This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ number is N00189-08-T-0055. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAR and DFARS. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.arnet.gov and www.acq.osd.mil. This is a sole source action with Old Town Shoe & Luggage Repair. The FISC Norfolk Contracting Department, Norfolk Office requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following:

Item 0001; SHOES, CEREMONIAL WITH CHEATERS - 300 PAIR (Government supplied Oxford Bates Lites military shoes in various sizes) a. Provide and install a double sole handmade leather sole onto each shoe for each pair of shoes.b. Provide and install heel steel metal cheaters with black painted screws onto each heel for each pair of shoes.c. Provide and install metal toe tap on each leather sole for each pair of shoes. d. Provide and install metal heel ring on each leather sole for each pair of shoes.e. Provide 1 bottle (4 fluid ounces) of military grade edge dressing for each pair of shoes.

Item 0002; SHOES, CEREMONIAL WITH-OUT CHEATERS - 300 PAIR (Government supplied Oxford Bates Lites military shoes in various sizes) a. Provide and install a double sole handmade leather sole onto each shoe for each pair of shoes.b. Provide and install metal toe tap on each leather sole for each pair of shoes. c. Provide and install metal heel ring on each leather sole for each pair of shoes.d. Provide 1 bottle (4 fluid ounces) of military grade edge dressing for each pair of shoes.

GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED SHOES;a. Government will supply total 600 pairs of Oxford Bates Lites military shoes in various sizes for Item 0001 (300 pairs) and Item 0002 (300 pairs).b. Contractor is required to pick up government shoes and deliver completed ceremonial shoes at:2798 DOHERTY DRIVE SWWASHINGTON, DC 20373

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE; NO LATER THAN 07 JAN 2009.

Method of payment; Government Purchase Card.

Responsibility and Inspection; unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. Quoters shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 and it's ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Applicable is also 252.225-7000, Buy American; 52.245-1, Government Property.

This Announcement will close at 1200 eastern standard time on 12 December 2008. Contact Bill Hutton by email william.hutton@navy.mil

A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors, a combination of price, and delivery, and technically acceptable, and a determination of responsibility.

Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Quoters must be registered in the CCR data base to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/.

All quotes shall include price, F.O.B. destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, GS contact number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Quotes over 5 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.