USASOC, DCOFS Acquistion And Contracting, Bldg. E-2929, Room 114, Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5200

84 -- HELMETS WITH COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SOL USZA92-98-Q-0023 DUE 090498 POC Karen Glass, 910/432-6145, Contract Specialist, Jane Sutherlin, 910/432-2146, Contracting Officer This is a notice of intent to purchase the following items from GENTEX Corporation, PO Box 315, Carbondale, PA 18407 on a Sole Source Basis. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued. Items to be purchased are: GENTEX MMH Helmet P/N 98D19313-2 (378 each Large; 126 each medium); LVIS Intercom Module with mounting plate P/N B10307-1 (168 each); Power Cable Assembly P/N 9222-1 (168 each); Radio Switch Box with Mounting Plate P/N B10308-1 (168 each); Radio Cable 6 foot P/N B9709-1 (168 each). Delivery is to be made 90 days after award on an FOB Destination basis. The solicitation number is USZA92-98-R- This action is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Invoices shall be submitted in original and three (3) copies to: Defense Finance and Accounting Service, PO Box 934450, 2500 Leahy Avenue, Orlando, FL 32893-4400. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52-212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items apply to this requirement; DFARS 252.212.7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items apply to this requirement. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212.7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply to this requirement. Additionally, within FAR 52.212-5 the following clauses are applicable: 52.203-6 AI, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222.36, 52.222.37, 52.225-3,52,225-9, 52.225-18, 52.225-19, 52.225-21, 52.247-64 apply. Copies of all provisions/clauses in full text will be furnished upon receipt of a written request. Offerors who can furnish the required items, may submit, in writing, a proposal substantiated by technical data, brochures, etc. to include pricing (FOB Destination). All responses must be received within 15 calendar days of the date of this CBD notice. All responses from responsible sources submitting the required information will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this synopsis of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be awarded on a competitive basis. No additional synopsis will be published. Failure to provide adequate information to reflect compliance with the specifications of the required items here in will result in disqualification. Request for a solicitation will be considered nonresponsive. Responses are to be delivered to HQ, USASOC, ATTN: AOCO (Contracting Office), Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5200 not later than 4 September 1998. FAX responses may be submitted to 910/432-9345. NOTE 22***** Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237125). (0226)

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