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 RFQ-R7-04252020-00001 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 200.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com, will end on: 2020-05-01 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above. FOB Destination shall be Kansas City, MO 64131 The DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency requires the following items, Brand Name Only (Exact Match), to the following: LI 001: Tyvek Suit (Size - Medium). DuPont Tyvek 400 (TY120, TY122, TY125, and/or TY127) Individually Packed Disposable Protective Coverall with Elastic Cuffs, Attached Hood and Boots, White, Medium, 500, Each; LI 002: Tyvek Suit (Size - Large). DuPont Tyvek 400 TY120, TY122, TY125, and/or TY127) Individually Packed Disposable Protective Coverall with Elastic Cuffs, Attached Hood and Boots, White, Large, 1750, Each; LI 003: Tyvek Suit (Size - Extra Large). DuPont Tyvek 400 (TY120, TY122, TY125, and/or TY127) Individually Packed Disposable Protective Coverall with Elastic Cuffs, Attached Hood and Boots, White, Extra Large, 1750, 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace 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 Federal Emergency Management Agency 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or via email at
contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
contact@example.gov of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Partial shipping is acceptable. 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) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. 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/. 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) 30 DAYS The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 90 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. This is full and open competition. The Government intends to award one or more firm-fixed price contracts with a comparative evaluation based on delivery and price. The basis of award is best value. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions to the offeror that represents best value to the Government. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Evaluation criteria is price and delivery based on comparative evaluation. Faster delivery will be considered more favorable. Delivery is equally important when compared to price.
