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.The solicitation number is W9127P-15-Q-0036 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-82. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335911 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is an [ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2015-05-18 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Rural Route 2, Box 9200 Kingshill, St. Croix, VI 00850 The National Guard - Virgin Islands requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: FERRUPS TOWER UPS BATTERY BACKUP BY EATON 500 VA- 18kVA; 120/208/240;60 hZ, POWERWARE TOWER/HARDWIRED; MODEL#FG000AA0A0A0A0A;2100/1500 VA/WATTS. FOB:DESTINATION, 1, Ea; LI 002: EATON PW9130 RM UPS (700-300VA); 700 VA, 630 WATTS; INPUT: 5-15P/ OUTPUT: 5-15R RUN TIME; 9/24, 3.4"H X 17.2"W X 17.7"D, 35.3 Lbs. Model No.: L700r-XL2u. FOB: DESTINATION, 3, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, National Guard - Virgin Islands 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. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. National Guard - Virgin Islands is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors 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.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com 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 (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors 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 offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination OCONUS (outside of the Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications;FAR 52.203-7, Anti-Kickbacks Procedures, 52.204-7, sysytems for Award Management, FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contrator Personnel, FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarement, 52.211-11, Liquidated Damages--Suplies, Services, or Research Development, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. FAR 52.219-6, Notice to Small Business Set-Aside, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-19, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivilent Rates for Federal Hire, 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Person, 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Test Messaging While Driving, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic funds Transfer--Systemfor Award Management, 52.233-3, Proteest After Award, 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, 52.243-1, Changes--Fixed Price, 52.249-1, Termination for Conveneince of The Government (Fixed Price)(Short Form), 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management Alternate A, 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request and Receiving Reportts, 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel, 252.209-7992, Representaion by Corporation Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under and Federal Law-- Fiscal Year 2015 Appropriations (Deviation 2015-OO0005)(DEC2014), 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow payment Instruction