Durastill Water Distillers Model no. 30J4 110V/60 cycle or equal

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has a requirement for 218 water distillers. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is RFQ S-MX530-14-Q-0001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-71. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333241 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 January 17, 2014, 12:00 Eastern. FOB Destination shall be in the Shipping Instructions. The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: Line item number 001: 218 Durastill Water Distillers Model no. 30J4 110V/60 cycle or equal (direct equivalent brand). Water distillers with the following specifications: -Stainless Steel construction -Stainless steel alloy evaporators -110V/60 cycle -Dual compartment system -Complete pre and post filter -Produce 30 liters (approx. eight gallons) of water per 24 hours -Fifteen liter (approx. four gallon) storage compartment -Faucet with water site gauge on storage compartment -Built-in drain on distiller compartment -Gas vent system - Water distiller (per each unit) - Height 13 inches - Width 20 inches - Depth 13 inches - Shipping Weight 34 lbs - Storage Tank (per each unit) - Height 6.5 inches - Width 23 inches - Depth 16.5 inches - Shipping Weight 14 lbs - Automatic high level control - Faucet with water site gauge - 15 liter (approximately 4 gallons) stainless steel storage -FOB delivery to the US Logistics Center in Brownsville, TX ***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 prior to December 23, 2013 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 (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. 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 (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.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. 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. Interested Offerors must have a Contractor Identification Number. Offerors who do not have a Contractor Identification Number, must register in the "Data Universal Numbering System" (DUNS) at the following internet website/address http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. In order to receive an award, Offerors must also be registered in the System for Award Management at the following link https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . 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 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Any addenda(s) to the provisions and clauses also apply. Delivery shall be made to the US Logistics Center in Brownsville, TX. Offerors shall specify delivery time on the offer. The complete address(es) will be announced on the awarded Purchase Order. The minimum warranty required is: 15 years stainless steel 3 years all parts 24/6 installation and technical support