SHORT SUSPENSE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial, brand name or equal 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 2005-100, implemented 22 Aug 2018, and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DPN 20180824, effective 24 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.
252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management (Provision)

Brand Name or Equal
Vendors may submit quotes for substitute (i.e. "equal") items, provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics of the items identified below. In order for substitute items to be considered, 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 an equivalent alternative. The Government will evaluate "equal" 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 attached to this Solicitiation.

Salient Characteristics is as follows:

Salient Characteristics

Water Tennie (Adidas Terrex CC Voyager Aqua or Equal)
• Rubber outsole
• Fast drying neoprene and mesh upper
• Drainage System
• Rubber toe cap
• Barrel lacing

Boot, Desert (LOWA Zephyhr GTX Mid or Equal)
• 3/4 shank
• Gore-tex (or equivalent) lining
• Desert Tan colorway
• Lateral stabilized outsole
• 6" padded ankle
• Split leather/cordura construction
• Self-cleaning lug pattern

Boot, Mountaineering (Scarpa Phantom or Equal)
• Super gaitor style construction (boot with integrated water-resistant gaitor)
• Rapid lacing system
• Step-in Crampon Compatible
• Primaloft or equivalent waterproof insulation/lining
• Weight </= 37 oz (sz 10.5)
• Rigid full shank

Mid Approach Guide Tennie (La Sportiva TX4 GTX or Equal)
• Vibram rubber outsole
• Beveled climbing toe
• Water-resistant nubuck leather upper
• Traverse Injectioon MEMLex midsole

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 - Water Tennie
CLIN 0002 - Desert Boot
CLIN 0003 - Mountaineering Boot
CLIN 0004 - Guide Tennie, Mid Approach

Response Due Date/Time
Responses shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Chris Hinders, at [email protected] 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 Officer.