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 W90YD8-4183-0100 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 2005-76. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 453998 with a small business size standard of $7.50M.This requirement is a [ Total HUB-Zone ] 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 2014-09-05 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Rapid City, SD 57702 The National Guard - South Dakota requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Ultimate Deluxe Backpack Survival Kit (SKBP2DD)Includes: FOOD & WATER: QNTY(2)EA ER? Food Bars, QNTY(12)EA ER? Water Pouches, QNTY(50)EA Water Purification Tablets, SHELTER: QNTY(2)EA ER? Emergency Blankets, QNTY(2)EA ER? Ponchos With Hood, QNTY(1)EA ER? Emergency Tent, LIGHTING & COMMUNICATION: QNTY(1)EA ER? Solar / Hand-Crank Powered Light, Weather Band Radio, & USB Device Charger, QNTY(2)EA ER? Out-of-State Contact Cards, QNTY(1)EA ER? Green Lightsticks, QNTY(1)EA ER? Yellow Lightstick, FIRST AID: QNTY(1)EA ER? Medium Sized First Aid Kit, QNTY(200)EA ER? Potassium Iodate Pills, SEARCH & RESCUE: QNTY(1)EA Safety Whistle, QNTY(2)EA Dust Masks, QNTY(1)EA Pair Vinyl Gloves, QNTY(1)EA Pair Work Gloves, QNTY(1)EA Multi-function Swiss Army Style Knife, QNTY(1)EA ER? Survival Guide, SANITATION: QNTY(2)EA Tissue packs, PACKAGING: QNTY(1)EA ER? Backpack. Specifications: SKU: SKBP2DD Brand: ER? Emergency Ready, Weight: 10 lbs. Dimensions: 11" x 7.5" x 14" Shelf-life: up to 5 years (food, water, lightsticks, water purification tablets, potassium iodide), shelf life varies on some first aid items. Supply Duration: 3 days, 2 people. Disaster Usage: earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, tsunamis, winter storms, terrorist attacks, floods. Item descriptions and manufacturer reference information provided for the requested Emergency Back Pack is provided to identify a desired standard of performance and quality. A standard level of quality would be comparable to the description. This reference shall not be construed as limiting competition. Items quoted must be equal to or better than what?s identified., 340, EA; LI 002: Window Breaking Hammer. Hammer will need to go into or be secured onto the backpack. Technical Details: Brand is LifeHammer, Item Weight is 11 ounces, Dimensions are 8X3X3 inches, Manufacturer Part Number is ID-LH-RET-01. A high-quality car escape tool to help prevent automotive entrapment. Double-sided, steel hammer heads breaks through side and rear windows. Razor-sharp blade cuts easily through safety belts. Includes a mounting bracket for installation. A fluorescent pin glows in the dark for easy retrieval. Item descriptions and manufacturer reference information provided for the requested window breaking hammers is provided to identify a desired standard of performance and quality. A standard level of quality would be comparable to the description. This reference shall not be construed as limiting competition. Items quoted must be equal to or better than what?s identified., 180, EA; LI 003: Dragging Harness. Dragging Harness needs to go into or be secured onto the backpack. Dimensions: Waist Size: Adjustable from 30 inches to 45 inches, Height from waist to non-deployed handle: 20 inches, Length from point of attachment on the harness to the top of the handle system: 14 inches, and Weight: 1 lb 1.6 oz. Must be able to be put on after an incident. The goal is if there were an injured person one to two people could quickly put this on the victim and evacuate them. Item descriptions and manufacturer reference information provided for the requested Dragging Harness is provided to identify a desired standard of performance and quality. A standard level of quality would be comparable to the description. This reference shall not be construed as limiting competition. Items quoted must be equal to or better than what?s identified., 330, EA; LI 004: 10ft Fiberglass Step Ladder. Capable of holding 300 LBS., 10, EA; LI 005: 35ft to 45ft Rope Ladder with hooks that are 17" to 18" wide in order to span a window sill that is up to 17" wide from the inside of the building to the outside. Capable of supporting 300lbs. Number of rungs does not matter as long as a shorter person can use it. Material that does not deteriorate quickly in the weather., 20, 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 - South Dakota 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 - South Dakota 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. 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[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. 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. 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/.