AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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 RFQ_140A0718Q0067_SWR 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 2005-97. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees. This requirement is an [ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises ] 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 2018-05-17 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Ignacio, CO 81137 The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: Product BK Radio KNG P150 Series Handheld Radio. BK Radio, KNG P Series, 5000 Channel, 512 Zones, P25 Digital/Analog VHF 136-174 MHz, 6 Watt, Portable Radio, includes Belt Clip. 2-year Warranty standard., 5, EA; LI 002: BK Radio Antenna for KNG P150 Handheld Radio. Amendment Two corrects Antenna Description to the following: KAA BK Radio, Antenna, Portable, VHF, 144-174 MHz, Greater than 1 dB gain, 17 inch. for KNG-P., 1, EA; LI 003: AA Clam Shell Batteries for KNG P150 Handheld Radio. KAA0120 BK Radio, "AA" Clam Shell Battery Case Orange for use with KNG model radios., 5, EA; LI 004: Legacy/KNG Cloning Cables for KNG P150 Handheld Radio. KAA0701 BK Radio, Legacy/ KNG Cloning Cable for both Portable and Mobile., 2, EA; LI 005: Radio Editing Software for KNG P150 Handheld Radio. KAA0733 RES (Radio Editing Software) for KNG-Pxxx, KNG-Mxxx and KNG2-Pxxx radios with Firmware version 5.5.0a or newer., 1, 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, Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. This requirement is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise total set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes for single firm fixed price award. Completed self-certification (with RFQ) must accompany RFQ for consideration. 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 140A0718Q0067 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334220 with a small business size standard of 1250 employees. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southwest Region entire requirement is for Energy Efficient (new) BRAND NAME ONLY for the 6 Items. Representative and Certification include 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (JAN 2017), 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (OCT 2014) with descending order of importance of Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance. In addition, Technical capability and Past performance when combined, are not equal when compared to price. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (NOV 2017), and 1452.280-4 Indian economic enterprise representation (JUL 2013). 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far, http://www.doi.gov/pam, http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-7967.htm New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability; Price; and Past Performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are not equal to price. FAR Clause 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): 52.203-13, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-50, 52.223-15, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, and 52.242-5. Additional Clauses , 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsement, 1452.210.70 Brand Name or Equal, 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, 1452.280-1 Notice of Indian Small business economic enterprise set-aside, 1452.280-3 Subcontracting Limitation, Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds, Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)(April 2013), 52.203-18 Prohibition of Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02), 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (DEVIATION 2017-02). All Clauses may be accessed at FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporation by Reference (FEB 1998) sites: http://www.acquisition.gov/far http://www.doi.gov/pam http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-7967.htm Bid MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (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.