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66 -- BINOCULAR SOL SP0440-97-R-0937 DUE 062097 POC Alesia Hayes, (804)279-5349 or Virginia Willcox, (804)279-5832 WEB: Click here for access to text of clauses incorporated above, http://www.dscr.dla.mil/procurement/procurement.htm. E-MAIL: to contact the buyer, ahayes@dscr.dla.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. The solicitation number is SPO440-97-R-0937 and is issued as a Request for Proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This acquisition is unrestricted; the applicable SIC is 3827, the size standard is 500 employees. NSN 6650-01-383-9835, Purchase Request Number YPG97021001584 Item Description: Swift Instruments, Inc. P/N 753A, 7 x 50, Waterproof, Armored. Quantity 583 Each, WITH 100% QUANTITY OPTION. Deliver to NSC, Jacksonville, FL. Deliver within 90 days ARO. Estimated delivery date is 21 Oct 97. FOB-Destination, Inspection and Acceptance-Destination. Other than full and open competition based on sole source item. Packaging Requirements: MIL STD 2073: 001 AA 1 XX XX AA X D3 A U C YY YYY. MARKING IAW MIL-STD 129M. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. DSCR NOTE 14-1, FACSIMILE BIDS/PROPOSALS (JAN 1996). DSCR NOTE 17-6, OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY-EVALUATION (Jan 1996). FAR 52.207-4, ECONOMIC PURCHASE QUANTITY-SUPPLIES (Aug 1987). FAR 52.215-11 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS (Apr 1984).FAR 52.215-20, PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (Apr 1984). DFARS 252.219-7000, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERN REPRESENTATION (DoD CONTRACTS) (APR 1994). DFARS 252.225-7006, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- TRADE AGREEMENTS -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (JAN 1994). FAR 52.247-9G17, PRODUCTION FACILITIES DSCR (JAN 1996). DFARS 252.204-7001, COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE REPORTING (DEC 1991). FAR 52.211-6, LISTING OF OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL, RESIDUAL INVENTORY, AND FORMER GOVERNMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY (MAY 1995). FAR 52.215-18, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS (DEC 1989), Telephone number of receiving facsimile equipment: (804)279-4165. Proposal should be addressed: ATTN: Bid Custodian, DSCR-JJ). DLAD 52.217-9002, CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS FOR PART NUMBERED ITEMS (MAR 1995). FAR 52.233-2, SERVICE OF PROTEST (AUG 1996), Copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office shall be served on the -- Contracting Officer, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Attn: DSCR-CEA, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies, the Government will award a contract 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 factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical acceptability, past performance, and price.Technical and past performance, when combined, are of equal importance compared to price. Thefollowing provisions apply: DLAD 52.211-9000, CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION OF OFFERS OF SURPLUS MATERIAL (MAR 1997). DLAD 52.213-9001, EVALUATION FACTOR FOR SOURCE INSPECTION (AUG 1987). DLAD 52.214-9002 TRADE DISCOUNTS (JUN 1983). DSCR 52.215-9G05 AUTOMATED BEST VALUE MODEL (NOV 1996). DSCR 52.247-9G21, BASIS FOR SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION OF OFFERS, (JAN 1996). Offers are invited on an f.o.b. destination basis for items 0001. Completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, must be included in any offer submitted. Completed copies of the following clauses/provisions must be provided as well: DLAD 52.211-9000, Surplus Material -- FAR 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity-Supplies -- FAR 52.215-11, Authorized Negotiators -- FAR 52.215-20, Place of Performance -- DFARS 252.219-7000, Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Representation (DoD Contracts) -- DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments -- FAR 52.247-9G17, Production Facilities. DLAD 52.217-9002, Conditions For Evaluation And Acceptance Of Offers For Part Numbered Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following revisions/additions: DLAD 52.212-9000, MANDATORY PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 1997). QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) 251. FAR 52.211-17, DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES (SEP 1989). DSCR 52.211-9G22, DSCR PALLETIZATION REQUIRMENT FOR MIL-STD-2073 IN ACCORDANCE WITH D001450000 REV A (95348) (MAR 1996). DSCR 52.211-9G52, TIME OF DELIVERY (FEB 1996). Time of delivery is 90 days ARO, FOB Destination. FAR 52.242-15, STOP WORK ORDER (AUG 1989). FAR 52.242-17, GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984). DFARS 252.246-7000, MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT (DEC 1991). A copy of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report is required to the followingaddress: Defense Supply Center Richmond, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Business Operations, Attn: Inventory Control Manager, Richmond, VA 23297-5862. FAR 52.203-8, CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (JAN 1997). FAR 52.211-5, NEW MATERIAL (MAY 1995). FAR 52.211-7, OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL, RESIDUAL INVENTORY, AND FORMER GOVERNMENT SURPLUS PROPERTY (MAY 1995). DLAD 52.211-9000, SURPLUS MATERIAL (OCT 1996). FAR 52.217-7, OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989). FAR 52.225-10, DUTY-FREE ENTRY (APR 1984). DFARS 252.225-7008, SUPPLIES TO BE ACCORDED DUTY-FREE ENTRY (DEC 1991). All supplies are accorded duty-free entry. DFARS 252.225-7009, DUTY-FREE ENTRY-QUALIFYING COUNTRY END PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES (DEC 1991). DFARS 252.225-7010 DUTY-FREE ENTRY -- ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS (DEC 1991). FAR 52.232-17, INTEREST (JUN 1996). FAR 52.242-13, BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995). DFARS 252.243-7001, PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991). DSCR 52.246-9G05, WARRANTY PPP&M (JAN 1996). DSCR 52.246-9G33, MISDIRECTED SHIPMENTS (JAN 1996). DFARS 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (NOV 1995). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR clauses cited below are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (APR 1994). FAR 52.233-3, PROTEST AFTER AWARD (OCT 1995). FAR 52.203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, WITH ALTERNATE I (OCT 1995). FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEPT 1990). FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 1995). FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984). FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984). FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veteransof the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988). The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: DFARS 252.225-7001, BUY AMERICAN ACT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENT PROGRAM. DFARS 252.225-7007, TRADE AGREEMENTS. DFARS 252.225-7012, PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES. Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions included in the addenda to the FAR provisions/clauses above have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. The contract is rated DOC9 under Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) (15CFR 700) Commerce Business Daily numbered note(s) 12, 22 apply. Intended source is Swift Instruments. Sealed offers in original and two copies, including all technical data required, must be received at the address specified below or if handcarried, in the depository located in the Business Opportunity Center, Bldg 31, Defense Supply Center Richmond, by 2:00pm, local time 97JUN23. Address offer to Bid Custodian, Defense Supply Center Richmond, ATTN.: DSCR Procurement, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5371. Point of contact for additional information or copies of documents incorporated into this notice by reference below, contact the buyer, Alesia Hayes, at (804)279-5349 or FAX (804) 279-3974. Contracting Officer Virginia L. Willcox, (804) 279-5832. Refer to "http://www.dscr.dla.mil/procurement/procurement.htm" to obtain the full text of clauses/provisions incorporated above. (0150)

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