DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: STEAP-PR-C, BLDG 4118 SUSQUEHANNA BLVD, APG MD 21005-5001

84 -- SAFETY FOOTWEAR SOL DAAD05-96-B-0022 DUE 061996 POC Contract Specialist Ginny Fenner (410) 278-0883 (Site Code DAAD05) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. DAAD05-96-B-0022 is issued as an Invitation for Bid. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The U. S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 has a requirement for the purchase of safety footwear for a base year period beginning 12 Aug 1996 with two-one year option periods. This procurement is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) that applies is 3143 with a small business size standard of 500. The contractor shall provide safety footwear thru MOBILE services only. Descriptions and estimated quantities of each type of footwear are as follows: (1) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, black workboot, 8'', 70 pair; (2) Boot, men's, safety, industrial, 8'', water repellent, black, 80 pair; (3) Shoe, men's, safety, conductive, low-cut, sport oxford, 115 pair; (4) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, oxford, black, 65 pair; (5) Shoe, men's, safety, Static Dissipating (SD), black, casual, oxford, 185 pair; (6) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 12'', rubber boot, 70 pair; (7) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 6'', lightweight crepe sole, wrap-around oil and chemical resistant storm welt, 85 pair; (8) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 8'', black oil-leathered, 110 pair; (9) Boot, men's, safety, industrial, 8'', brown, logger lug sole and heel, insulated, 125 pair; (10) Shoe, men's, safety, industrial, black, smooth toe, tie-up, 65 pair; (11) Boot, men's, safety, industrial, black, 10'', Wellington, pull-on, 130 pair; (12) Shoe, men's, safety, industrial, 6'' tan, insulated, Nubuc leather uppers, 295 pair; (13) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, black, 6'', power cushion insoles and outsoles, 105 pair; (14) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 8'', brown, power cushion insoles and outsoles, 130 pair; (15) Boot, men's, safety, industrial, rubber bottoms, leather tops, liner included, non-metallic toe cap, 220 pair; (16) Boot, men's, safety, industrial, 16'', rubber, knee boot, black, lug outsole, 75 pair; (17) Shoe, men's, safety, SD, slip-on, black, ultralight, 80 pair; (18) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, black, oxford, 75 pair; (19) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, black, oxford, 90 pair; (20) Shoe, men's, safety, SD, black, slip-on, lightweight, 110 pair; (21) Shoe, men's, safety, SD, dress, burgundy, leather wing-tip, 65 pair; (22) Boot, men's, safety, SD, 8'' Nubuc, waterproof, insulated, brown, 165 pair; (23) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, insulated, power cushion, black, 170 pair; (24) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, oxford, black, power cushion, 115 pair; (25) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, brown, 8'', power cushion, 85 pair; (26) Boot, men's, safety, electrical hazard, Wellington, 11'', black, power cushion, pull-on, 85 pair; (27) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 6'', black, red neoprene midsole, 85 pair; (28) Shoe, men's, safety, electrical hazard, 6'', brown, power cushion, nitrite petit point outsole, 120 pair; (29) Shoe, men's, safety, industrial, 6'', Nubuc, power cushion, waterproof, oil-resistant outsole, 90 pair; (30) Shoe, men's safety, electrical hazard, black, non-metallic toe cap, 325 pair; (31) Shoe, women's, safety, SD, black, dress, slip-resistant outsole, 55 pair; (32) Shoe, women's, safety, SD, oxford, brown, 70 pair; (33) Shoe, women's, safety, conductive, black, low-cut, 70 pair; (34) Boot, women's, safety, SD, black, oil-resistant PVC blend outsole, 75 pair; (35) Shoe, women's, safety, electrical hazard, black, oxford, oil-resistant PVC blend outsole, 65 pair; (36) Shoe, women's, safety, electrical hazard, brown, Chukka, 70 pair; (37) Shoe, women's, safety, electrical hazard, black, lightweight hiker, non-metallic toe cap, 80 pair; (38) Boot, women's, safety, industrial, 8'', insulated, waterproof, oil-resistant lug outsole, black, 85 pr; (39) Shoe, women's, safety, SD, 6'', brown, lightweight, watertight protection rubber shell outsole, 85 pair. Contractors are directed to provided pricing for each item of safety footwear for the Base Year, Option Year One and Option Year Two. Estimated quantities stated for each contract line item are the same for each year. Items shall be ordered by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on an ''as needed'' basis via delivery order. Individual line items will be reconciled at the end of the delivery order period to reflect actual quantities used. The COR shall be responsible for monitoring total award amount and quantities for each delivery order which will reflect a ''Not to Exceed'' amount. Material will be ordered as required and in conjunction with estimated quantities. Contractor shall provide MOBILE service weekly at Aberdeen Area, Building 320, and Edgewood Area, Building #5185. Day and time to be coordinated with the COR who will advise contractor either by FAX or orally two (2) weeks in advance of the type, size and width of footwear required for the upcoming delivery. Requirements will be based on a minimum of 35 pairs and a maximum of 200 pairs per visit. The shoemobile is required to insure that the ANSI Z41.1 is met. Contractor shall be responsible for providing trained personnel for proper fitting of individual's shoes. New (not worn or soiled) footwear may be exchanged due to size differential within thirty (30) days without prior approval. Defective footwear due to manufacturing may be exchanged within sixty (60) days without prior approval. A mobile shoe van is required with room for fitting three (3) individual's at the same time. The Mobile Service Unit shall be capable of providing a range of sizes for all styles to fit a maximum of 200 individuals per visit. However, styles may vary due to individual preferences (there are many styles in the industrial classes as a example). Contractor shall anticipate the need for additional styles and sizes for each visit. Delivery shall be 14 days ARO, F.O.B. Destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror. In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must meet the requirements set forth above. An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an ''all or none'' basis. Evaluation of offers will be based upon the total price quoted for all items. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3); 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports of Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212) and DFARS clause 52.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating DOC9E applies to any resulting contract. Offers are due at the U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Building 4118 Room 130, ATTN: STEAP-PR-CT, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5001 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time on 19 Jun 1996. Date shall be used as the basis for submitting an offer. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. Ginny Fenner (410) 278-0883 is the point of contact for additional information. Note 1(0141)

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