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 W45CMJ91491700 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 2005-34. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100.00 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 2009-08-24 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Fort Hood, TX 76544 The USA ACA Fort Hood requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, TouchPrint High Definition 3800 Live Scan with Integrated Full Hand Scanner: Includes appliance and full hand scanning deck standalone cabinet desktop PC with 17" monitor and speakers, TouchPrint Enterprise application software with slap to roll matching. Windows XP O/S and 29.5" deck. One year 9-5 on-site warranty service., 1, EA; LI 002, FBI Live Scan Enterprise Customization: Capture types supported: CAR, DNA, FANC, FAUF, NFUF, MAP, MAPCARD, DARPA. Print layout supported: 1883, 884-L ,884-R, FD249, FD258,FD258APP, Photo Form, R-84, SF-87., 1, EA; LI 003, TouchPrint Enterprise AFIX Tracker: AFIX protocol support using identix OFCS w/WSQ compression., 1, EA; LI 004, NIST Best Practice Photo Capture: Option includes TouchPrint XP photo capture software video camera with automatic tilt pan and zoom frame grabber cables wall mount dual full spectrum flourescent lighting system 18% gray backgound and set up kit., 1, EA; LI 005, Annual Warranty: 12 month warranty, 1, EA; LI 006, TouchPrint Dubplex Fingerprint Card Printer for printing double sided cards., 1, EA; LI 007, TouchPrint Additional Tray 500 Sheet Upgrade for T612, T630, T640, and T522 printers., 1, EA; LI 008, Installation and Training: Standard one day on-site installation and training service., 1, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Hood 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 Hood 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. The apparent awardee shall acknowledge acceptance of any and all re-postings (amendments), in writing, prior to any award resulting from this solicitation. This solicitation has been amended to: Engage FedBizOps. All other terms and conditions remain the same. NAICS Code 423430 must be on Contractor's CCR before a bid can be accepted 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. See attached applicable provisions and clauses. Response from vendors is required, if applicable, to the following: 52.209-5, 52.209-6, 52.212-3, 52.212-3 Alt1, 52.222-48 and 252.247-7022. Any applicable provisions and clauses must be provided electronically prior to the solicitation closing time and date by email to
contact@example.gov. Proposed responders must submit any questions concerning this solicitation before 1400 CST, 20 Aug 09, to reasonably expect a response from the Government. Those questions not received within the prescribed date will not be considered. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Bid MUST be good for 30 days after submission. FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)
