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 20043314 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 448190 with a small business size standard of $6M. This requirement is unrestricted 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 2008-09-28 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be EL PASO, TX 79916 The DHS-Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Body Armor Kit to include: Gen 2 Predator DHS Kit Item # -KIT-DHS-0001 QTY-50 Shoulder Armor Inserts Item # -V-PRED2-QVA3A- QTY-1Side Plate Pocket Armor Panels 6"x8" Item # -SAI-2-LTA QTY-2DBT ESAPI "SHOOTERS CUT" Ballistic Plate Item # -P-POSPC-QVA3A QTY-2 M4/M16 Single Mag Pouch Item # -DBT-ESP810 QTY-2Dbl Mag Pouch w/DetLoc 9mm Item # -BLPM01-2 QTY-2BL MBTR Radio Pouch Item # -BLPM08-1 QTY-1100oz. Hydration Pouch Item # -BLPM31 QTY-1DHS Kit Will Include Item # -BLPM52 QTY-1*** EACH KIT MUST INCLUDE ALL ITEMS AND QTY'S LISTED ABOVE****, 50, Kits; LI 002, SHIPPING, 1, LOT; For this solicitation, DHS-Customs and Border Protection 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. DHS-Customs and Border Protection 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 the point of contact in the FBO notice, 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, 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. 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. AWARD EVALUATION CRITERIA - LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION -- DHS CBP REQUIRED EXACT MATCH FOR THIS PROCUREMENT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENCY OF TRAINING, STANDARDIZATION OF PROPER OPERATOR USE, AS WELL AS FACILITATING THE PROPER FIT/FUNCTION BETWEEN ORIGINAL ARMOR PEICES AND THE NEW AROMOR BEING ACQUIRED, IT IS NECESSARY TO PURCHASE COMPATIBLE ITEMS.
