SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Video Conference Equipment
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1001 Indian School Rd., NW Suite 347, Albuquerque, NM 87104
- ZIP Code
- 87104
- Solicitation Number
- K0061111024
- Response Due
- 4/8/2011
- Archive Date
- 10/5/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Darlene Dillon, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: (505)563-3025, Fax: (505)563-3019
- E-Mail Address
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darlene.dillon@bia.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 K0061111024 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 2005-50. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334113 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 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 2011-04-08 13:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Albuquerque, NM 87104 The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, VIDEO over IP: Blonder Tongue IP to RF set top box w/remote control #2431IP-AmiNET110, 10, EA; LI 002, Blonder Tongue IP ClientViewer software CD & 50 Licenses #2411 IPCV, 1, EA; LI 003, Blonder Tongue IPTVMPED-2Encoder #2420IMPE, 4, EA; LI 004, Blonder Tongue Chassis & Power Supply #2419IPME-CH, 2, EA; LI 005, Blonder Tongue IPME Stream Manager #2415IPME-SM, 1, EA; LI 006, Blonder Tongue MPEG License Authority Fee #2412IPMPEG-LA, 4, EA; LI 007, Misc Hardware & Consumables --- *****[CLARIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT (CLIN's 001-007): 10 (IP to RF) + 1 (IP Client Viewer) + 4 (IPTV) + 2 (Chassis) + 1 (IPME) + 4 (MPEG) + 1 (Misc Hardware) + Equipment]. ****, 1, EA; LI 008, VIDEO CONFERENCING: Polycom HDX 7001 Inci codec EagleEye HD camera HDX mic arry PPCIP, P+C Eng mt Cables component video DVI RCA audio RCA-RCA, LAN NA pwr. Cntry code 54 NTSC (maintenance contract required) #7200-27670-001, 2, EA; LI 009, Polycom Media center cart/display solution 32" LCD flat Panel monitor w/shelves, speakers includes cart, 2, EA; LI 010, Total coverage premier, 1 yr warranty & technical support, 1, EA; LI 011, Installation configuration and testing at site location of Pueblo Pintado Community School, Cuba, New Mexico--- ************[CLARIFICATION OF VIDEO CONFERENCING (CLIN's 008-011): 2 (Media Centers) + 1 (Warranty & Technical Support 1 yr.) + 1 (Installation configuration & testing) + 1(Installation, testing documentation)].********, 1, 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, Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. 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. 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. 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. Offerors must be registered in Online Representation & Certification Application (ORCA) https://orca.bpn.gov/ at the time of proposal submittal After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release. (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: X 1)52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (2) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUL 2010) (E.O. 13126). X (3) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999). X (4) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). X (5) 52.225-1, Buy American ActSupplies (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). X (6) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The Contractor's invoices must be submitted before payment can be made. The Contractor will be paid on the basis of the invoice, which must state (a) the starting and ending dates of the subscription delivery, the contract number and the word 'final' on final invoice, (b) either that orders have been placed in effect for the addressees required, or that the orders will be placed in effect upon receipt of payment. (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within three days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least three days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ten months. State of New Mexico Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax, FAR 52.229-10 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-04 Termination for Default, FAR 52.249-8 Termination for Convenience, FAR 52.249-01 Prohibition of Assignment of Claims, FAR 52.232-24 Bankruptcy, FAR 52.242-13, Disputes FAR 52.233-1 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, FAR 52.233-04 a) Definitions. As used in this provisionLobbying contact has the meaning provided at 2 U.S.C. 1602(8). The termsagency, influencing or attempting to influence, officer or employee of an agency, person, reasonable compensation, and regularly employed are defined in the FAR clause of this solicitation entitled Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (52.203-12). (b) Prohibition. The prohibition and exceptions contained in the FAR clause of this solicitation entitled Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions(52.203-12) are hereby incorporated by reference in this provision. (c) Certification. The offeror, by signing its offer, hereby certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress on its behalf in connection with the awarding of this contract. (d) Disclosure. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensationwere made. (e) Penalty. Submission of this certification and disclosure is a prerequisite for making or entering into this contract imposed by 31 U.S.C. 1352.Any person who makes an expenditure prohibited under this provision or who fails to file or amend the disclosure required to be filed or amended by this provision, shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000, and not more than $100,000, for each such failure. a) The term "f.o.b. destination," as used in this clause, means-- (1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and (2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee's wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) of the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarded for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee. (b) The Contractor shall-- (1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements; (2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading; (3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract; (4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract; (5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and (6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery. Service of Protest--Department of the Interior (Deviation), FAR 52.233-02 To be Considered for Award, vendors are required to price quote each line item. The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within three days. See Attachment for Wage Determination Rates for Sandoval County, New Mexico.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Zip Code: 87104
- Zip Code: 87104
- Record
- SN02416892-W 20110407/110405234324-c553a21faf4a39d09fc7dc2bc767cc70 (fbodaily.com)
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