The Guardian Angel (GA) members of the 212th Rescue Squadron are required to operate in the harshest climates on earth. Regularly conducting real world operations in arctic conditions while simultaneously training for, and deploying to, some of the hottest and driest parts of the world. Therefore, they require products that ensure operators are capable of surviving in extreme conditions where product failure can quite literally lead to loss of life. These products must have a proven track record of withstanding extreme arctic conditions while also allowing for maximum comfort, function and performance of GA Operators.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in 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. All items below are
brand name or equal. If quoting "or equal" items, please include all physical, functional and performance
capabilities. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside, NAICS 339920.

Please provide a reasonable delivery date, cage code, and tax identification number with your quote.

0001 - (12) EA- MFR: Western Mountaineer; Size: 7'0"; 0 degree Kodiak Sleeping Bag or equal

0002 - (36) EA- MFR: Western Mountaineer; Size: 6'6"; 0 degree Kodiak Sleeping Bag or equal

0003 - (12) EA- MFR: Western Mountaineer; Size: 6'0"; 0 degree Kodiak Sleeping Bag or equal

***CLINs 0001-0003 must have the following salient characteristics:

• Temperature: Must be rated to 0 degrees F
• No more than 5 1/4'" spacing for its down baffles
• Must have a full down collar
• Material: Comprised of Gore Windstopper fabric material throughout the majority of the bag (or equal)
• Weight: No more than 3 lbs, 1oz total weight
• At least 30 oz of down fill

0004 - (1) EA: Shipping to JBER, AK 99506

Please include shipping directly to Anchorage AK 99506. Firms that believe that they can provide similar required items must provide supporting evidence to the Contracting Officer. This announcement constitutes the only written notice. Basis for award will be the best value to the Government. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, the Government will award a contract/purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following evaluation factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical (item specifications) and Price. The following provisions are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certificates-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. To be eligible for contract award, all contractors must be registered with the System for Award management (SAM) found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Payments for the resulting contract will be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Contractors can register for WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/.