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 solicitation number is 14202021 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 315990 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.
The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on:
2021-02-08 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.
FOB Destination shall be Fort Benning, GA 31905
The MICC Fort Benning requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following:
LI 001: The purpose of this request is to purchase packing list items, supplies, uniforms and equipment required for International Military Students (IMS) attending Ranger School. Vendor must be within a 30 minute drive from Fort Benning, GA OR must be able to provide on-site or mobile uniform and boot sizing. Trainees (IMS) will need to be fitted for sized items in packing list after arrival at the International Military Student Office for in-processing. Items must be delivered or available for pick-up within 72 hours of fitting. Uniforms must adhere to Army Regulations 670-1 and be in compliance with the Ranger Training Brigade packing list for Ranger School. The period of performance will consist of multiple classes with multiple class dates. Delivery dates, quantity, and size will be determined by the International Military Student (IMS) arrival to Fort Benning, GA. Any excess quantities not utilized will be deleted from the contract at no cost to the government., 1, EA;
LI 002: UNIFORMS-ITEM#1 SHIRT - ACU M/R (ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM) - (QTY: 6 PER STUDENT) *** ALL SIZING WILL BE DETERMINED WHEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVE IN COUNTRY. VENDOR MUST BE WITHIN THE 30 MILE RADIUS OF FORT BENNING, GA OR PROVIDE ON-SITE MOBILE SIZING.*****, 60, LOT;
LI 003: UNIFORMS-ITEM#1 PANTS - ACU M/R (ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM) - (QTY: 6 PER STUDENT) *** ALL SIZING WILL BE DETERMINED WHEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVE IN COUNTRY. VENDOR MUST BE WITHIN THE 30 MILE RADIUS OF FORT BENNING, GA OR PROVIDE ON-SITE MOBILE SIZING.*****, 60, EA;
LI 004: UNIFORMS-ITEM#1 HAT- ACU PATROL 7 (ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM) - (QTY: 2 PER STUDENT)*** ALL SIZING WILL BE DETERMINED WHEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVE IN COUNTRY. VENDOR MUST BE WITHIN THE 30 MILE RADIUS OF FORT BENNING, GA OR PROVIDE ON-SITE MOBILE SIZING.****, 60, EA;
LI 005: BOOT KIT - ITEM # 002 BOOTS-TR550 KHYBER II 6W COYOTE - (QTY: 2 PER STUDENT)BOOT Belleville C795 Coyote (Qty: 1 PER STUDENT); Boot Laces-Tan 87IN Combat (2 PER STUDENT*** ALL SIZING WILL BE DETER MINED WHEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVE IN COUNTRY. VENDOR MUST BE WITHIN THE 30 MILE RADIUS OF FORT BENNING, GA OR PROVIDE ON-SITE MOBILE SIZING.*****, 60, EA;
LI 006: UNIFORM ACCESSORY KIT- ITEM #003 SOCK-GI BOOT LARGE OD (15 PER STUDENT; T-SHIRT SHORT SLEVE 3 PACK 50/50 MEDIUM SAND(QTY:3 PER STUDENT; BELT-BDU RIGGER SMALL/ MEDIUM/LARGE TAN(QTY:2 PER STUDENT); NAME TAPE-CUSTOM( 2 Sure Name / 2 Country) W HOOK FASTENER (QTY:2 PER STUDENT; NAME TAPE -CUSTOM W/O HOOK FASTENER 4 Pack (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); BELT-VINYL REFLECTIVE W/BUCKLE YELLOW(QTY:1 PER STUDENT), 60, EA;
LI 007: COLD WEATHER KIT - ITEM # 004 ECWCS Gen-III Level III Jacket (OCP) QTY:1 PER STUDENT); TOP-HVY WT POLYPRO MED DESERT (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); BOTTOM HVY WT POLYPRO MED DESERT (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); TOP-SILKWEIGHT MED SAND (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); BOTTOM-SILKWEIGHT MED SAND (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); GLOVES-LINER LARGE FOLIAGE (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); GLOVE-PROTECH D-3A SZ 4 BLACK (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); CAP-MIRCOFLEECE FOLIAGE (QTY 2 PER STUDENT); BALACLAVA- BLACK (QTY 1 PER STUDENT); NECK GATOR (Brown or Tan)(SAS Head cover) (QTY 1 PER STUDENT), 60, EA;
LI 008: BATH KIT - ITEM #005- ARMY TOWEL LARGE BROWN (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); WASH CLOTH-BROWN PACK OF 3 (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); SHOWER SHOES(QTY: 1 PER STUDENT); BABY WIPES(Alcohol Free w/o additives) 1 BOX (HOO-AHHS)(QTY: 1 PER STUDENT), 60, EA;
LI 009: MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES KIT- ITEM # 6 CONSISTS OF: CLEANING KIT-M16 OD (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); WHISTLE-MILITARY OD (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); SEWING KIT-MILITARY ACU (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); MOUTHGUARD-CLEAR(S) (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); DOG TAG CHAIN ISSUE(S) (QTY:2 PER STUDENT); SILVER DOG TAG BLANK (QTY: 2 PER STUDENT); LUMINOUS TAPE-1X12 (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); ALCHOHOL MARKERS 4 Color w/ EREASER (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); ERASER- MARS ALCHOL MARKER (QTY: 1 PER STUDENT); EAR PLUGS W/CASE(QTY: 1 PER STUDENT); BAND HELMENT(QTY: ONE PER STUDENT) CAMLEBACK/MOLLE HYDRATION SYSTEM 3L/100oz. COYOTE MIS SPEC ANTIDOTE LONG (Carrier will not have additional pockets)(QTY: ONE PER STUDENT); HYDRATION SYSTEM BLADDER ANTIDOTE LONGw/ BITE VALVE 3L/100oz(QTY:1 PER STUDENT) CAMOUFLAGE STICK, LIGHT GREEN AND LOAM or LIKE ITEM (QTY:3 PER STUDENT); BLACK TAPE FRICTIONS OR ELECTRICAL (QTY:2 PER STUDENT; GLASSES-BALLISTIC SHOOTING CLEAR(QTY: 2 PER STUDENT); LOCK-MASTER COMBINATION (2 PACK)(QTY:3 PER S TUDENT); 550 Cord-100 FEET OD (QTY: 3 PER STUDENT) NOTED PAD 3X5 RAIN WRITER GREEN(QTY: 8 PER STUDENT) PROTRACTOR-MAP (QTY: 6 PER STUDENT) TAPE-100MPH 2 X 60 yds(QTY:1 PER STUDENT), 60, EA;
LI 010: LIGHT KIT-ITEM #007 CONSIST OF: FLASHLIGHT-ANGLEHEAD OD (AA Battery) (RED LENSE); (QTY:1 PER STUDENT); HEADLAMP-TACTIKKA PLUS 250 LUMEN PETZL(QTY:1 PER STUDENT); BATTERIES-AAA 2 PACK (QTY:6 PER STUDENT); BATTERIES-AA 4 PACK (QTY:6 PER STUDENT), 60, EA;
Solicitation and Buy Attachments***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, MICC Fort Benning intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Benning is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this aquisition. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters and FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.
The following DFARS clauses are applicable under DFAS 252.212-7001: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2005); 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and receiving Report
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, excluding the exceptions outlined in FAR 4.1102(a). Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.
New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or used products. No "GREY" market items.
Bid MUST be valid for 30 calendar days after submission
FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)
No partial shipments unless otherwise specified at time of order
Payment terms shall be net 30 unless otherwise agreed to by MICC Fort Benning.
In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports , the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under about WAWF . Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MIL
Submission of Offers in the English Language
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price alone.
"Pursuant to FAR Part 9, the Contracting Officer is required to make a determination regarding the responsibility of the proposed awardee. Following receipt of offers, the Contracting Officer or Specialist will send a form, designed to elicit financial information from an offeror's financial institution, to those offerors having a reasonable chance at receiving the award under this solicitation. You should forward that form to your financial institution and have the financial institution complete and send it directly to the Contract Specialist. For sections 2 and 4 on the document, the financial institution may answer with high, medium or low or they can answer with a numerical amount. The form must be returned to the MICC within three (3) business days. In the absence of this information, the Contracting Officer will have no choice except to find your company "not responsible," a finding which will make you ineligible for award."
Award for All or None. The Government intends to award one (1) purchase order as a result of this solicitation. Offers received for less than the stated number if items listed in the solicitation will be considered ineligible for award.
252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.
52.204-9 -- Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel
Subject to Availability of Funds
