182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Attention: Base Contracting, 2416 S. Falcon Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61607-5023

84 -- INTEGRATED VEST AND BODY ARMOR ENSEMBLE SOL DAHA1199Q6200 DUE 021799 POC Vanessa Cunningham (309)633-5239 WEB: Click here to access the FAR and DFARS, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, vcunningham@ilpia.ang.af.mil. This is a combined synoposis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented. This constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a paper copy will NOT be issued. RFQ number: DAHA1199Q6200 incorporates provisions and clauses current as of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC)97-10. This procurement is set aside for small business under SIC 2399. The size standard is 500 employees. There is one line item on this RFQ: 99 each: Integrated Vest and Body Armor. Quote shall be DESTINATION priced. Quotes are due no later than 1130PM local time 17FEB1999, Faxed quotes can be directed to: (309)633-5539. Item 0001: integrated vest and body armor QUANTITY: 99 EACH. Base vest shall be constructed of high tensile strength Rashel knit mesh material to meet or exceed MIL-C-8061 and have heavy weight polyester pockets. All material shall be fire retardant to meet or exceed the requirements of FAR 25.853. Vest shall close by the use of an 11" zipper attachment to the front. Vest shall have affixed multiple rows of female attachment devices (non-reflective) so gear pockets can be easily removed, repositioned or added by the wearer. Vest shall be secure enough to meet 600 knot wind blast testing requirements. Vest shall come complete with over 14 pockets and include a 9mm handgun holster specifically designed for military issue weapons. Inside of all pockets shall have an attachment ring (non-reflective) 1"x1" sewn in place with nylon webbing. Item pockets are described as follows: One pocket size 12"w x 12"l x 1"d sewn on the back with Velcro closure positioned on top. This pocket shall also include one pocket size 8"H x 10"L x 1"D sewn onto it with Velcro closure placed on long end. Two pockets, sewn inside, toward the front of vest opening size 8" x 8" with Velcro attachment on top. Gear pockets shall have zipper snap closures and must have affixed one or more male attachment devices to allow for removable attachment to vest. Vest shall be supplied witha minimum of 9 gear pockets. Item pockets are described as follows: 7 pockets at 4"W x 5"H x 1"D. Two pockets at 8"W x 5"H x 1"D. Radio pocket 4"W x 9"H x 2"D with knife attachment to hold, included, a one-handed clip lock type survival knife, black stainless steel, with a fixed blade. Vest shall integrated, as required, with ALL flight clothing, harnesses, parachute, personal flotation devices, and chemical warfare ensembles. Will be one size fits all with adjustments at the waist and shoulders. Color shall be light brown, easy to camoflage and conceal. Ballistic protection system should consist of soft body armor constructed from non-woven unidirectional fiber, composite ballistic material having an areal density not to exceed 1.1 pounds per square foot. Can be worn for long periods of time under or over flight clothing, and also adjust for integration with survival vest, parachutes, harnesses, chemical warfare ensembles, and aircraft utility restraint harnesses. Material shall be inherently waterproof andresistant to UV light degradation. Armor material shall be removable and covered in fire retardant, washable fabric. One size fits all construction with shoulder and side protection. Silent quick release adjustment buckles at the waist and shoulders to allow vest to be adjusted for snug fit. Panel covers shall have sewn in pockets to allow addition of soft trauma packs, or ceramic or other armor plates for additional protection. Protection shall meet NIJ (Nat'l Institute of Justice) standards. There are no additive bid items on this solicitation. The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.203-3 Gratuities; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.232-1 Payments; 52.232-25 Prompt Payments; 52.233-1 Disputes; 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CCR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Faxed quotes are accepable: (309)633-5539 ATTN: VANESSA CUNNINGHAM REFERENCE: DAHA1199Q6200. Posted 02/12/99 (W-SN297917). (0043)

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