Complete Fabrication and Outfitting of a Mobile Command Vehicle

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in and attached to this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation from which a proposal will be requested. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-72. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 336211 and the Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This will be a firm-fixed price contract to complete the fabrication and outfitting of a new, replacement Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Office in New York City (see the attached SOW). The FBI intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with MBF Industries, Inc., 210 Tech Drive, Sanford, FL 32771. The proposed contract action is for delivery of a product for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting a quotation to include product/functional specifications/descriptions and pricing. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all data received within five (5) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Destination-FOB. Acceptance for both Phase I and II activities will be combined and completed simultaneously. The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable and can be obtained by using the internet, http://www.acquisition.gov or by a written request to Government POC at facsimile number (202) 324-1263 or e-mail, kenton.jenkins@ic.fbi.gov. FAR provisions; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (NOV 2013); 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEPT 2013); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2014) - applicable clauses, see attached. FBI specific clause - Release of Information - Publications by Contractor Personnel: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) specifically requires that Contractors shall not divulge, publish, or disclose information or produce material acquired as or derived from the performance of their duties. For purposes of this Clause, "Information" shall include but not be limited to: in any Media or all media including on the web or web sites; publications, studies, books, theses, photographs, films or public announcements, press releases describing any part of the subject matter of this contract or any phase of any program hereunder, except to the extent such is: 1. already known to the Contractor prior to the commencement of the contract; and, 2. required by law, regulation, subpoena or government or judicial order to be disclosed, including the Freedom of Information Act. No release of information shall be made without the prior written consent of the Office of Public Affairs and the Contracting Officer. The contractor and author are warned that disclosure is not without potential consequences. The FBI will make every effort to review proposed publications in a timely manner to accommodate these and other publications. These obligations do not cease upon completion of the contract. The proposal in response to this combined synopsis/solicitation is to be delivered electronically to the Government POC email listed above by COB, 6/18/2014. No telephone inquires will be accepted.