SOLICITATION NOTICE
75 -- Delivery and Installation of Bulletin Boards
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Headquarters TSA, Office of Acquisitions - TSA 25, Arlington, VA 22202
- ZIP Code
- 22202
- Solicitation Number
- HSTS01-08-Q-RES672
- Response Due
- 7/22/2008
- Archive Date
- 1/18/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Rebecca Leake, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 5712272861, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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rebecca.leake@dhs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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 HSTS01-08-Q-RES672 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 2005-24. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 323118 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2008-07-22 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DHS-Transportation Security Administration requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, The Transportation Security Administration requires 48 bulletin boards as follows:The boards shall be enclosed and lockable with a cork display area for posters and flyers. Features: Display and protect information behind clear, shatterproof acrylic locking doors. Self-healing natural cork holds push pins tightly and provides a resilient surface. Dense fiberboard backing, sealed to reduce moisture absorption and resist warping. Full length hinges. Includes mounting hardware. Board type: Bulletin Board Width: 60 in Board Height: 36 in Surface material: Natural Cork Over Fiberboard Doors: 2 locking Frame: Anodized Aluminum The white boards require delivery and installation per the requirements listed in this solicitation. Contractor shall propose estimated installation time in the technical specification submitted to Rebecca.Leake@dhs.gov per instructions in this solicitation., 48, EA; For this solicitation, DHS-Transportation Security Administration 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. DHS-Transportation Security Administration 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. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to Rebecca.Leake@dhs.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 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 a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The NAICS code for this procurement is 424120 Stationary and Office Supplies. The size standard in number of employees is 100. A Fixed Price Purchase Order will be issued for award. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.Vendors must be currently registered and have a valid certification in the online Representation and Certifications Application. (https://orca.bpn.gov/) Quotations are to be submitted as all or none. Quotes must be good for 30 days after submission and submitted utilizing FedBid. Vendors must provide detailed specification information for the items. URLs are acceptable. Technical Specification information (including estimated installation time) shall be provided by email to Rebecca.Leake@dhs.gov prior to the submission deadline. If this information is not provided, vendor may be considered unresponsive. Evaluation Methods: Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government and provide the best value by meeting the technical specifications and providing the lowest price. Past performance is a consideration in the responsibility determination. The apparent low bid that appears to meet the technical specification of the requirement shall provide a sample prior to award. The Contract Specialist will contact the apparent low bid with instructions on submitting the sample. The sample shall be received at TSA 25, 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, VA 22202 by 2:00 p.m. Washington DC time within two business days of notification. Sample means a product sample required to be submitted by a bidder to show those characteristics of the offered products that cannot adequately be described by specifications, purchase descriptions, or the invitation for bid. The Government must receive the sample by the time specified. If the bidder fails to submit the sample on time, the Government will reject the bid. The Government will test or evaluate the bid sample to determine compliance with all the characteristics listed for examination in this solicitation. The Government will reject the bid when the sample fails to conform to the required characteristics. Samples shall be (1) Submitted at no expense to the Government; and (2) Returned only at the bidders request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. Inside delivery and installation is required (each board shall be installed at different locations throughout the TSA's 601 and 701 buildings) along with trash removal during normal working days and hours. Delivery will require 48 hours prior notification to Renita Kennedy (contact information to be provided upon award). The delivery truck must be equipped with a lift gate and the driver will be required to provide a palette jack and other necessary equipment to accommodate inside delivery and installation requirements. The vehicle shall not exceed twelve (12) feet and six (6) inches. It is critical that the Contractor proposes the estimated installation time to hang the bulletin boards. Government Escorts and scheduling of conference rooms where installations shall take place will be made based on Contractors proposed installation time. Contractor shall provide in the detailed specification emailed to Rebecca.Leake@dhs.gov the following: (1) The estimated amount of time each white board installation will take. Questions are due July 18, 2008 by 10:00 a.m. local Washington, D.C. time and shall be submitted in writing to Rebecca.Leake@dhs.gov. An amendment to the solicitation shall be posted to answer any questions received. No questions will be answered via telephone. Delivery/Installation shall be made within 45 days of award. The exact date/time of delivery and installation shall be determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative, Renita Kennedy. Delivery/Installation location: 601/701 South 12th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22202. New Equipment ONLY, no manufactured products. -Freight elevators will be available to the installers and can accommodate the boards. -The truck will park in the loading dock but may have to be moved -Someone is not required to stay in the vehicle at all times but the location of the individual must be provided in case the truck needs to be moved. -The buildings floor does not require protection - The boards will be hung on drywall (as opposed to concrete)
- Web Link
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FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=513fa7d1f839539b76f1563257a1da58&tab=core&_cview=1)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple shipping information.
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Record
- SN01613159-W 20080716/080714222002-76c6ccc694e1fb856a9f056f1ed933b5 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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