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84 -- 84--CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE 2400 LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS SHIRTS AND PANTS. SOL IFB-6978 DUE 062496 POC Bruce J. Lavonis, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-4527. 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB)-6978. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Standard Industrial Classification is 2389 with Small Business Standard Set at 500. Contract line items are as follows: 001) 1600 each, Tan BDU shirt ''Pro Tuff'' manufactured by Werner Work Style, US101S, Long sleeve 5oz. Dacron wrapped thread size 30, 65% Polyester-35% cotton comfort twill uniform shirt or equal; 002) 800 each, Blue BDU shirt, ''Pro Tuff'' manufactured by Werner Work Style, US101S Long sleeve, 8oz. Dacron wrapped thread size 30, 65% Polyester-35% cotton comfort indestructible TM twill uniform shirt or equal. Tan and navy blue shirts to have: (a) four patched pleated front pockets, each pocket secured by Velcro; (b) plastic zipper down front with Velcro tabs to secure flap covering zipper; (c) long sleeve cuffs secured by metal snaps; (d) left sleeve has 3-section pencil pouch; (e) lettering on front: ''FBI'' stiched with lettering centered over left breast pocket, 3/4'' above pocket, 1 1/4'' tall x 3/4'' wide; (f) lettering on back ''FBI'' (2 5/8'' tall x 2'' wide) done by fill stitch, ''Evidence Response Team'' placed and centered under the aforementioned ''FBI'' done in satin stitch, 1 1/4'' tall x 3/4'' wide; (g) right shoulder: U.S. Flag patch, centered 1 1/2'' down from seam, size of patch 2 1/4'' x 3 1/2''; (h) left shoulder: standard ERT emblem, as authorized by FBI, 1 1/4'' down from seam. Straight stitch length 10-12 stitches per inch overlook stitched arm, side seams and collar assembly. All stress points reinforced. ''FBI'' and ''Evidence Response Team'' stitching to be gold thread on blue shirts and navy blue thread on tan shirts. U.S. Flag patch and ERT patch shall be provided by FBI and sewn on shirt by vendor; 003) 1600 each, tan BDU pants, ''Pro Tuff'' manufactured by Werner Works Style, US101P, 7 oz. Dacron wrapped thread size 30, 65% Polyester-35% cotton comfort indestructible TM twill Uniform pants; 004) 800 each, Navy Blue BDU Pants, ''Pro Tuff'', manufactured by Werner Works Style US101P, 8 oz. Dacron wrapped thread size 30, 65% Polyester-35% cotton comfort indestructible TM twill Uniform Pants. Tan and navy blue to have: (a) tow inset front quarter pockets; (b) two large box pleated cargo pockets on thighs; (c) two smaller box pleated pockets below the knee; (d) all cargo pockets have Velcro fastening flaps; (e) double reinforced knees; (f) two clear covered patched pockets with Velcro closures; (g) cuff zippers are attached to the inseam for blousing; (h) fly with covered zipper; (I) waist band accomodates Sam Browns belt; (j) Ban-rol TM and snug-tex TM waistband with hook and eye closure; (K) straight stitch length 10-12 stitches per inch; (I) overlook stitch leg seams; (m) all stress points are reinforced. All stitching and lettering for shirts and pants to be performed by contractor. All bidders should provide one (1) sample of each item with bid. Shirts to have all stitching and lettering in place, so items can be tested for durability and shrinkage. Upon award, sizes will be provided. Awarded vendor shall provide (8) try on sets to be sent to field offices: medium, large, XL, 2XL = 1 set. Prices shall be FOB Destination anywhere in the Continental United States. These uniforms shall be shipped to various field offices. Delivery address's shall be provided upon award. Award shall be made to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder. The contractor has sixty (60) calendar days from time of award for delivery. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-commercial items applies to this aquisition. All bidders shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-commercial items, with the bid. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-commercial items applies to this acquisition. Addendum to paragraph (a)- Invoices shall be submitted to the address listed above. Also, the FBI requires 30 days for the processing of the invoice. Addendum to paragraph (o) warranty shall be standard manufactures warranty. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms-commercial items applies to this acquisition with the following optional clauses at paragraph (b) applicable, subparagraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (10), (11), and (15). Facsimiles of bids will not be accepted. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 2:00 pm local time, June 24, 1996. All bids shall be clearly marked with IFB-6978. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Mr. Bruce Lavaonis, Contract Specialist, at the address listed above. Also, all potential bidders are hereby notified that due to security requirements, Federal Express, DHL, UPS, etc., deliveries for the FBI Headquarters facility are now received at an off-site location. Therefore, the normal response time of 15 days has been extended to 20 days. The FBI has allowed five (5) extra days (twenty (20) days) from the release of this CBD synopsis/solicitation for receipt of a bid. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, then it will be considered late in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. In asmuch as the FBI has allowed five (5) extra days, it is the responsibility of the bidder to insure that your submission is received at or prior to the noted date/time set forth in this announcement. (0152)

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