MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W448230Y238. 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. 80370_04. 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 2008-08-22 11:00:00.0 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, Laptop for photographic equipment listed below, per attached brand name or equal specifications., 3, EA; LI 002, Description: 8L X 5W (IN), Equal to Sony HVR-V1U Digital HDV 1080p24 High Definition Handycam Camcorder, 3 CMOS Imagers, 1.12mp, Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* 20x Optical Zoom Lens, DVCAM/Mini DV Recording Options, Suggested Sony Part No. HVR-V1U., 3, EA; LI 003, Description: 8L X 5W (IN), Equal to Sony InfoLithium-Ion L Series Camcorder Battery, 6600mAh, Suggested Sony Part No. NP-F970, 9, EA; LI 004, Description: 8L X 5W (IN), Equal to Sony 0.8x Wide Conversion Lens for the HVR-V1U Professional CamcorderOrders, Suggested Sony Part No. VCL-HG0826K., 3, EA; LI 005, AC ADAPTER & BATTERY CHARGER, Suggested Sony Part No. ACV-Q1050D, 3, EA; LI 006, Wireless Microphone Kit; Suggested Sennheiser Part No. SENNHEISER EW100ENGG2 , 3, EA; LI 007, Mounting Bracket; Suggested BEC Part No. BEC DVCAMB, 3, EA; LI 008, Wireless Receiver Holder; Suggested BEC Part No. BEC500, 3, EA; LI 009, Camera Light Kit; Suggested Bebob Part No. LULED-NPF., 3, EA; LI 010, Description: Mini DV Rain Slicker; Suggested Porta Brace Part No. RS-V1, 3, EA; LI 011, Description: 0475 FSB-6 Carbon Fiber Tripod System; Suggested Sachtler Part No. Sachtler 0475., 3, EA; LI 012, TP-1132WH 11" Tuffpak Tripod Case with Wheels; Suggested Nalpak part no. TP-1132WH., 3, EA; LI 013, Equal to Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-4PRO "HD", Portable Direct To Edit (DTE) Recorder with 60 GB Hard Drive. Suggested Focus Enhancements Mfr. Part: ASYF116201LF., 3, EA; LI 014, Description: FS-4 High Capacity Battery; Suggested Focus Enhancements Part No. ASYF-1040-01., 6, EA; LI 015, EXTERNAL FS-4 BATTERY CHARGER; Suggested Focus Enhancements Part No. ASYF094001LF., 3, EA; LI 016, Transport Case (Black); Suggested Pelican Part No. PC1690B, 6, EA; LI 017, Lid Organizer for item 016; Suggested Pelican Part No. PC1699., 6, EA; LI 018, Lock for item 016; Suggested Pelican Part No. PC1506., 6, EA; LI 019, Premiere Pro CS3 Video Editing Software for Windows; Suggested Adobe Part no. 25520528., 3, EA; LI 020, 1L X 1W (FO), 6-PIN TO 6-PIN FIREWIRE CABLE, 6 FT.; Suggested Belkin Part No. BEL-F3N400-06-ICE, 6, EA; LI 021, 1L X 1W (FO), IEEE 1394 CABLE - 4 PIN FIREWIRE (M) - 6 PIN FIREWIRE (M) - 6 FT; Suggested Belkin Part No. BEL-F3N401-06-ICE, 6, EA; LI 022, 1L X 1W (FO), IEEE 1394 CABLE - 4 PIN FIREWIRE (M) - 4 PIN FIREWIRE (M) - 6 FT ( IEEE 1394 ); Suggested Belkin Part No. BEL-F3N402-06-ICE, 6, 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. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission