Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W458695Y. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 83610_01. GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-08-29 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Washington, DC 20472 The DHS FEMA Readiness & Operations requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, GeminiDual Energy Transmission X-RaySingle Backscatter X-RayCD-RW (Internal)Penetration 30 mm (1.81")Resolution (40 AWG)Conveyor Width 25.75" (65.41cm)Tunnel Height 17.25" (43.82cm)Conveyor Capacity 300 lbs (136.1Kg)Adjustable Height Operator Console ShelfUtilization Display (X-ray hrs System hrs # of inspections)Operator Control PanelX-ray Source Meter Display (kVmA)Installation & Operator Training at Customer Site Image Analysis FeaturesColor DisplaySpecial Package Sensor2x 3x 4x 8x 16x Digital Zoom with Locking CapabilityDensity Expand with Locking CapabilityReverse VideoEdge EnhancementSystem DiagnosticsImage ArchinvingImage Save and RestoreOne (1) year Parts & Labor Warranty Gemini Input Power Options - 120V/60HzOperator Present Options - Hand Held Op Present Swtich 36 20" LCD Monitor, 18, EA; LI 002, 3 Ft Entrance Roller Table, 18, EA; LI 003, 3 Ft Exit Roller Table, 18, EA; LI 004, Threat Image Projection (TIP), 18, EA; LI 005, Operator CBT Disc V 1.0 Gemini I, 18, EA; LI 006, Freight, 18, EA; For this solicitation, DHS FEMA Readiness & Operations intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS FEMA Readiness & Operations is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Contact
[email protected] or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) or to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov