59--TCI Military "Y" Cable (Radio Interface Splitter)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W8086C72207191 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 05-18. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334290 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. 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 2007-08-27 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Drum, NY 13602 The USA ACA Ft. Drum requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, TCI Headset "Y" adapter. Salient characteristics: Top connection: U-329A (5-conductor). Lower connection: (2) U-328 (5-conductor). NATO standard. Enables two way communication devices to be connected to one radio connection. Used in combination with a TCI tactical headset and military handset (H-250). FIVE conductor wiring requirement- MIL PRC Radio systems with U-288 or U-328 interface. , 425, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Ft. Drum 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. USA ACA Ft. Drum is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, 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 (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. 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 (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (The full text of FAR and DFAR Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), FAR 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration(CCR), (interested parties are required to be registered in the CCR database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.),FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses cited within 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A, DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition, DFAR 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, The following Clauses cited within 252.232-7001 are applicable to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023. The Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (The full text of FAR Provisions may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ ) , FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certification (interested parties are required to input their Representations and Certifications into the online representations and certifications application (ORCA) database which is located at the following internet address: http://www.bpn.gov.), FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror's, FAR 52.212-2 - Evaluation-Commercial Items (the following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award shall be made to the low responsible, responsive quoter); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representative. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to contact@example.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. FBO- The - FBO provision located under the Contract/Bidding Req instruction is amended to change the following,this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quote (RFQ) not an Invitation For Bid (IFB).