65--Safety Equipment and Supplies

CANCELLATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number W454748Y. 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. 73397_01. GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA 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 a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2008-07-04 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Hope , AR 71801 The DHS FEMA Logistics Section requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Bradley Portable Eye Wash, 2, EA; LI 002, Bradley Portable Eye Wash Refill Kit, 2, EA; LI 003, Disposable Respirators - 1350 N-95, 4, BX; LI 004, Dyno Med First Responders Kits #X-TK022, 3, EA; LI 005, Dyno Med Spine Board #D-X-5B032, 1, EA; LI 006, Natural Latex Gloves (Two boxes of each - Small, Meduim & Large), 6, EA; LI 007, Safety Glasses - Lab Safety #124571BL, 50, EA; LI 008, Safety Goggles - Lab Safety #54874, 15, EA; LI 009, Reflective Safety Vest, MSA Model 00817890, 30, EA; LI 010, Ear Plgs, Ear 312-1201 (200 in box), 5, BX; LI 011, Alcohol swabs - Individual packages, 6, BX; LI 012, North PVP Iodine wipes - individual packages, 6, BX; LI 013, Team Away Safety Vest, 40, EA; LI 014, Snake leg chaps protection, 6, EA; LI 015, 4" X 4" gauze bandages (Package of 20 pads), 2, BX; LI 016, Raingear, 15, EA; LI 017, Sun Screen, 2, Cases; LI 018, Gloves - Leather hand gloves for handling changing of tires (Large and Extra Large), 20, PR; LI 019, Aprons (For tire changes protections), 5, EA; LI 020, Insect spray - (individual containers), 6, Cases; For this solicitation, DHS FEMA Logistics Section 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 Logistics Section 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 Agency requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) in order for Contractor to be selected for award. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov