This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 (test program). The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) Number is 423710; and the size standard is 500 employees. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-08. Electronic FAR clauses and provisions can be accessed at http://www.arnet.gov. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a one-time firm-fixed price contract with one vendor (single award) under Request for Quote (RFQ) 0182457 for various detection and training supplies. Minimum salient characteristics for each item are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and to indicate the quality and characteristics that are deemed satisfactory to the FBI. The schedule for supplies shall include: 1) Field Equipment Bag – Quantity – (600) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Size 22”L x 12”W x 12”H, 900 Denier Polyester; 2) Flex Cuffs – Quantity – (14,000) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Heavy Duty, 22” Long, Tensile Strength- minimum 370 lbs; 3) Restraint/Cuff Cutter – Quantity – (600) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Lightweight with enclosed blade; 4) Tactical Mirror with Case – Quantity – (600) - Minimum Salient Characteristics: Must have the ability to attach to an expandable baton, 3” diameter; 5) Multi-purpose “Rescue” Tool – Quantity – (600) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Lightweight/multipurpose with the following components: window punch, knife, saw blade, seat belt cutter, gas shutoff, spanner wrench, screw driver, hammer, oxygen tank opener; 6) Hand-cuff Key – Quantity – (600) - Minimum Salient Characteristics: Carbon Fiber, lightweight, swivel-style, heat-treated steel-tip, minimum - 3 ¾” length; 7) Hallagan Breaching tool – Quantity – (1) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: heavy-duty, non-conducive, non-sparking, 40” length, no more than 18 lbs; 8) Ballistic Eyewear Kit – Quantity – (28) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Must meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 impact standards, Ability to Block 100% of UVA and B rays, lightweight frame with three lenses (smoke, clear and amber), eyewear case, 9) Shooting Glasses – Quantity – (50) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: Must meet or exceed ANSIZ87.1 impact standards, clear lenses; 10) Radio Head-set – Quantity – (30) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: All-in-one set, two-way head-set with microphone (Earhugger type), push to talk and volume control on cord, soft plastic design, must fit Motorola XTS5000 radio; 11) Binoculars – Quantity – (10) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: 10x50, water resistant, case included, BAK 4-prism optics, 36 oz or lighter, field of view – 1000 yds at 325 feet; 12) Tactical Mirror – Quantity – (8) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: 4” diameter, convex, on a compact, bendable pole (collapsed - 7” extendable to 16”); 13) Tactical Mirror – Quantity – (8) - 6” diameter, convex, on an expandable aluminum pole, (collapsed – 22” – extended – 55”), pole must be covered with rubber or padded foam; 14) Tactical Mirror – Quantity – (8) – Minimum Salient Characteristics: ” 8” diameter, convex, on an expandable aluminum pole, (collapsed – 36” – extended – 77”), pole must be covered with rubber or padded foam, 1” flashlight mount; 15) Training Cuffs – Quantity – (30) - Minimum Salient Characteristics: must be made of modified steel; 16) Bolt Cutters – Quantity – (1) - Minimum Salient Characteristics: heavy-duty, lightweight, handle must be non-conductive, minimum of 30” length, jaw-opening of at least 7/16”, total weight must be less than 8 lbs; 17) Hearing Protection – Quantity – (30) - Minimum Salient Characteristics: Electronic Hearing Protection, decreases sound to 85db, collapsible for easy storage, adjustable headband. One contract will be awarded on an “ALL OR NONE” basis. Product brochures and detailed descriptions of each product must be submitted with each quote. Warranty information shall be included for all products. Delivery of all products shall be 30 days after receipt of order. Due date for receipt of quotes is Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 2:00PM EST. All quotes will be considered. Faxed or e-mailed quotes will be accepted. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-1. Instruction to Offerors (JAN 2006) and addendum are incorporated into this solicitation. Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify: b) Submission from offer (s) is to read as follows: “Submit signed and dated offer(s) to the attention of Ms. Renee L. Braun, Contracting Officer, at FBI Academy, Building #15-FMU, RFQ-0182457, Quantico, Virginia 22135. The quote may be facsimiled to (703) 632-1844. Provision 52.212-2. Evaluation – Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is included by reference. This requirement will be awarded to the low price technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (MAR 2005) is applicable. Please include a copy of this provision with your quotation. As prescribed in FAR 12.301 (b) (2), an offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of the 52.212-3, if they have successfully completed the annual representations and certifications via the online website at http://orca.bpn.gov. Clause 52.212-4. Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (SEP 2005) applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders (JAN 2006), applies to this acquisition. Applicable clauses under 52.212-5, include: (5)(i), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (23), (26), and (31). This contract will be awarded as a commercial item in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. Technical questions shall be in writing and must be forwarded to the referenced Contracting Officer either electronically at
[email protected] or via fax to 703-632-1844. It is recommended that interested parties register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note the General Services Administration provides this notification as a convenience and does not guarantee the notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list, therefore, we recommend interested parties monitor the FedBizOpps site for information regarding desired acquisitions. The awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database. Full text of the FAR clauses can be found at: http://www.acqnet.gov/far. See Note #1.