84--Tactical 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 FY10-GM-60 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 316991 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. 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 2010-05-24 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Sterling, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Bag, Equipment, CZ Gear, 2, EA; LI 002, Belt Duty, Ballistic Nylon, Size: Medium, 2, EA; LI 003, Belt Duty, Ballistic Nylon, Size: Large, 2, EA; LI 004, Helmet, Kevlar, NIJ IIIA, Size: Medium, 2, EA; LI 005, Helmet, Kevlar, NIJ IIIA, Size: Large, 2, EA; LI 006, Holster, Tactical, Dropleg, Right Hand, must accomodate a Glock-17 with light attached, 3, EA; LI 007, Holster, Tactical, Dropleg, LeftHand, must accomodate a Glock-17 with light attached, 1, EA; LI 008, Pouch, Flashlight, 2, EA; LI 009, Pouch, Diversionary Device, 2, EA; LI 010, Picatinny Rail System for AK47 Rifle, 2, EA; LI 011, Balaclava, Gator, 12, EA; LI 012, Goggles, Protective, Gator, 24, PR; LI 013, Foam Hearing Protection, Box of 200, 3, BX; LI 014, Gloves,Nomex, Size: Medium, 12, PR; LI 015, Gloves,Nomex, Size: Large, 6, PR; LI 016, Gloves,Nomex, Size: Extra Large, 6, PR; LI 017, Hood, Nomex, 24, EA; LI 018, Neck Protection for use with Simunitions, 6, EA; LI 019, Groin Protection for use with Simunitions, 6, EA; LI 020, Goggles, Tactical, 8, PR; LI 021, Sling for AK-47 Rifle, 2, EA; LI 022, Flashlight Mini with Pouch, 2, EA; LI 023, Mellinium Protective Mask, Size: Medium, 1, EA; LI 024, Mellinium Protective Mask, Size:Large, 2, EA; LI 025, Canisters for Protective Mask, 6 per case, 1, CS; LI 026, Pouch, Protective Mask, 2, EA; LI 027, Pouch, Radio for Motorola CP-185, 2, EA; LI 028, Compass, Silva Ranger, 2, EA; LI 029, Cleaning Kit for AK-47 Rifle, 8, KT; LI 030, Monadock DC/T 1/2" Wide Double Training Cuff, 10 per package, 10, PG; LI 031, Training Cuff Cutter, 6, EA; LI 032, Vest Mounted Double 9mm Magazine Pouch, 2, EA; LI 033, Dropleg Belt Mounted Triple AK-47 30 Round Magazine Pouch, 2, EA; LI 034, Glasses, Shooting, UV, Clear, 20, PR; LI 035, Surefire Light, Pistol Model: X-300, 4, EA; LI 036, Surefire Classic Universal Weapon Light, Model 600 for Rifles, 4, EA; LI 037, Surefire Model P60 Replacement Lamp, 20, EA; LI 038, AK-47 30 Round Magazine, 8, EA; LI 039, Magazine, LE for Glock17, 8, EA; LI 040, Simunition Ammunition, 1000 rounds per case, 50, CS; LI 041, Deadbolts, 14, EA; LI 042, Door Knob, 14, EA; LI 043, Door Stop, can be wood or rubber, 48, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Department of State 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. Department of State 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. If Seller is bidding Cisco brand equipment, Seller certifies that it is a Cisco Authorized Channel as of the date of the submission of its Bid, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by Cisco to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable Cisco certification/specialization requirements.Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). The Seller confirms to have sourced all Cisco products submitted in this Bid from Cisco or through Cisco Authorized Channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and Ciscos current applicable policies at the time of purchase. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all Cisco software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Cisco Software. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Delivery must be made within 60 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 60 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 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 the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.