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 40408482SB 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 2005-100. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811211 with a small business size standard of $7.50M. This requirement is a [ 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 2018-09-20 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Winslow, AZ 86047 The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: BOSE 402 Loudspeakers and Mounting Hardware (For the Gym), 4, EA; LI 002: BOSE MB210 Loudspeakers and Mounting Hardware (2 for the Gym and 2 for the Auditorium), 4, EA; LI 003: BOSE Control Space and Required Expansion Auto Cards (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 004: BOSE CC-16 Control Pad (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 005: BOSE Power Match Configurable Amplifier (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 006: Pro Power/AC Powerline - Conditioner (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 007: Shure Wireless Handheld Microphones (2 for the Gym and 3 for the Auditorium), 5, EA; LI 008: Input Audio Bank for Microphones and Audion Source Inputs (2 for the Gym and 2 for the Auditorium), 4, EA; LI 009: Panel Power Protector - Surge Protector (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 010: Shure Quick-Release Desktop Microphone Stand (For the Gym), 1, EA; LI 011: Security Cabinet W/Door - Audio Equipment (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 012: Audio-Speakers and Microphone Cable (as required) (8 for the Gym and 6 for the Auditorium), 14, EA; LI 013: Professional Installation and Training (1 for the Gym and 1 for the Auditorium), 2, EA; LI 014: BOSE Room-Match Loudspeakers and Mounting Hardware (for the Auditorium), 1, EA; LI 015: 3 ea Microphone Stands w/Wireless Holders (for the Auditorium), 1, EA; LI 016: Epson-Powerlite 4200 Lumens Projector (for the Auditorium), 1, EA; LI 017: Universal Projector Ceiling Mount & Hardware Setup (for the Auditorium), 1, EA; LI 018: Lot installation Cost - Seba Dalkai Boarding School Gynmasium System, 1, EA; LI 019: Lot installation Cost - Seba Dalkai Boarding School Auditorium System, 1, EA; LI 020: All Applicable Taxes THIS IS AN ALL OR NONE PURCHASE. SOW: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supervision and incidentals necessary to install this sound system into the Gymnasium and the Auditorium at Seba Dalkai Boarding School in Seba Dalkai, Airzona. The contractor is required to install all equipment and provide the school with training on how to use the equipment., 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. Vendors must price out every line item. Do NOT use ‘included in line item’ feature when submitting a bid. Failure to submit pricing on every line item may deem your bid unacceptable 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 apply to this solicitation: 1452.226-70 Indian Preference; 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program; 1452.280-1 Notice of Indian small business economic enterprise set-aside; 1452.280-2 Notice of Indian economic enterprise set-aside; 1452.280-3 Subcontracting limitations;1452.280-4 Indian economic enterprise representation; and 1480.102 Buy Indian Act acquisition regulations. In accordance with 25 U.S.C. 3201 (P.L. 101-630), Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; 42 U.S.C. 13041, Crime Control Act of 1990; 441 Departmental Manual, Personnel Security and Suitability Requirements all positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment. Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program; and a favorable background investigation determination conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of the Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program prior to contract award or made within 60 days of incorporation of this clause into a current/existing contract. Pending completion of a background investigation by OPM, the Contractor who has been granted a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be within the sight and under the supervision of a Government employee who has had a completed background investigation (42 U.S.C 13041 (3)) during contract performance until a final background investigation determination has been made. Prior employment with the Federal Government, including BIA, OIEP or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, does not assure that the appropriate screening or investigation was conducted nor does it alleviate or guarantee a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination or background investigation. Prior to an award or during the 60 day period discussed in paragraph two, it is solely the company, individual or contractor's responsibility to contact the BIA, OIEP Personnel Security and Suitability Program at 505-563-5287/5288/5289/5294 in order to obtain a complete security package, which includes but is not limited to appropriate investigative forms and/or inquire about their previous investigation; and, obtain a screening (applicant and suitability) determination, and subsequent final background investigation. If an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made, a purchase order shall not be awarded to the individual who received an unfavorable screening or to the company who has proposed to employ the individual to perform the work. The individual and or the company who proposed to employ this individual may be determined to be non-responsible if an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determinations is made, which will make them ineligible for purchase order award. If an unfavorable final background investigation determination is made, the purchase order may be terminated and the employee in question shall not be authorized to provide service to the BIA, OIEP, if the services involve contact with or regular control over Indian children. See attachment for Full text