This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA4625-14-Q-0005. This procurement is a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 314999. For the purpose of this procurement the small business size standard is 500 Employees. All offers are to remain valid for a period of 90 days or more. Basis for Award; The Government will award a contract from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable and can meet the required delivery date of Feb 28, 2014. Item required is listed below:

286 EA Rush 72 hr 169 Multicam Backpack or equal, with the following specifications
Multicam color
Water repellent 1000d Nylon material
Minimum size of 2890 cu in
Dual zippered front and main compartments
Multiple integrated organization pockets
Fleece-lined sunglass pocket
Internal hydration pocket
Cinching waist strap and dual compression straps
Adjustable dual density closed-cell foam shoulder straps
Contour Yoke
Grab and go handle

Delivery shall be FOB Destination NLT Feb 28, 2014

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71, Defense Acquisition Circular 20131206, and Air Force Acquisition Circular Baseline 2013 and CPM 13-C-03.

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:
52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration;
52.204-13, System for Award Mangement (SAM) Maintenance;
52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity
52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Alternate I (completed in SAM database under representations and certifications)
52.212-4, Contracts Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items;
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items;
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside;
52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders
52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor;
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities;
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity;
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers;
52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving;
52.225-3, Buy American Act-ALTERNATE II
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases;
52.225-18, Place of Manufacture
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration;
52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination;
52.252-1, Provisions Incorporated by Reference
52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference;
52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses;

The following DFARS Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition:
252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to compensation of Former DoD Officials;
252.203-7002, Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004, Alternate A, System for Award Management
252.211-7003, Item Identification and Evaluation;
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reports;
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors
252.236-7006, Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Instructions
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications

The following AFFARS Clauses apply to this acquisition:
5352.201-9101, Ombudsman: AFGSC/A7K, 66 Kenney Avenue, Suite 233, Barksdale AFB, LA 71110/Phone: (318) 456-6339 or [email protected];

Paper copies of the Request for Quotation will not be made available. Quotations can be e-mailed to the following e-mail address: [email protected] or by FAX to (660) 687-4822 to the attention of TSgt Melissa Garrett. NOTE: Quotations must be received by 16 Jan 2014, 1:00 PM CST; late quotations will not be considered for award. Prospective offeror must be registered and have an active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) in order to be eligible for award. Responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.