70--Lenel Physical Security System Software Renewals

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 ROSS-13-00016 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 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334614 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted 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 2012-12-26 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DHS Office of Procurement Operations requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, (Exact Match) SUSP-PRO-TR-4 / SVC-SUSP: Lenel PRO Software and Upgrade Plan - Tier 4: 1025 or more Readers. Covers PRO/PROI Systems Base: Period of Performance: 12/30/2012 - 12/31/2013, 1, EA; LI 002, (Exact Match) SUDS-NES-PRO / SVC Technical Support: Lenel OnGuard User Direct Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Base: Period of Performance: 4/19/2012 - 12/31/2013, 1, EA; LI 003, (Exact Match) TSS-ESP-PRO / SVC-SUSP: Emergency Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Base: Period of Performance: 4/19/2012 - 12/31/2013, 1, EA; LI 004, (Exact Match) SUSP-DV / SUSP: SW support for each single video channel licenses Optional Contract Line Item Base: Period of Performance: 12/30/2012 - 12/31/2013, 336, EA; LI 005, (Exact Match) SUSP-PRO-TR-4 / SVC-SUSP: Lenel PRO Software and Upgrade Plan - Tier 4: 1025 or more Readers. Covers PRO/PROI Systems Option I: Period of Performance: 12/30/2013 - 12/31/2014, 1, EA; LI 006, (Exact Match) SUDS-NES-PRO / SVC Technical Support: Lenel OnGuard User Direct Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Option I: Period of Performance: 12/30/2013 - 12/31/2014, 1, EA; LI 007, (Exact Match) TSS-ESP-PRO / SVC-SUSP: Emergency Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Option I: Period of Performance: 12/30/2013 - 12/31/2014, 1, EA; LI 008, (Exact Match) SUSP-DV / SUSP: SW support for each single video channel licenses Option I: Period of Performance: 12/30/2013 - 12/31/2014, 336, EA; LI 009, (Exact Match) SUSP-PRO-TR-4 / SVC-SUSP: Lenel PRO Software and Upgrade Plan - Tier 4: 1025 or more Readers. Covers PRO/PROI Systems Option II: Period of Performance: 12/30/2014 - 12/31/2015, 1, EA; LI 010, (Exact Match) SUDS-NES-PRO / SVC Technical Support: Lenel OnGuard User Direct Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Option II: Period of Performance: 12/30/2014 - 12/31/2015, 1, EA; LI 011, (Exact Match) TSS-ESP-PRO / SVC-SUSP: Emergency Technical Support for PRO and PROI Systems (requires current SUSP) Option II: Period of Performance: 12/30/2014 - 12/31/2015, 1, EA; LI 012, (Exact Match) SUSP-DV / SUSP: SW support for each single video channel licenses Option II: Period of Performance: 12/30/2014 - 12/31/2015, 336, 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, DHS Office of Procurement 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. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Office of Procurement Operations 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. 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. 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. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. 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 52.212-4, 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/. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer?s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses can be accessed electionically at www.acquisition.gov/far/. (a) Offerors shall submit their proposals electronically through the DHS Electronic Proposal Submission Portal. The URL for the DHS Electronic Proposal Submission Portal is http://www.dhs.gov/dhs-electronic-proposal-submission-portal. The DHS Electronic Proposal Submission Portal URL will provide direct access to FedBid. Offerors shall follow FedBid submission instructions once FedBid website is accessed. (b) Proposals submitted electronically will be considered late unless the offeror completes the entire transmission of the proposal before the closing date and time for receipt of proposals under this solicitation. Proposal transmission must be completed by 12:00 pm noon Eastern Standard Time on December 26, 2012. Please Note: As applicable, these submission instructions will also apply to any future correspondence related to this solicitation.