This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items or services 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number W911RZ-08-T-0298 in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26, effective 12 June 2008. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334511 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The proposed acquisition is reserved for SERVICE DISABLED VETERANS ONLY.

LINE ITEM/DESCRIPTION:

Allen Vanguard HAL Parts (OR EQUAL) Special Operations Hook and Line Kits used for EOD operations. Each kit must include all items and quantity specified. Kits are required to be shipped to separate locations as follows:

Quantity Location
54 Fort Hood, TX
63 Fort Carson, CO
54 Fort Riley, KS
63 Fort Lewis, WA
101 Fort Gillem, GA

TOTAL NUMBER OF KITS 335 Each. Each kit consists of the following:

CLIN 0001 QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HALS 01/01

Backpack, Special Purpose with Detachable Pouches (18 H x 13 W x 8 D).

Weight up to 35lbs
Outer pouch which holds the rope. (allows for easy access without accessing the main compartment)
Pocket should be mesh (allows for debris and moisture to escape from tools)
Pocket should have a zipper closing devise (for durability and tactical purposes)
Backpack should have a pocket on the outside designated for the telescoping pole. (allows for easy access without accessing main compartment)
All items stored in main compartment will be in mesh pockets with a zipper closing devise (allowing for an organized kit).
Pockets will have hood-and-loop fasteners (allows for securing the pockets and allowing for conversion to meet mission requirements).
Kit should have no pockets on the top.
The shoulder straps will be padded and have an attached pocket for easy to reach items, approximately 4 x 6.
Side pockets will be removable by zipper fastening devise.
Main compartment will be secured using a zipper closing devise. The compartment will have hook and loop backings to allow the pockets to secure in the compartment.
Kit will have a pocket on the front to secure the operators manual. This pocket will use a zipper closing devise.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 72
Main Line Black 4.5 disa, 100/325ft - A strong Line with a Kevlar core and polyester overbraid, 0.22in (5.5mm) in diameter, with a minimum breaking strength of 1,653lbs (750kg) and a stretch of less than 1% under a 661lbs (300kg) load.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 03
Secondary Line 5.5 mm dia, 4m/13ft - A strong Line with a Kevlar core and polyester overbraid, 0.22in (5.5mm) in diameter, with a minimum breaking strength of 1,653lbs (750kg) and a stretch of less than 1% under a 661lbs (300kg) load.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 10
Hook, Plain Tip, 12mm/0.5 inch gape, high strength. - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 11
Hook Plain Tip, 25mm/1 inch gape, high strength. - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 12
Hook Plain, Tip 50 mm/2 inch gape high strength. - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 16
Double Hook, Plain Tip 25m/inch gape, high strength. - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANTITY 5 PART NUMBER HAL 18
Eye Ring 20MM/0.8 inches dia, high strength (fit hooks) - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANITTY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 06
Extension Rod 300mm/12 inch. - Nylon coated stainless steel hook with either a single or double tang and either plain or barbed hooks. Each Hook has a screw stud which can be fitted with a 1 in (25mm) diameter eye for Line attachment. Extension rods can be fitted between the Hook and Eye for remote handling. Each unit is 11.8in (300mm) long and several may be fitted together to provide a 6.6-9.8ft (2-3m) pole.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/05
Fish Hook, Triple with eye. - A sharply pointed, treble tang barbed hook for piercing plastic and fabric. The Hook is fitted with a split ring eye for attaching a Line. Overall length (excluding ring): 2.4in (60mm).

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 07
Standard Snatch Block/Pulley. - A Pulley with a spring loaded latch for use in lifting operations or for changing the direction of a Line. Manufactured from stainless steel with glass reinforced nylon cheeks. Fitted with a swivel eye for attaching to an anchor point. For use with 5.5mm (0.22) line. Dimensions: 140 x 55 x 35 mm (5.5 x 2.17 x 1.38).

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBR HAL 4/66
Snatch Block/Pully Self-Opening. - A snatch block with an automatic release mechanism that frees the Line at a predetermined point. Used to change the direction of the Line when maneuvering suspect packages around obstacles and corners. As the Line is pulled through the Snatch Block a ball, which can be clamped to the Line at any point, trips the hinged side plate open to release the Line. Fitted with a swivel snap shackle for attaching to an anchor point. Snatch Block and Ball are supplied separately. Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 1.2in (205 x 75 x 30mm). Max line diameter: 0.2in (5.5mm).

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 4/67

Splitter Ball. - The Splitter Ball is a plastic and metal device that attaches to the 0.22in (5.5mm) diameter Main Line at any chosen point and opens the cheek-plate on the Pulley.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 82
Telescopic Pole (for Mirrors and Hooks). - A lightweight telescopic pole that extends to 10ft (3m) for attaching a Hook and Line to a suspect package. The pole is fitted with a slot which can be loaded with a choice of Hooks. When the Hook has been successfully attached to the package the Pole is withdrawn allowing the Hook to slip from the slot.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 4/23
Hook Spring Gate 50mm/2 inch, high strength. - Large hook with spring at bottom. Spring opens.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 4/24
Hook Spring Gate 25mm/1 inch, high strength. - Large hook with spring at bottom. Spring opens.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 4/25
Holder (for spring gate hooks). - Holder connects spring to gate and pole.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 4/21
Holder (for tripple fish hooks). - Holder connects spring to gate and pole.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/217
Allen Grip (heavy duty cantilever jaw). - A crocodile grip for seizing the edges of heavy sheet materials such as carpets and tarpaulins. A unique cantilever design transmits tension in the line to the jaws to increase the gripping force during use. The toothed grips can be rotated to maximize the effective gripping area. Can be used on material up to approximately 2in (50mm) thick. Manufactured from steel.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 4/30
Lightweight Spring Grip. - The spring-loaded Grip is made composite material with a steel spring. It is fitted with a wire cable and eye for Line attachment. The Grip is useful for attaching a Line to textile or flexible sheet material. This can be achieved with minimal disturbance of the object to be moved due to the lightweight construction of the Grip.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/25
Vice Jaw Grip, with eye. - A grip that can be locked on to hard edges such as oil drum and beer cask rims. Fitted with an eye for attaching a Line. Maximum effective jaw opening is 1in (25mm). Overall length is 10in (250mm).

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 73
D-Camp Jaw Grip With Eye. - A grip that can be locked on to hard edges such as oil drum and beer cask rims. Fitted with an eye for attaching a Line. Maximum effective jaw opening is 1in (25mm). Overall length is 10in (250mm).

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/24
Seizers. - Lightweight seizers for gripping thin flexible materials with minimal disturbance. The serrated jaws and jaw locking mechanism ensure a secure grip. Used typically for attaching a Line to plastic bags or clothing.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 2/06
Rope Sling, 3mm dia 2m/6 5ft length. - 6.5ft (2m) slings are pre-stretched polyester rope with a soft eye at each end formed with a crimped aluminum splice. Can be used to form self-tightening loops for anchoring Snatch Blocks to trees or posts, for example.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 2/07
Rope Sling 4mm dia 2m/6.5 ft length. - 6.5ft (2m) slings are pre-stretched polyester rope with a soft eye at each end formed with a crimped aluminum splice. Can be used to form self-tightening loops for anchoring Snatch Blocks to trees or posts, for example.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 2/08
Rope Sling, 5mm dia 2m/6.5 ft length. - 6.5ft (2m) slings are pre-stretched polyester rope with a soft eye at each end formed with a crimped aluminum splice. Can be used to form self-tightening loops for anchoring Snatch Blocks to trees or posts, for example.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/09
Wire Sling, 1.5mm dia 2m/6.5ft length. - Long galvanized steel wire slings with a soft eye at one end and a rigid eye at the other.
QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/10
Wire Sling, 2mm dia 2m/6.5 length. - Long galvanized steel wire slings with a soft eye at one end and a rigid eye at the other.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/11
Wire Sling, 3mm dia 2m/6.5 length. - Long galvanized steel wire slings with a soft eye at one end and a rigid eye at the other.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/20
Shock Cord, 10mm/0.4 dia, 2m/6.5 ft length. - A range of elastic shock cords with a steel hook fitted at each end. Used, typically, to spring open doors. Available in 0.39in (10mm) and 0.47in (12mm) diameters and 3.25ft (1m) and 6.5ft (2m) lengths.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 2/21
Shock Cord, 10mm/0.4 dia, 1m/3.5 ft length. - A range of elastic shock cords with a steel hook fitted at each end. Used, typically, to spring open doors. Available in 0.39in (10mm) and 0.47in (12mm) diameters and 3.25ft (1m) and 6.5ft (2m) lengths.

QUANTITY 4 PART NUMBER HAL 2/16
Karabiner, 15mm/0.6 inch gate. - A strong link for attaching Snatch Blocks to anchor points, for example. The smooth round cross section also allows a Line to pass freely enabling the Karabiner to be used in place of a Snatch Block.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 4/36
Karabiner, 23mm/0.9 inch gate. - A strong link for attaching Snatch Blocks to anchor points, for example. The smooth round cross section also allows a Line to pass freely enabling the Karabiner to be used in place of a Snatch Block.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 4/29
D-Shackled, Small. - Small screw-pin stainless steel D-shaped shackled. 0.5inch (13mm). Ferro-magnetic and magnetically sensitive

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 2/13
Piton No 5. 70mm/2.75 inch length. - A range of tapered pitons that can be driven into crevices in walls and floors to provide anchor points for Snatch Blocks or Karabiners. Manufactured from chrome molybdenum alloy.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 74
Wall Stopper, small size 8. A rubber door wedge. Overall length 4.7in (120mm).

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER HAL 75
Wall Stopper, large size 10. A rubber door wedge. Overall length 4.7in (120mm).

QUANTITY 6 PART NUMBER HAL 48
Screw Eye. - A steel eye for hand screwing into wood to create an anchor for Snatch Blocks or Karabiners.

QUANTITY 15 PART NUMBER HAL 4/31
Self Adhesive Anchor Pad. - A self-adhesive pad with an eye for attaching a Snatch Block or Karabiner. Can be used as an anchor point on flat, dry, non-porous surfaces. Easily fixed in seconds. Available singularly or in packs of 10, 100 and 250.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 2/19
Single Suction Anchor. - The Single Pad Anchor body is manufactured from aluminum and suction is applied by a central lever.

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 4/60
Rubber Door Wedge. - A rubber door wedge. Overall length 4.7in (120mm).

QUANTITY 2 PART NUMBER HAL 50
Wedge-It, 3 Function Door Stop with Eye. - The Wedge-IT" three-way door stop is T-shaped with non-skid pads and is of plastic Lexan" construction with a metal eye incorporated to provide an anchor point.

QUANTITY 1 SET PART NUMMBER HAL 25
EOD Pocket Tool Kit, 10 items in pouch. Picture of the tool kit is available upon request.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER TAMC
Tactical Search Mirror. - A tactical version of the Pocket Search Mirror fitted with an Acrylic Mirror. The TACM2 can be used in operational scenarios (e.g. police SWAT) where unobtrusive close-in observation is required by individual officers. During IEDD tasks the TACM2 allows a quick confirmatory visual check to be made before positive action is taken against a suspected hazardous device. The small, lightweight and robust nature of the TACM2 is ideal for these and similar situations where other visual search mirrors would be too large or unwieldy.

QUANTITY 1 PART NUMBER SM5/SS
Mirror, flat acrylic, 140mm/5.5 inch dia (fits HAL 82). - A range of versatile search equipment for security, drug and contraband tasks. The Panther family of precision-manufactured search mirrors is each designed for a specific purpose, responding to the operational demands of security and tactical personnel.

CLIN 0002
QUANTITY 335 PART NUMBER 600-759 (1 PER EACH KIT)
HAL Key Handle Clamp. - A highly versatile and robust dual-function clamp used to turn keys or clamp onto handles on vehicles and in buildings. Short side arms prevent over-stressing when holding a key whilst the powerful gripping action enables positive attachment to lift type door handles or similar fixtures.

CLIN 0003
QUANTITY 335 PART NUMBER HAL 57 (1 PER EACH KIT)
HAL Multi-Purpose Clamp. - The unique design and gripping function of this versatile clamp makes it easy to attach to a variety of vehicle and building door handles and fixtures in order to provide a secure attachment and anchoring.



Delivery is required 50 Days after Receipt of Order

These products must comply with the Buy American Act (100% manufactured in the USA; and at least 51% of the cost of materials made, fabricated, purchased must be MADE IN THE USA.) In addition, in accordance with FAR Part 19.001, these products must be in compliant with the nonmanufacturer rule, which means: that a contractor under a small business set-aside or 8(a) contract shall be a small business under the applicable size standard and shall provide either its own product or that of another domestic small business manufacturing or processing concern (see 13 CFR 121.406).

Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is supplemented per following addenda: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, an over all total price, a technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, acknowledgement of solicitation Amendments (if any), warranty information, shipping/handling charges (must be specified), FOB (destination or origin, if not specified, destination will be default).

The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose technically acceptable offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of determining the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the requirements. Offers will be evaluated on a pass or fail basis to determine whether the proposed backpack kits meet or exceed the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics (described in CLIN descriptions) by providing the best value to the Government. Contractors that are bidding an or equal shall submit one complete backpack kit to Dorothy Bell, SFCA NR CR, 1676 Evans Street, Bldg 1220, 3RD Floor, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5198 by the closing date. If an offer cannot comply with every requirement, that offer will not be considered technically acceptable. Award of the purchase order will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price that meets or exceeds the requirement, providing the best value to the Government. The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are applicable to the acquisition. Full text clauses and provisions are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007): The provision of FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Commercial Items (Jun 2008) applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004), 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Jun 2007), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-19, Child Labor (Feb 2008), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (May 2007); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C 3332), 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the clauses 52.203-3, Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (Sep 2004) (Section 8021 of Public Law 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DOD appropriations acts); and 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation Alternate 1 (Apr 2005) .

Offers must be received NLT 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, 9 September 2008, at ACA NR, Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Dorothy Bell, SFCA NR CR, 1676 Evans Street, Bldg 1220, 3RD Floor, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5198. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Please submit any questions and/or quotes via e-mail to the dorothy.f.bell@us.army.mil or fax TO: Dorothy Bell, Contracting Officer (719) 526-4490. Please contact Amy Franklin, Contracting Officer, 719-526-0813 or email to amy.w.franklin@us.army.mil in my absence. (End of Text)