This is a combined solicitation/synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Department of the Air Force, Contracting Flight/LGCB at 8110 Industrial Dr. Ste 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, has a requirement for POLORMAX or equal in the following quantities and styles: LINE ITEM 0001PANTS, THERMAL, WOMEN'S, POLORMAX STYLE 3C32Z, COLOR BLACK SIZES & QTY LISTED BELOW REQ# STOCK# SIZE QTY PRICE 0001 8415L9029717000 SMALL 70 ______ 0002 8415L9029727000 MEDIUM 175 ______ 0003 8415L9029737000 LARGE 115 _____ 0004 8415L9029747000 X-LARGE 30 ______ TOTAL 390 ______ LINE ITEM 0002SHIRT, THERMAL, WOMEN'S, POLORMAX STYLE 3C31K, COLOR BLACK SIZES & QTY LISTED BELOW REQ# STOCK# SIZE QTY PRICE 0005 8415L9029767000 SMALL 82 ______ 0006 8415L9029777000 MEDIUM 190 ______ 0007 8415L9029787000 LARGE 125 ______ 0008 8415L9029797000 X-LARGE 15 ______ 0009 8415L9029707000 X-SMALL 6 ______ TOTAL 418 ______ LINE ITEM 0003 PANTS, THERMAL, MEN'S, POLORMAX STYLE 3C12Y, COLOR BLACK SIZES & QTY LISTED BELOW REQ# STOCK# SIZE QTY PRICE 0010 8415L9029857000 SMALL 20 ______ 0011 8415L9029867000 MEDIUM 180 ______ 0012 8415L9029877000 LARGE 555 ______ 0013 8415L9029887000 X-LARGE 55 _____ 0014 8415L9029897000 XX-LARGE 5 ______ TOTAL 815 ______ LINE ITEM 0004SHIRT, THERMAL, MEN, POLORMAX STYLE 3C11K, COLOR BLACK SIZES & QTY LISTED BELOW REQ# STOCK# SIZE QTY PRICE 0015 8415L9029807000 SMALL 75 ______ 0016 8415L9029817000 MEDIUM 90 ______ 0017 8415L9029827000 LARGE 680 ______ 0018 8415L9029837000 X-LARGE 55 ______ 0019 8415L9029847000 XX-LARGE 5 ______ TOTAL 905 ______ PACKAGING: 1 each per bag, with a label including the USAFA stock number (provided under the heading Stock # - see above), additionally the label must provide a brief description of the item, and the size. Required Delivery Date: 15 May 2003. Quotations received must be FOB Destination prices. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price, technical evaluation for or equal products, and delivery time. All factors will be used to determine the best value offered to meet the government requirement. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) is number is 315221, and the business size standard is 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Faxed quotations will be accepted. The faxed quotation can be sent to (719) 333-9103. Email quotations will also be accepted and can be emailed to [email protected]. Faxed or email quotations are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy CO 80840-2315, no later than 10:00 AM (MST) 02 APRIL 2003. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. FAR provisions 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (this must be filled out prior to award), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5(b) (11), (12), (16), (18), (19), (21), (22) and (24) apply. In addition, the following clauses are included as addendums: Department of Defense FAR Supplement 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (252.225-7001 applies). You are reminded to refer to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, regarding Solicitation Amendments. The full text of any provision referenced herein is accessible electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This is a brand name or “equal” acquisition approved in accordance with 6.302-1(c). For those offerors of an “or equal,” include in your offer a descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings or a clear reference of information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer provided as an “equal” will not be technically acceptable. Once an offer has been determined to be acceptable then the “or equal” will be evaluated in equal standing of other offers. A sample is required, at the vendor's expense, for technical review. Please note that the submission of a quotation is at the expense of the potential contractor/vendor. The acceptance of a quotation by the U.S. Air Force Academy does not imply intention to purchase from the vendor, and does not bind the Government in any way. Please refer any questions to Sheila R. Garrett, Contract Specialist, at 719-333-9103 or Diana Myles-South, Contracting Officer, at 719-333-8650.

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