SOLICITATION NOTICE
51 -- Techtools
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 North Fort Myer Dr, Rosslyn, VA 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- 1019030662
- Response Due
- 9/28/2010
- Archive Date
- 3/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Harry Lundy, Title: Contracting Officer, Phone: 7038756014, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
lundyhe@state.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 1019030662 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 2005-44. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332213 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 2010-09-28 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Roto-Rugged wheeled case 12" deep 17-34 x 14-1/2 x 12", 6, EA; LI 002, Jensen Tools 9123B001 Pallet #1 with tools, 6, EA; LI 003, Jensen Tools 418-906 Pallet #18 with tools, 6, EA; LI 004, Jenson Green Tool Bag - 892-030, 6, EA; LI 005, Diagonal Cutters - 1-003, 6, EA; LI 006, Paladin Datacomm Tech Kit - 49141, 6, EA; LI 007, Fluke Digital Multimeter - 179, 6, EA; LI 008, Paladin PC Cable Check Pro - 1577, 6, EA; LI 009, Tempo Speaker Probe - 200EP, 6, EA; LI 010, Tempo Tone Generator -77Hp, 6, EA; LI 011, Leica Laser Meter - DISTO D330, 6, EA; LI 012, Corning Unicam Fiber Term Kit - TKT-UNICAM, 6, EA; LI 013, Corning Visual Fault Locator - VFLO350, 6, EA; LI 014, 06500 Blunt Nose Multi-Plier 600 Series - 423-784, 6, EA; LI 015, Imperial Tube Cutter 3/8-2 5/8 P/N 206-FB, 6, EA; LI 016, Panduit Wire Stripper - CJAST, 6, EA; LI 017, Panduit Blade - CJASTB, 6, EA; LI 018, Paladin 4933 Ultimate Premise Service Kit, 6, EA; LI 019, Fluke Networks 10665-000 Blade for NT "BIX" Blocks, 6, EA; LI 020, Fluke Networks 10565-000 Blade for Krone Blocks, 6, EA; LI 021, Panduit Giga Punch GPST, 6, EA; LI 022, Dewalt DW1956 16-Piece Pilot Point Drill Bit Set, 6, EA; LI 023, Irwin 10502ZR Unibit Set, 3 pc., 1/8 - 3/4", 6, EA; LI 024, Stanley 33-735 FatMax Tape Rule, Inch, 1-1/4" x 35 ft., 6, EA; LI 025, Stanley 43-512 Lighted Torpedo Level, 6, EA; LI 026, Nicholson 22040 (C004091) 5- pc. General Purpose File Set, 6, EA; LI 027, Ideal 35-465 Solid Barrel Crimp Tool, 20-26AWG D-Subminiature, 6, EA; LI 028, Leatherman 830144 Core, 6, EA; LI 029, Dewalt DCD920KX 1/2" Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, 6, EA; LI 030, Corning CTS Adapter - TER-CTS-SC, 6, EA; LI 031, SPK4040 Skewdriver Pro Kit, 6, EA; LI 032, Ideal Circuit Tester 61-035, 6, 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, 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. If Seller is bidding Cisco brand equipment, Seller certifies that it is a Cisco Authorized Channel as of the date of the submission of its Bid, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by Cisco to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable Cisco certification/specialization requirements.Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). The Seller confirms to have sourced all Cisco products submitted in this Bid from Cisco or through Cisco Authorized Channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and Ciscos current applicable policies at the time of purchase. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all Cisco software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Cisco Software. 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.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Agencies require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturers warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturers current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. (a) The provider of information technology shall certify applications are fully functional and operate correctly as intended on systems using the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC). This includes Internet Explorer 7 configured to operate on Windows XP and Vista (in Protected Mode on Vista). For the Windows XP settings, see http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_WinXP.html and for the Windows Vista settings, see: http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_vista.html.(b) The standard installation, operation, maintenance, update, and/or patching of software shall not alter the configuration settings from the approved FDCC configuration. The information technology should also use the Windows Installer Service for installation to the default program files directory and should be able to silently install and uninstall.(c) Applications designed for normal end users shall run in the standard user context without elevated system administration privileges.(d) The Department of State currently intends to use Vista in Protected Mode in the future when all devices at all worldwide locations have sufficient capacity to permit an upgrade from the XP operating system. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. 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. **TO HAVE A BID CONSIDERED FOR AWARD FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL & MEET OR EXCEED BUYS, ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE MANUFACTURER, PART # AND EXTENDED SPECIFICATIONS OF THE EXACT MODEL BEING PROPOSED FOR ALL LINE ITEMS. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN A 'NON RESPONSIVE' BID AND REMOVAL FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/FedBid.com/FedBid1/1019030662/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
- Zip Code: 22150
- Zip Code: 22150
- Record
- SN02297625-W 20100929/100927234328-f2fec4dd3c79204282b04f8452bd21c2 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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