MOD | J | Extended Maintenance Warranty, Human Patient Simulator, Model ECS351 and TDCK246

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 03, 2011 FBO #3570
MODIFICATION

J -- Extended Maintenance Warranty, Human Patient Simulator, Model ECS351 and TDCK246

Notice Date: 9/1/2011
Notice Type: Modification/Amendment
Contracting Office: SOUTHERN REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE, FORT GORDON, GA 30905
ZIP Code: 30905
Solicitation Number: W91YTV-11-T-0293
Response Due: 9/16/2011
Archive Date: 3/14/2012
Point of Contact: Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
E-Mail Address: Clientservices@fedbid.com;
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: AMENDMENT NOTICE: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 W91YTV-11-T-0293 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 2005-53. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325413 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 2011-09-16 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Fort Rucker, AL 36362 The U.S. Army MEDCOM Southeast Regional Contracting Office requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, Extended Maintenance Warranty, Model ECS351 to include: Labor and material for repairs,timely repairs of faulty module/sub-modules, software upgrade service, customer support hotline, On-site repairs, as needed basis, Preventive Maintenance once per year, Customer Support technicians.Period of Performance: October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012Delivery location: US Army Aeromedical Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1, EA; LI 002, Contractor Manpower ReportPeriod of Performance: October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012Delivery location: US Army Aeromedical Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1, EA; LI 003, Extended Maintenance Warranty Model TDC246 to include: Labor and material for repairs,timely repairs of faulty module/sub-modules, software upgrade service, customer support hotline, On-site repair, as needed basis, Preventive Maintenance once per year, Customer Support technicians.Period of Performance: October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012Delivery location: US Army Aeromedical Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1, EA; LI 004, Contractor Manpower ReportPeriod of Performance: October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012Delivery location: US Army Aeromedical Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 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, U.S. Army MEDCOM Southeast Regional Contracting Office 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. U.S. Army MEDCOM Southeast Regional Contracting Office 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. Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items(JUN 20100 (u) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and LOCAL clauses included herein are incorporated into this contract either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see clause 52.252-2 herein for locations where full text can be found. Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUL 2010 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment DEC 2010 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside JUN 2003 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation APR 2009 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (FEB 1999) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) (EEO) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (OCT 2010) COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (FEB 2009) EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT ? REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2007) POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011) ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984) PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER?CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991) REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (JAN 2009) REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JAN 2009) CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (MAR 2008) LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991) OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984) EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (APR 2010) CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2011) (DEVIATION) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) (m) The non-FAR Part 12 discretionary FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and MEDCOM provisions included herein are incorporated into this solicitation either by reference or in full text. If incorporated by reference, see provision 52.252-1 for locations where full text can be obtained. PROHIBITION ON ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO IRAN-CERTIFICATION (SEP 2010) EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT TO CONTRACTS FOR MAINTENANCE,CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION (FEB 2009) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984), (b) DOD Far Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2). EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 52.212-2, Evaluation ? Commercial Items (JAN 1999). ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2 (a) is hereby replaced with the following: 1. Evaluation Process. a. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be on an all or none basis. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes: Technical acceptability and price. 1. Technical acceptability: If providing an "equal" item(s), comply with FAR Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. Explain how your company will meet the salient characteristics of the items as specified in the solicitation. Prospective contractors shall demonstrate that the product offered complies with the technical requirements described in the salient characteristics by submission of a written capability statement with their offer.2. Price. Offers are due by: _16 SEPTEMBER 2011___, 4:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Submit offers via email to Gwendolyn.Dixon@us.army.mil or fax: (706) 787-6573. Contracting Office Address: Southern Region Contracting Office - East (SRCO-E) 39706 40th StreetFort Gordon, GA 30905Point of Contact: Gwendolyn Dixon, Contract Specialist, (706) 787-2005 Evaluation Process: All quotes will be evaluated on overall technical acceptability. The award decision will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. b. Except for communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions. Potential contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to be eligible for award. The CCR internet web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. Offeror must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov. If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required. OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) ALTERNATE I (MAY 2011) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far and www.dtic.mil/dfasrs and www.farsite.hill.af.mil Contractor shall submit payment request using the following method as mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer, the contract administration office, and the payment office. WAWF-RA is the method to electronically process vendor request for payment. This application allows DOD vendors to submit and track Invoices and Receipt/Acceptance documents electronically. Contractor electing to use WAWF-RA shall (i) register to use WAWF-RA at https://wawf.eb.mil and (ii) ensure an electronic business point of contract (POC) is designated in the Central Contractor Registration site at http://www.ccr.gov within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract/order. WAWF- RA Instructions: Questions concerning payments should be directed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)[fill in DFAS location here](Block 18a of your purchase order/contract) at [fill in DFAS vendor pay phone number here] or faxed to [fill in DFAS vendor pay fax phone number here]. Please have your purchase order/contract number ready when calling about payments. You can easily access payment and receipt information using the DFAS web site at http://www.dfas.mil/money/vendor. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice number will be required to inquire status of your payment.
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Place of Performance: Address: Fort Rucker, AL 36362; Zip Code: 36362-5000
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