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 W911RZ-09-T-0040 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 2005-26. 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 2009-03-02 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be FORT CARSON, CO 80913 The USA ACA Fort Carson requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Brand Name or Equal to the Recon Scout. Description and Specifications can be found at http://www.recon-scout.com/products/index.cfm - 1.2 LB 1.3 HOUR ENDURANCE, RECHARGEABLE, THROWABLE, LAUNCHABLE, REPEATED IMPACT OF 30 FT ONTO CONCRETE, REMOTE CONTROL-100 TO 700 RANGE DEPENDING ON ENVIRONMENT, VIDEO AND INFRARED SENSOR, ULTRA LOW LIGHT CAPABLE (.0003 LUX) STEALTHY OPERATION, ROBOTIC SENSOR PLATFORM, TWO WHEELED BAR BELLED DESIGNED, (8 INCHES IN LENGTH AND 4 INCHES WHEEL DIAMETER)., 3, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Carson 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 Fort Carson 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 (
+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. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. 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. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, and 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-50. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Delivery shall be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Award will be made on the basis of technically acceptable low price and delivery date. The Government intends to evaluate offers and make award without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. The following DFARS clauses will apply to this award and are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM: 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration, 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests-Wide Area Workflow, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program The Contractor shall provide a signed copy of the Buy American Act certificate with their quotes. A copy of the clause 252.225-7001 can be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM. All invoices shall be submitted and uploaded via Wide Area Workflow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. Information is available at https://wawf.eb.mil/. FOB Destination terms apply to this acquisition. The quotation price shall include all shipping and handling charges. Shipping and/or handling charges shall not be listed in the quotation as a separate line item entry. Applicable shipping or handling charges shall be included into the unit/extended price. The Government will not accept re-manufactured or repaired equipment. 52.211-6, If an item in this solicitation is identified as brand name or equal, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Governments needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that equal products must meet are specified in the solicitation.
