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 W912K6-16-Q-2004 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 2005-85. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335999 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.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 2015-12-16 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be MIddle River, MD 21220 The National Guard - Maryland requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Ultra Low Temp Freezer - 22? x 22? x 22?? inside internal dimensions required and freezer must be capable of achieving a minimum temperature of -85 degrees centigrade. Item is also Stock Listed under NSN: 4110-01-585-5705 or 4110-01-164-4726., 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, National Guard - Maryland 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 - Maryland 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. 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/. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. FAR clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acqnet.gov/far and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract: FAR 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management Registration (AUG 2012); FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government?s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Item and any addenda to the provisions; 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; DFARS 252-212-7001 (Dev) Contract Terms, Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons; FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to Know Information; FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.227-1, Authorization and Consent; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.243-1, Changes Fixed Price; FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFARS 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer?s Representative; DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of former DOD Officials; DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DFARS 252.203-7005, Representations Relating to Compensation for Former DOD Officials; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, Alternate A; DFARS 252.204-7008, Export-Controlled Items; DFARS 252.209-7999, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law ? Fiscal &Year 2013 Appropriations; DFARS 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial items applies to the Request for Quotation and offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal or indicate (with DUNS Number) that current information is available on the federal government website SAM (https://www.sam.gov/). The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a government contract The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; DFARS 252-232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; and DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea ? Alternate III