Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

************************************************** Amendment 0001 1. Question: Can an offeror submit more than one bid? Answer: Yes 2. Question: What is the suggested pricing for this project or is pr... ************************************************** Amendment 0001 1. Question: Can an offeror submit more than one bid? Answer: Yes 2. Question: What is the suggested pricing for this project or is pricing history available? Answer: A similar purchase was made under W912HZ20P0030. A quantity of 22 (plus accessories) were purchased for a total of $23,581.58. ************************************** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Competitive proposals are being requested under solicitation number W912HZ20R0012. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued as 100% set-aside for small business. The associated NAICS code is 315990 – Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-02 (12/23/2019) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), DPN 20190531 (10/01/2019). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, MS has a requirement for Ballistic Armor Vests in accordance with the specifications below. Requesting a quote for 22 Level IIIA NIJ Certified Ballistic Panel with Front Opening Carrier, HT Trauma Plate and Velcro identification patches. Measurements for each Department of the Army Security Guard (DASG) will be provided to the vender once a successful award is made. Vests will be shipped to: 3909 Halls Ferry Rd. Vicksburg, MS 39183 Attn: Bradley Wilkins or Sarah Emery Requirements: FOB is Destination: Vicksburg, MS Quoted price must include shipping. Front Opening Carrier - Quantity 22: • Front opening • Front and rear ballistic plate pockets • Removable elastic straps • Hexagon ripstop shell fabric • Full row high-profile Velcro brand hook and loop closure • Comes with tails • Front left and right mic tabs • Hidden handgun pouch • Male and female fits • Carrier will have an internal pouch to hold HT Trauma Plate HT Trauma Plate – Quantity 22: • Rectangle HT Trauma handgun threat plate - .5 lbs. Trauma Plate will vary in size due to the size on the DASG Level IIIA NIJ Certified Ballistic Panel – Quantity 22: • Material: heat-resistant and strong synthetic fiber that is ultralight, ultra strong and super-durable. • 0.190 in. thick. Due to the working conditions and long shifts, 0.190 in. thick armor provides maximum protection without becoming too bulky or hot. • Less than 0.9 lbs. • Ballistic panel will be fitted to each DASG • Backface average for 0.357 SIG is 29.20 mm • Backface average for 0.44 MAG is 37.30 mm Velcro Patch – Quantity 22: • Removable Velcro DASG logo on back of vest (4” x 10.5”) • The Government will provide logo to be embroidered on patch Velcro Patch – Quantity 44 • Removable Velcro patch on right and left chest for vinyl logo and embroidered name (1” x 5”) Bid Schedule: Item Quantity Unit Price Extended Body Armor Concealable HiLite AXIIIA (One Carrier) 22 Point Blank MC Guardian Carrier 22 Point Blank Plates and Blade Plates 5x8 22 Removable, DASG patch on back of vest 22 Point Blank Paraclete MOLLE Holster/external 22 BACK ID Patch-Special 2” (w/ERDC Security Logo & name) 44 FOB Destination: Vicksburg, MS Grand Total Evaluation: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price. NOTE: ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD. Information concerning SAM requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.sam.gov. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial; FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders – Commercial Items; FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information; FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation The following clauses cited within FAR Clause 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Sub Contract Awards; FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; FAR 52.233- 3 Protest After Award; The following DFARS Clauses and Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirement Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials; DFARS 252.204-7011 Alternative Line Item Structure; DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea; Offerors are required to include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (MAY 2014), with their offer. Offerors may complete FAR 52.212-3 online at SAM: www.sam.gov . An offeror must state in their offer if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. Proposal shall be submitted via email to: ethel.d.grant@usace.army.mil . Only electronic submissions will be accepted. There are no page limits; however, documents must be submitted by email; therefore, max file size is 15 megabytes. Please put the solicitation number in the subject line of all emails. Offers are due by 10 April 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST). All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to the Government via email to ethel.d.grant@usace.army.mil . The Government will accept questions up to two (2) calendar days of the due date. Answers to questions will be provided via live Q&A document posted at https://beta.sam.gov/ . It is the offeror’s responsibility to check https://beta.sam.gov/ often for answers to questions, new solicitations, and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones.