SOLICITATION NOTICE
84 -- Load Bearing Equipment (LBE)/Individual Soldier Kit
- Notice Date
- 8/29/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 08292012LBE
- Response Due
- 9/4/2012
- Archive Date
- 3/3/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Crystal Sutliff, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038755331, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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sutliffcm@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is 08292012LBE 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 2005-60. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 424320 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] 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 2012-09-04 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Dulles, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, Uniform Combat Boot Size 5 (see description in attached equipment list), 60, EA; LI 002, Uniform Combat Boot Size 5.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 80, EA; LI 003, Uniform Combat Boot Size 6 (see description in attached equipment list), 100, EA; LI 004, Uniform Combat Boot Size 6.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 160, EA; LI 005, Uniform Combat Boot Size 7 (see description in attached equipment list), 250, EA; LI 006, Uniform Combat Boot Size 7.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 300, EA; LI 007, Uniform Combat Boot Size 8 (see description in attached equipment list), 900, EA; LI 008, Uniform Combat Boot Size 8.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 1100, EA; LI 009, Uniform Combat Boot Size 9 (see description in attached equipment list), 1800, EA; LI 010, Uniform Combat Boot Size 9.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 1400, EA; LI 011, Uniform Combat Boot Size 10 (see description in attached equipment list), 1100, EA; LI 012, Uniform Combat Boot Size 10.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 950, EA; LI 013, Uniform Combat Boot Size 11 (see description in attached equipment list), 650, EA; LI 014, Uniform Combat Boot Size 11.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 450, EA; LI 015, Uniform Combat Boot Size 12 (see description in attached equipment list), 300, EA; LI 016, Uniform Combat Boot Size 12.5 (see description in attached equipment list), 250, EA; LI 017, Uniform Combat Boot Size 13 (see description in attached equipment list), 150, EA; LI 018, Uniform Socks/Black MEDIUM (see description in attached equipment list), 12750, EA; LI 019, Uniform Socks/Black LARGE (see description in attached equipment list), 12750, EA; LI 020, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Small/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 800, EA; LI 021, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Medium/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 2000, EA; LI 022, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Medium/Large - (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 023, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Large/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 024, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Large/long - (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 025, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Extra Large/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 225, EA; LI 026, Uniform Trousers/Woodland - Extra Large/long - (see description in attached equipment list), 225, EA; LI 027, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Small/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 800, EA; LI 028, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Medium/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 2000, EA; LI 029, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Medium/Large - (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 030, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Large/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 031, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Large/long- (see description in attached equipment list), 1750, EA; LI 032, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Extra Large/regular - (see description in attached equipment list), 225, EA; LI 033, Uniform Coat/Woodland - Extra Large/long - (see description in attached equipment list), 225, EA; LI 034, Uniform Hat/Woodland - size 6 1/2 - (see description in attached equipment list), 850, EA; LI 035, Uniform Hat/Woodland - size 6 3/4 - (see description in attached equipment list), 850, EA; LI 036, Uniform Hat/Woodland - size 7 - (see description in attached equipment list), 850, EA; LI 037, Uniform Hat/Woodland - size 7 1/4 - (see description in attached equipment list), 850, EA; LI 038, Uniform Hat/Woodland - size 7 1/2 - (see description in attached equipment list), 850, EA; LI 039, Uniform Undershirt/Marine Green - Small - (see description in attached equipment list), 1275, EA; LI 040, Uniform Undershirt/Marine Green - Medium - (see description in attached equipment list), 3750, EA; LI 041, Uniform Undershirt/Marine Green - Large - (see description in attached equipment list), 6450, EA; LI 042, Uniform Undershirt/Marine Green - XLarge - (see description in attached equipment list), 1275, EA; LI 043, Uniform Belt (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 044, Uniform Pullover Sweater - Small - (see description in attached equipment list), 425, EA; LI 045, Uniform Pullover Sweater - Medium - (see description in attached equipment list), 1250, EA; LI 046, Uniform Pullover Sweater - Large - (see description in attached equipment list), 2150, EA; LI 047, Uniform Pullover Sweater - XLarge - (see description in attached equipment list), 425, EA; LI 048, Uniform Gloves - Size 2 - (see description in attached equipment list), 425, EA; LI 049, Uniform Gloves - Size 3 - (see description in attached equipment list), 1250, EA; LI 050, Uniform Gloves - Size 4 - (see description in attached equipment list), 2150, EA; LI 051, Uniform Gloves - Size 5 - (see description in attached equipment list), 425, EA; LI 052, Personnel Armor Systems - Goggles (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 053, Personnel Armor Systems - Hydration Pouch, 4250, EA; LI 054, Personnel Armor Systems - IFAK Medical Somalia Pack. Each pack to include: Pouch, Universal Color QTY-1; Israeli Bandage FCP02P 6? QTY-2; B Pri-Med Bandage, Gauze, Cotton, 4.5?x4.1? Yds QTY-2; EMS Shears 5 ??, Black QTY-1; Nasopharyngeal Airway QTY-1; Adhesive Tape, Surgical, 1?x 10 yds QTY-1; Zip Lock Poly Bag 9? x 12? QTY-1; Label, 2? x 4? QTY-1; Vac Seal Clear Barrier Bag notched 10 ?? x 12 ?? QTY-1; Bandage, Elastic QTY-2; Bandage, Gauze, 4.5 in. X 4.1 Yd. QTY-2; Tourni-Kwik Tourniquet, One Handed QTY-1; Wound Pack (QuikClot), Hemostatic Treatment QTY-1;, 4250, EA; LI 055, Personnel Armor Systems - Mag Pouch (see description in attached equipment list), 8500, EA; LI 056, Personnel Armor Systems - Utility Pouch [dimensions: 9?W x 5.5?H x 3?D] (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 057, Personnel Armor Systems - Tactical Vest (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 058, TA-50 Cover Canteen 1QT (see description in attached equipment list), 19800, EA; LI 059, TA-50 Cup/Wire Handle (see description in attached equipment list), 8500, EA; LI 060, TA-50 Canteen 2QT (see description in attached equipment list), 4500, EA; LI 061, TA-50 Cover, Canteen 2QT (see description in attached equipment list), 5500, EA; LI 062, TA-50 Alice Pack (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 063, TA-50 Frame Alice Pack (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 064, TA-50 Duffel [Top Loading 30 " x 50"] (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 065, TA-50 Poncho Wet Weather (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 066, TA-50 Poncho Liner Wet Weather (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 067, TA-50 Cleaning Kit, Weapon (see description in attached equipment list), 4250, EA; LI 068, TA-50 Insect Pole Cot (see description in attached equipment list), 9700, EA; LI 069, Field and PMTC Equipment - Individual cooking and kitchen support - mess kit (individual)(see description in attached equipment list), 4250, 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. 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. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com. Agencies may 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 manufacturer?s 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 manufacturer?s 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. 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. (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. Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been ?substantially transformed? in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered ?substantially transformed? based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. 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. 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. See attachment terms and conditions which apply to this solicitation.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Dulles, VA 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
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