Emergency Locator Transmitters

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, National Supply & Logistics Center, El Paso, Texas, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSBP1008Q1728 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This is a request for quotation in accordance with FAR 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-24. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments and award will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. This is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. The following are needed: CLIN 00010: P/N 455-5014 C406-1 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Assembly Kit which includes Remote Switch Kit: Estimated 15 Each $___________ each. Delivery shall be within 60 calendar days after award of the order. Delivery is to be FOB Destination to CBP National Supply and Logistics Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906 per Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation 3052.247-72. Quotations shall be valid for 60 days after date of receipt. This is a RFQ for a Requirements type contract which will be in effect for one calendar year from date of award. The quantities shown constitute the Governments best estimate of its requirement. Evaluation and award shall be based upon the best estimated quantities listed above and are not ordered herein. The actual quantities will be ordered in accordance with the contract terms and conditions by individually funded delivery orders, Calls against an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement, or by Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card. Orders/Calls/Purchases may be made by Cheryl Aldridge (within Warrant authority), Benjamin Montez ($10,000 limit) and Erik Carrera ($10,000 limit). Required NOAA Official 406MHz Registration Form will be provided at time of order. Contractor must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration, Online Representations and Certifications Application (http://orca.bpn.gov), and provide DUNS number and TIN with quotation. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334511. The small business size standard is 750 employees. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Award will be made to the technically acceptable, lowest price quotation, from a responsible Quoter as defined in FAR Part 9, who also has satisfactory record of past performance as described in FAR subpart 42.15. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items is applicable. Items within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following clauses are applicable: Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-13; Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; Add FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (a) "date of award for one calendar year; FAR 52-216-19, Order Limitations (a) one, (b)(1) 15, (2) 15, (3) 5, (d) 5; FAR 216-21, Requirements (f) expiration of contract; FAR 52.225-7, Waiver of Buy American Act for Civil Aircraft and Related Articles; FAR 52.232-1, Payments; FAR 232-36, Payment by Third Party (for Purchase card purchases); FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form); FAR 52.247-34. F.o.b. Destination; HSAR 3052.209-70, Prohibition of Contracts with Corporate Expatriates; and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Please include company name, address and POC phone number on all quotes. Include with your quotation, a list of customer references, which includes point of contact name and phone number for past performance evaluation. Quotes are due at 1:00 PM on the date cited above at CBP National Supply and Logistics Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. Should you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Aldridge at +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1.