*ADDING NEW LINE ITEM TO ORIGINAL REQUISITION. NEW LINE ITEM IS LINE ITEM 009* PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO FEDBID.COM AT 1-877-933-3243 (877-9-FEDBID) OR
[email protected]. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The reference number is 1069-4G7006 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This request is set aside for small business. FOB Destination shall be SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153. We anticipate award for this purchase order to be on or before March 31, 2004. The government plans to award a commercial item purchase order to the bidder with the most advantageous bid to the government based on both price and delivery capability. Therefore, all bidders MUST submit their best price and best delivery capabilities through www.FedBid.com. VENDOR MUST BE ABLE TO DELIVER BY APRIL 16, 2004. The U.S. Department of State, requires the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: Item # 001 Garmin GPS 76S QTY 10 Item # 002 Garmin GPS Antenna QTY 10 Item # 003 Garmin GPS Carry Case QTY 10 Item # 004 Garmin CD-ROM QTY 10 Item # 005 Pelican Case, #1650, No foam QTY 40 Item # 006 Pelican Lid Organizer, PL-1650 QTY 40 Item # 007 M4 Drop Leg Pouch, 561602BK QTY 20 Item # 008 Duty Belt, 41DBXXBK 2-SM, 14-MED, 4-LARGE QTY 20 Item # 009 CQB Rigger Belt BL-41CQBXX 2-SM, 14- MED, 4-LARGE QTY 20 Item # 010 Piston Magazine Pouch, Triple, 56PM03BK QTY 20 Item # 011 Thermobak 3L Hydration Pack 100 oz. QTY 20 Item # 012 Safariland Drop Leg Tactical Holster, 6004 QTY 20 Item # 013 Z2 Tactical Handheld Flashlight QTY 20 Item # 014 Flashlight Holster Black Nylon QTY 20 Item # 015 Surefire 951C Weapons Light QTY 20 Item # 016 SOG Gloves, Nomex QTY 20 Item # 017 Low Profile Goggles QTY 20 Item # 018 Blackhawk Mob Bag Large, Black QTY 20 Item # 019 ESS Ice 2.4 Eye Shields QTY 20 Item # 020 Optical Weapons Sight TA47-2 QTY 20 Item # 021 Optical Weapons Sight Mount, TA51 QTY 20 Item # 022 PVS-14, GEN 3 Night Vision Goggles QTY 4 Item # 023 Steiner Binoculars 8x30 B/ST, Military #280 QTY 10 Item # 024 ID Carrier, Black 90ID01BK QTY 20 Item # 025 3-Day Assault Pack QTY 20 Item # 026 Otis Gun Cleaning Kit, FG270B QTY 20 Item # 027 Bolle Attacker Goggles QTY 5 Item # 028 Lensatic Compass QTY 10 Item # 029 PST, Black Leather Sheath QTY 20 Item # 030 Blackhawk Thundersledge QTY 10 Item # 031 BK&T Rescue tool QTY 22 Item # 032 Shipping QTY 1 Offerors are cautioned to address each specification completely when submitting their bid. Offerors that do not address each specification fully may be rejected without further consideration. NOTE: Offerors quoting the brand name product that are not the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the brand name product MUST submit a signed letter from the manufacturer of the brand name product stating the following: “Manufacturer, has agreed to supply brand name product to Your company for the purpose of providing the supplies to the DoS.” Letter MUST be on the manufacturers company letterhead and submitted via fax to 703-875-6006, Attn: Bernice Barnes by the closing date. This must be provided in order to be considered for award. NO EXCEPTIONS. The Government intends to conduct an on-line competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by a third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid.com. FedBid.com has developed an on-line, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. All part numbers and functional specifications are provided on FedBid.com. Participants will submit a series of quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time. All responsible sources MUST submit a quote/offer to the US State Department using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on line for 1069-4G7006. Offerors that are not currently registered to use FedBid.com Exchange should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID or via email at
[email protected]. The Government is taking this action in an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes for products. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the bidding process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive bidding process. The reverse auction will start on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 on/about 1300 ET, and end on THURSDAY, MARCH 18 at 1600 ET. The selected contractor must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The selected offeror MUST submit a completed copy of FAR 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 provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition to include any addenda to the provision. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 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, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. As proscribed by FAR 52.252-2, the full text of DOSAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.statebuy.inter.net/acpolicy. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. In addition, the selected offeror must certify that they: (a) do not comply with the Arab league boycott of the State of Israel, by taking or knowingly agree to take any action with respect to the boycott of Israel by the Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 as amended (50 USC Ap 2407a) prohibits a U.S. person from taking, and (b) do not discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion. (DOSAR 65.225-70). FEDBIZOPPS note code 1 applies. Should Offerors require additional clarification, contact FedBid.com at (877) 9FEDBID or
[email protected], OR Ms. Bernice Barnes at
[email protected].