78--Athletic Training Equipment

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 W37HFT82390003 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 423910 with a small business size standard of 100 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 2008-09-16 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Ft. Jackson, SC 29207 The USA ACA Fort Jackson requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, 9229-18 Mettler Electronics Corp, Electrotherapy Cart, three shelf cart, part number 73, plastic utility cart with 3-shelves for medical devices and accessories. Cart has four casters to roll easily around the clinic., 12, EA; LI 002, 71006 Chattanooga Intelect Legend Ultra Sound - Chattanooga Group Ultrasound, Dual Channel, Part number 71006. Dual frequency ultrasound (1 and 3.3 MHz) features 5 cm2 soundhead which offers 10%, 20%, 50% and Continous Duty Cycle selections and head warming Optional 2 cm2 and 10 cm2 soundheads ETL listed and cETL listed., 12, EA; LI 003, 96701 Monarch 828E Fitness Cycle with Calibration package - Monarch 828e ErgoMedic testing fitness cycle, 7, EA; LI 004, 5149 A Vinyl coated iron Dumbells w/10 weight - Complete set of 20 dumbells, 2 each of all 10 weights, 12, EA; LI 005, 2638-27 Magic Speed Rope - Blue, 12, EA; For this solicitation, USA ACA Fort Jackson 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 Jackson 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 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, 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: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The following DFARS clauses are applicable under DFAS 252.212-7001: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JUN 2005) Desired Delivery: 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. Sellers must present their representations and certifications, upon request, through the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http:orca.bpn.gov. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or used products. No "GREY" market items. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.) No partial shipments unless otherwise specified at time of order In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports, the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF-RA). This application allows DOD contractors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents electronically. The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil and there is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under about WAWF, Training External Link, Vendor Getting Started Guide. Contractors may also obtain assistance by contacting the WAWF Customer Support (Help Desk) at toll free- +1 (555) 000-0000; commercial: +1 (555) 000-0000; Fax commercial: +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov