SOLICITATION NOTICE
84 -- Gentex Flight Helmets
- Notice Date
- 5/7/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1331 Pennslyvania Ave, Washington, DC 20229
- ZIP Code
- 20229
- Solicitation Number
- 20056794
- Response Due
- 5/12/2010
- Archive Date
- 11/8/2010
- Point of Contact
- Name: John Fales, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 2023442557, Fax: 2023441254
- E-Mail Address
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john.fales@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 20056794 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 2005-34. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339113 with a small business size standard of 500.00 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 2010-05-12 16:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Manassas, VA 20110 The DHS Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, HHK8-3XL - HGU-84 Dual SPH ANVIS X-Large, 10, EA; LI 002, HHk8-2L HGU-84 Dual SPH ANVIS Large, 2, EA; LI 003, HPH-H84 Fill, Sand & Paint New HGU-84 Black, 12, EA; LI 004, HCM-EL-BF06 Electret Microphone, Flex Boom & 6" Cord, 12, EA; LI 005, HBS1-WX-4LRG Skull Cap Solid White Large, 12, EA; LI 006, HCE-PKIT CEP Kit With Std CEP, Interface & 1 Pair Std Tips Kit Includes:Standard CEPHelmet InterfaceOne Pair Standard Eartips, 3, EA; LI 007, HRCE-H84 install CEP HGU-84 Tag #, 3, EA; LI 008, HG-D7932-5 SPH Dual lense outer gradient, 12, EA; LI 009, HG-D7933-5 SPH Dual lens inner high contrast, 12, EA; LI 010, HCA-K300 ANR kit 300 Ohm with auto shut-off battery pack, 12, EA; LI 011, HCA-1H-C00SK ANR cord TP 120 helo coiled same side BPack, 12, EA; LI 012, HRCA-H84 install ANR HGU-84 Tag #, 12, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***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 within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Customs and Border Protection 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 Customs and Border Protection 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. Unless the Buyer indicates otherwise within a particular line item description, each Seller shall include in its online Bid individual pricing for all required line items in order to be considered for award (i.e., Do not use the Included in another line item function when pricing each line item). If a line item cannot be separately priced, you must notify the buyer through the FedBid Submit a Question feature regarding which line item(s) should be included in which other line item(s) and request reposting. Failure to comply with this term may result in the Bid being determined to be 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. CCR Requirement & ORCA Requirement -- Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Offeror must also be registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). If the offeror is not registered in the ORCA, it may do so through the ORCA website https://orca.bpn.gov Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. 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 http://www.acqnet.gov/far. An award will be made to a responsive offeror (who submits all required submissions on time), whose past performance does not pose a risk to the Government, and whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). An offer is technically acceptable if its technical capabilities conform to the Government's Statement of Work (attached). Question Deadline - All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via the FedBid system NO LATER THAN 1 PM ET May 11, 2010. Any questions after this deadline may not be considered due to the time sensitivity of this requirement. Only questions submitted via the FedBid system will be addressed. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; reduce the vulnerability of the United States to terrorism; and minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery, from terrorist attacks that do occur within the United States. To support the Office of Air and Marine's current mission, these exact helmets must be procured. Official Signed Justification is on file.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USCS/PDDC20229/20056794/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Manassas, VA 20110
- Zip Code: 20110
- Zip Code: 20110
- Record
- SN02143822-W 20100509/100507234822-0e1cf0305cbf3b8febcac8c76824f39e (fbodaily.com)
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