This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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. Please visit www.fedbizopps.gov and register to automatically receive procurement notification from FEDBIZOPPS. The system will inform you, via e-mail, when there has been activity on FEDBIZOPPS concerning this solicitation. The solicitation number is F1Z5048109A004 issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) on a Brand Name or Equal basis. If equal items are being offered vendor needs to supply specifications with quote. The evaluation process will be based on the following: lowest price, and technically acceptable offer. The award will be based on the aggregate total. Responses/offers are due by 4:30 pm CST, 18 Jul 2008. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses only with a NAICS Code: 423850 and the Size Standard: 100 Employees. **Item 0001 – 400 EA COVERALL, NOMEX FFP Hood, Ventilated Heat-Guard full drape fire fighter hood PERFORMANCE: Meets or exceeds all requirements of NFPA 1971, Current Edition. Labels must contain UL third party certification mark. MATERIALS: 8 - 8 1/2 oz. Nomex Black HTC Carbon Blend 6 oz. Black Nomex Fleece High Temperature Thread 1/4 Elastic. CONSTRUCTION: Double layer outer shell Separate bib with notched shoulders. Heat Guard Front - Black HTC Carbon Blend exterior w/ Nomex Fleece interior Measurements shall be consistent with NFPA 1971, Current Edition Binding around face and around hem to be triple stitched for strength. All seams shall be genuine flatlocked for completely flat fit. Other types of seaming, top-stitched over to appear flatlocked are not acceptable. Genuine elastic inside the binding around the face opening. Face opening must stretch to a full 17". Face opening at rest shall be 5.6" (+0.0"/-1.0) and shall remain within tolerance after 50 consecutive donnings and doffings. PACKAGING: Each hood to be individually polybagged with required end user information. "Brand Name or Equal" Must meet all above specifications. MFR: American Firewear PN: HD-VFDN-VC FOB: Destination ** In accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following solicitation clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference, available at www.farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items NOV 2007 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FEB 2007 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside JUN 2003 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2008 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Special Veterans SEP 2006 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities JUN 1998 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons AUG 2007 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration OCT 2003 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A SEP 2007 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests MAR 2007 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 ** In accordance FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following solicitation provisions and clauses are incorporated by Full Text, available at www.farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items NOV 2006 Alternate I APR 2002 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Deviation) MAR 2007 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations MAY 2004 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984) 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses APR 1984) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items (Deviation) APR 2007 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests MAR 2007 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman AUG 2005 All offers are due by 4:30 pm CST, 18 Jul 2008, at the 17th Contracting Office/LGCB, 210 Scherz Blvd., Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908-4705. Offers may be sent by mail, fax, or electronically. The POC for this solicitation is Rosa Krauss, at [email protected], phone number (325) 654-3809, and fax number (325) 654-4421

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