INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Questions, inquiries, and quotes must be emailed to [email protected] by 09 March 2012, by 1600 hours Korea Standard Time.
NO verbal or telephonic questions, inquiries, and quotes will be entertained. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration- www.bpn.gov/ccr database prior to any contract award. Interested offerors are required to submit the following:
a) Spreadsheet quote with: Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA/VA/Government Contract No. (if applicable), date offer expires;
b) Detailed complete specifications of the sunglasses;
c) Photos of the sunglasses;
d) Completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JAN 2011).

(i) 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. Quotes are being requested in no prescribed format, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes only. Also see "Instruction to Offerors" and "Evaluation of Quotations/Offers" herein.

(iii) The Request for Quotation number is 0045044913. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38.

(iv) This solicitation is set aside for small business. The NAICS code for this requirement is 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

(v) Contract Line Item (CLIN 001):

Wrap Around Sunglasses, Qty: 35,000 pairs, unit of issue: 1 EA
Unit price______(in U.S. Dollars)
Ext Amt_________(in U.S. Dollars)

(vi) Description of the requirement: Wrap- around sunglasses, plastic frame finish, unigender (for use by men or women), scratch resistant lenses, at least 100% UV/UVA protection rating, rimmed, non-prescription, non-polarized, no particular brand name, no manufacturer's model or part number, ideal for most outdoor activities. No cases are required. Color: Black.

Note: A sample guide photo of the wrap-around sunglasses is attached for acceptable appearance guideline purposes only. These sunglasses will be used outside the United States for humanitarian purposes, and therefore will not be used or worn by the United States or foreign militaries.

(vii) The FOB Point is Destination which means quotes must be inclusive of all transportation/handling charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination.

The delivery address is:

N58064 PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
NAVSTA San Diego
2680 WODEN STREET, RECEIVING BLDG 3581
SAN DIEGO CA 92136-5491

There is NO special packaging required. Packaging and labeling should be in accordance with the standard commercial practices.

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) Regarding the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial (JAN 1999) the following evaluation procedures will be used; Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
This procurement utilizes a Low Price technically Acceptable source selection process. Technical acceptability is determined to be the offeror's ability to provide product in accordance with the specifications/item descriptions and compliance with the delivery schedule. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is technically acceptable, in full compliance to all other requirements set for the in the solicitation, and the lowest evaluated price. The Government reserves the right to judge which quote shows the required capability. The Government also reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals which are considered unacceptable.
(x) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Jan 2011) with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision. Additionally, the following DFARS provisions apply: DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country.

(xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, paragraphs (a), (d) and (e) apply to this acquisition. Additionally under this clause in paragraph (b), the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. For paragraph (c), no FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition. Further, DFARS Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. For paragraph (a), 52.203-3, Gratuities applies to this acquisition; for paragraph (b) the following clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Paragraph (c), applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) The following additional FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses (by reference) apply to this acquisition: 52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.232-17, Interest; 52.242-13, Bankruptcy; 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.209-7004, Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Terrorist Country; 252.225-7002, Qualifying country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; and DLAD 52.212-9000, Changes - Military Readiness.

(xiv) FAR 52.211-14 and FAR 52.211-15, The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) do not apply to this acquisition.

(xv) The date and time for receipt of quotes is due on 09 March 2012 by 1600 hours Korea Standard Time.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this procurement: Scott Estes: [email protected]

To obtain copies of the FAR, DFARS, and DLAD Clauses referenced above, log on to the website: http://farsite.hill.af.mil