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13 -- AMMUNITION AND EXPOSIVES SOL RFQ70314 DUE 092997 POC Mischele R. Quarles, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-2975 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70314. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) utilizing the Test Program, on an unrestricted basis for other than maximum competition. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3483, and the size standard is based on 1,500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The Government intends to purchase on a brand name basis 500 cases of Product Number BC40NT2 with option to purchase an additional 500 cases, contingent upon availability of funds, ballisticlean stranded non-toxic .40 caliber ammunition (1000 rounds per case) manufactured and patented by Federal Cartridge Company in Anoka, MN. The prospective offer must meet the brand name specification as follows: have a pojectile made of Zinc, and contain no lead, the design to consist of a stranded Zinc projectile, caliber 40 Smith and Wesson, bullet grain -- 135 jacketed grain Close Quarters Training, primer: 100Toxic Metal Free (TMF), velocity in feet per second (to the nearest 10) muzzle 1190, 25yds/1150, 80 yds/1110, energy in foot-pounds (to nearest 5 foot-pounds) muzzle 425, 25yds/395, 50yds/370, mid-range trajectory 25yds/0.2, 50yds/0.8, test barrel: four (4) inches. The objective of this contract is to obtain the ammunition to be used by new Agent trainees and field agents during live fire training being conducted on indoor, outdoor, and shoothouse ranges. Based on market research, it has been determined that this is the only brand name product that fully meets the FBI's requirement when utilized on the indoor FBI Academy range with a wet plate passive trap, and does not bounce back or plug up the water vents due to its unique projectile stranded design. In order to maintain a safe, lead-free, indoor range condition, non-toxic ammunition is mandated. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive bids. However, all bids received within fifthteen (15) calendar days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Delivery is expected 90 days after receipt of order. Destination point: Quantico, VA. All bids shall be submitted to the address above no later than 4:00 p.m., EST, September 29, 1997, and be clearly marked with RFQ #70314. The Point of Contact for all information is Ms. Mischele R. Quarles, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this annoucement, that it will be considered late. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items (October 1995), 52.212.3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Item (January 1997); FAR Clauses 52.212.4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1997), 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (August 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted by the offeror in response to this notice. Fax proposals will be accepted at (202) 324-3767, proposals must state name, address and solicitation number. A techncially acceptable proposal must clearly show that the offeror can meet the requirement of the Government. Contingent upon the Small Business Administration (SBA) granting a waiver from the nonmanufacturer rule, an award to be made one day after closing. (0254)

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