SOLICITATION NOTICE
84 -- PNL DDM Tactical Gear Course Equipment
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 2230 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
- ZIP Code
- 22027
- Solicitation Number
- PR2983484
- Response Due
- 11/26/2013
- Archive Date
- 5/25/2014
- Point of Contact
- Name: Ronald Rokosz, Title: Logistics Coordinator, Phone: 5712269623, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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rokoszrj@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, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is PR2983484 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 2005-70. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 316998 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 2013-11-26 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Sterling, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Red, M-4 shoulder weapon, 4, EA; LI 002: Wind Meter - Participant: Wind Meter Kestral - Measures: Current Wind Speed,Maximum Wind Gust, Average Wind Speed, Air, Water & Snow Temperature, Wind Chill, Protective cover with sure-grip overmolding, Waterproof and floats, Large easy-to-read display with backlight, Data hold function, Quick-response, external thermistor, Innovative design for stability and accuracy in abrupt condition changes, Patented user-replaceable impeller, Reliable, portable and easy to use, All instruments and accessories are completely assembled in the USA, 20, EA; LI 003: Collimator (bore sighter): Leupold Collimator/Boresighter #59012 - unique lens aperture system eliminates point of aim errors resulting from parallax due to extreme misalignment. The boresighter also includes natural backlighting of the target, LED illumination for use in low-light settings, and an inch scale for measuring approximate riflescope height and target group sizes. Check your zero. Set new ranges. Compatible with any caliber firearm. Energy efficient design yields 25 hours of battery life., 2, EA; LI 004: Surveillance Kits: Breeze Light Weight Headset ? Item Behind the Head Headset Type Single Ear, Inline Push-to-Talk, Material BlackCycoloy Resin Strength (In.) 6 Width (In.) 8 Height (In.) 6 For Use With Icom 43GT Includes Clothing Clip, 30, EA; LI 005: MILDOT Master, Metric and Standard: MILDOT Master - Flexible plastic, comes with instruction manual - An analog calculator designed along the principle of a slide rule, utilizing logarithmic and inverse logarithmic scales developed specifically for performing the following operations: Calculation of range to target, Calculation of the amount of sight correction necessary to compensate for bullet drop and/or wind drift for a given range, enabling the shooter to determine either the equivalent telescopic sight adjustment (minute-of-angle, or MOA) or the equivalent hold-over (mils), by reading equivalents in both MOA and mils directly opposite the bullet drop/wind drift figure. Angle of fire for uphill or downhill shots can be accurately measured, and the up/down compensation can be closely calculated to reduce the errors such shots can induce., 22, EA; LI 006: Angle Shooting Device: Slope Doper made of a photo-etched aluminum plate, the indicator is black with white markings. The Slope Doper measures only 2.25"" by 4. Fits easily into a pocket, where, due to its construction, it will remain relatively safe from the destruction that can befall plastic. The Slope Doper also has some unique shooting-specific markings on it, making it ideal for the sniper. On the black face you will find easily read white markings to indicate slope angle, angle multiplication factor and the proper mathematical formula to use the tool. A weighted string hangs from the top center of the card. When placed along the axis of your aimed rifle, the string will indicate the angle your are sighted along, 22, EA; LI 007: Drag Bag - Soft Case: Blackhawk Stalker Dragbag - Perfect for use as a shooting mat, rifle carry case, or drag bag, the Stalker Drag Mat is meant for the true operator. Constructed of 1000 denier nylon and.5? closed-cell foam, Detachable shoulder strap with HawkTex? pad, Interior weapon-securing straps, Elastic loops to hold 10 rounds of.308 ammo with protective flap Full wraparound carry handles made of heavy-duty webbing, Internal data book pocket, Overall length: 50.5?, Bottom width (open): 32?, 18, EA; LI 008: Three day assault pack - Constructed of heavy-duty 1000 denier nylon, Sleeping bag straps and padded shoulder, straps with D-rings for equipment attachment, Detachable, elasticized sternum strap with silent release buckle, Compartments are closed by durable YKK? zipper and sliders with silent pulls, Ventilating back panel and silent zipper pulls Dual side-detachable, padded waist belt, Reinforced drag/carry handle, Specifications: Dimensions (main comp.): 20?L x 13?W x 6?D, Dimensions (front comp.): 14.5?L x 12.5?W x 2.5?D, Cubes: 2000 cu. in. / 37 L, 22, EA; LI 009: Beanbag/Pinchbag - Sniper: The MK-2's Cheek Rest has 1 layer of integrated foam like the Eagle Stock Rifle Pack, but it also has a second layer that is removable to adjust the comb height as needed to suit the operator. The MK-2 Sniper Bean Bag with Stock Pack is proudly made in the USA with the finest materials and manufacturing available. The rifle bean bags are filled with lightweight waterproof poly-fill, and constructed of 1000 Denier Cordura., 18, EA; LI 010: Vest, Tactical, Large: Eagle Industries TAC-SVD, 8, EA; LI 011: Vest, Tactical, XL: Eagle Indutries Tac-SVD Vest - is a versatile, high quality vest. The SVD's body is mesh with all pouches made from 11 oz. Polyurethane abrasion resistant Cordura? nylon. Also, the 4 pouches on front have the capability to be detached and rearranged to fit you or your team's specific needs. Features Include:(1) 2 detachable accessory pouches, 1 detachable utility pouch, 1 detachable 20 round.308 ammo pouch. All 4 pouches have silent hook closure. (2) Folding knife sheath pouch. (3) Non slip shoulder pad. (4) Heavy Duty #10 YKK zipper with pull. (5) Padded collar. (6) Slotted webbing on back for slide clips. (7) Shoulder adjustment straps. (8) Military style belt loops. (9) Paracord lacing to adjust width. (10) For added support, there are 2 pockets on back for metal stays, 8, EA; LI 012: Three Day Assault Pack: Rothco 2280, 22, EA; LI 013: Kit Bag: Blackhawk CZ Gear Bag Constructed of 1000 denier nylon with reinforced stitching for durability, Innovative corner-zipper design, Full wraparound carry handles for superior weight support, Adjustable shoulder strap with reversible, non-slip HawkTex? shoulder pad, Dimensions: ? Total: 33.5?L x 16?W x 15?D = 8040 cu. in, 22, EA; LI 014: Shooting Glasses: protect against debris from particle discharges while shooting. Anti-fog, anti-static, anti-scratch wraparound lenses meet ANSI Z87.1 standards. Amber lenses sharpen visual acuity. Flat temples for wear with muffs. Blocks 99.9% UV rays, 30, EA; LI 015: Hearing Protection: Silencia (Foam) box of 200, 2, BX; LI 016: Hearing Protection: Peltor Hearing Protection 6 s - small, compact, foldable hearing protector. When folded, the shape of a ball, small enough for storage in a pocket or a bag during transportation. Electronically suppresses sounds over 79 dB. Four 1.5V AAA batteries give an outstanding 200 hours of service. In addition, the Tactical 6S is equipped with a unique spring steel headband that maintains attenuation better than ordinary plastic headbands., 12, EA; LI 017: Hydration System: CamelBak? Got Your Bak- The low-profile OMEGA? 102 oz. (3.1L) baffled reservoir is designed to utilize more of the users back as well as boasting a reduced stack height for confined areas, Easy-to-fill and clean wide-mouth OMEGA opening, rugged and durable Water Beast? material, leak-proof screw-cap, insulated PureFlow? tube, patented Big Bite? Valve, HydroLink? Exit Port and Drink Port, HydroLock? one-handed flow control, 22, EA; LI 018: Pads, Elbow, black: Blackhawk V2 Elbow Pad - Substantial protection in a lightweight, durable package, Non-slip, flexible, molded polyurethane cap, 600 Denier nylon shell, New contoured interior ledge prevents pad from slipping downward, Closed-cell foam padding provides excellent shock resistance and prevents water absorption, Hook and loop elastic straps, 22, PR; LI 019: Pads, Knee, black: Blackhawk V2 Knee Pads - New dual injection-molded flex cap design allows maximum flexibility for ease of movement and comfort, Minimizes gap between the bottom of the cap and nylon carrier when flexed, Padded side extensions for comfort and improved strap positioning, Contoured interior ledge secures pad positioning, 600 Denier nylon shell, Closed-cell foam padding provides excellent shock resistance and prevents water absorption, Adjustable hook and loop elastic straps, 22, PR; LI 020: Leatherman super tool 300 - Tools: Needlenose Pliers, Regular Pliers, 154CM Removable Wire Cutters, 154CM Removable Hard-wire Cutters, Stranded-wire Cutters, Electrical Crimper, 420HC Knife, 420HC Serrated Knife, Wood/Metal File, Saw, Large Screwdriver, Medium Screwdriver, Small Screwdriver, Phillips Screwdriver, Awl with Thread Loop, Ruler (9 inches/22 cm), Bottle Opener, Can Opener, Wire Stripper, Features: Lanyard Ring, Stainless Steel Body, All Locking Blades and Tools, Leather or Nylon Sheath, Stainless Steel Handles, Black Oxide Version Available, 25-year Warranty, Measurements: 4.5 in | 11.5 cm (Closed), 9.6 oz | 272.15 g (Weight), 3.2 in | 8.13 cm (Blade Length), 22, EA; LI 021: Carabiner: Blackhawk, 40, 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 this is a ?Brand Name Only? procurement, Seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the brand name product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer, to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). 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. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.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. 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. The Government intends to make award to the responsive offeror that provides the Best Value to the Government based on Technical Acceptability, Price, Delivery Timeframe and Past Performance. Award will be made to the offeror quoting fair and reasonable prices who meet ALL required technical specifications and who comply with ALL solicitation requirements. Award may NOT be based solely on pricing factors alone. Consideration may be given to non-price related factors to include delivery, history, urgency of need, as well as price, among others. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Compliance with Solicitation ________________________________________________ Delivery and Warranty Information ________________________________________________ Past Performance ________________________________________________ Price _______________ Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 90 Calendar Days of receiving final delivery. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. Delivery must be made within 60 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 60 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.
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- Zip Code: 20166
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