Open Competition
Quote Submittal
Vendors may submit quotes for items that meet all of the physical, functional, and performance characteristics identified below. The vendor shall identify the item make and model and describe the features of the item which support the vendor's claim that the item is technically acceptable. The Government will evaluate items on the basis of information furnished by the vendor, identified in the quote, and reasonably available to the Government. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining information not otherwise provided by the vendor. The requirement is as follows:
Item Description
Color(s)
Size(s)
Quantity
UOI
Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic)
For example, OPS CORE P/N 59-99-629
Multicam
Medium
75
EA
Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic)
For example, OPS CORE P/N 59-99-649
Multicam
Large
75
EA
Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic)
For example, OPS CORE P/N 59-99-659
Multicam
X-Large
50
EA
Requirement Descriptions (physical, functional, and performance characteristics)
Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic) M/L/XL
•· Meets impact portion of US Army ACH Specification: CO/PD-05-04:2007
•· High cut helmet shape to allow use of mulitiple communication headsets
•· Bungees to secure Night Vision Devices
•· Weighs less than 1.5 lbs for L/XL size 6
•· Standard MARSOC/WARCOM 3-hole pattern
•· Mounted Shroud that accepts Wilcox L4 NVG Mount style base plate
•· Approved by HAF/PPPM for jump operations (2 Apr 12 or later)
•· Fit/Form replacement for Jumper's Ballistic Helmet
Evaluation Criteria and Basis for Award
The Government intends to issue one (1) firm fixed price (FFP) contract to the responsible offeror that provides the lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote.
Delivery
Delivery/Acceptance term shall be FOB Destination to:
(1)
BARS Inventory Control Point
ATTN: Stacey A. Martin / GUARDIAN ANGEL
3290 16th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-236-5076
Packaging/Marking
The Contractor shall pack and mark all equipment, and deliver the shipments in good order to the point of delivery. The Contractor is responsible for loss of, and/or damage to, the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point.
Date of Delivery
Vendors responding to this RFQ shall identify the anticipated delivery date in terms of days after receipt of order (DARO) in their response.
Anticipated Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure:
CLIN 0001 - Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic) M
CLIN 0002 - Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic) L
CLIN 0003 - Helmet Carbon (Non-Ballistic) XL
Response Due Date/Time
Responses shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Michael Crane, at michael.crane.11@us.af.mil not later than the date/time indicated in this notice. Late responses may not be considered.
Validity Period
The vendors shall hold the quoted prices for not less than 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.
Questions
All questions are to be submitted via email to the above listed Contracting Specialist.
Michael Crane, Contracts, Phone 9376568232, Email michael.crane.11@us.af.mil - Amber A. Taylor, Contracting Officer, Phone 9376568463, Email amber.taylor.9@us.af.mil
