Personal Locator Beacon

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is HSCG33-08-Q-DTB597 is assigned for tracking purposes only. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15. This requirement is being solicited under full and open competition to provide temporary lodging. The NAICS Code is 334511 with a small business size standard of 75 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract. Anticipated award date: April 21st, 2008. Refer questions to Deborah Cefaratti @contact@example.gov. Quotes to arrive no later than April 17th, 2008, no later than 2:00PM Pacific Time via email. ITEM 0001: Personal Locator Beacon QTY: 15 ITEM 0002: Personal Locator Battery Qty: 15 Meeting the following minimum specifications: Hand-held, light weight Personal Location Beacon that features a built-in GPS receiver (Global Positioning System) that is combined with a 406 MHz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Nov 2007) applies (with the exception of paragraph f). Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Nov 2007), with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-4, HSAR Clause 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006) (a) prohibitions. Section 835 of Public Law 107-296, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity after November 25, 2002, which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of homeland security, or to prevent the loss of any jobs in the United States or prevent the Government from incurring any additional costs that otherwise would not occur. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb 2008) applies to this acquisition. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are applicable: This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. Also note that paragraph (b) of FAR 52.204-8, applies. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items Feb 2008) -52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755) -52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O.13126) -52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) -52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), -52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Mar 2005) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332) Quotes may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Unit Price, Extended Price, Estimated Delivery Date ARO, Payment Terms and discount offered for prompt payment, and must include the required FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2007) of copies can be obtained by calling the Agency or by downloading from the FedBizOps website. The closing date and time of receipt of offers is April 17th, 2008 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Fascimile or Email quotes are acceptable and may be Emailed to