This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Synopsis: 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 PA10177110 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 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 446199 with a small business size standard of $7.0 million. 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 30 August 2012 at 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Medical Battalion Training Site Building 19-79 Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003-5002. The USPFO for Pennsylvania requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Stryker Performance-Pro XT Model 6086 Ambulance Cot See "Salient Features" for Salient Features, 8 EA; Salient Features: Model Number 6086 Height: Position 1 13.8 in (35 cm) Position 2 22 in (56 cm) Position 3 25.8 in (66 cm) Position 4 28.1 in (71 cm) Position 5 31.9 in (81 cm) Position 6 34.6 in (88 cm) Position 7 37.3 in (95 cm) Position 8 40 in (102 cm) Position 9 42.2 in (107 cm) Load Height Adjustment High Deck heights 32 in (81 cm) and above Mid Deck heights between 30 - 32 in (76 - 81 cm) Low Deck heights below 30 in (76 cm) Length Standard 80 in (203 cm) Minimum 64 in (163 cm) Width 23 in (58 cm) Weight2 89 lb (40 kg) Wheels Diameter 6 in (15 cm) Width 2 in (5 cm) Articulation Backrest 0 -73 Shock Position +15 Optional Knee Gatch 30 Maximum Weight Capacity 700 lb (318 kg) Minimum Operator Required Occupied Cot 2 Unoccupied Cot 1 Recommended Fastener System Power-LOADTM Model 6390 Floor Mount Model 6370 or 6377 Wall Mount Model 6371 Recommended Loading Height3 Up to 34 in (86 cm) 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, the USPFO for Pennsylvania 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. USPFO for Pennsylvania 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. 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 CCR system has migrated to System for Award Management (SAM) database. An offeror may access SAM via the SAM website 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/. In addition to any the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. BID SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO BUY MUST INCLUDE SIGNED SF 1449 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.