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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 17, 2014 FBO #4649
SOLICITATION NOTICE

84 -- Active Shooter Tactical Equipment

Notice Date

8/15/2014
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

245 Murray Lane, SW, Washington, DC 20528
 

ZIP Code

20528
 

Solicitation Number

ROSS-14-00042
 

Response Due

8/22/2014
 

Archive Date

2/18/2015
 

Point of Contact

Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
 

E-Mail Address

Clientservices@fedbid.com;
 

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 ROSS-14-00042 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 2005-76. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 448190 with a small business size standard of $20.50M.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 2014-08-22 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be in the Special Shipping Instructions. The DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Protech Tactical Helmet, Black, Delta 4 with Mesh Crown Suspension & 4 Point Retention System, Level IIIA, Model# 774; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. 774 (Note: Quantity for sizes small through extra-large will be provided after award.), 25, EA; LI 002: Protech Tactical Load Carrying System/Plate Rack Carrier, Black; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TACPR with the requested specifications: (Materials & construction - 1000 Denier Cordura / water repellant, 420 Denier diamond rip-stop lining, 1" modular webbing, outer cummerbund w/1-1/2" squeeze buckle system), (Plate pockets - 8"x10" and 10"x12" plate pockets, front & back), (Internal fixed spacer mesh insert padding system), (Fully adjustable shoulder straps), (Officer drag strap), (Dual wire channels),(Dual mike tabs on both shoulders), (ID platforms front & back), 25, EA; LI 003: Protech Tactical Multi Shooters Rifle Plate, NIJ-0101.06 Level IV as standalone, 10"x12", Model# 2230; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. 1162043 with the requested specifications: (Ceramic/Aramid composite), (Cover material: 1000 Denier Cordura), (Cannot exceed 1.1" thinness), (Cannot exceed 7.5 lbs), 50, EA; LI 004: Protech Tactical Single Rifle Plate, Level IV, rectangle, 8"x10", Model# 2116G; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. 1003465, 2, EA; LI 005: Protech Tactical, Intruder G2 Tactical Shield, NIJ-0108.01 Level IIIA, 20"x34" (with Dual LED Lighting System) Model # 2035G2; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. 2035G2 with the requested specifications: (Weight: 21 lbs), (Triangular shaped viewport), (Shield design: dual LED lights, curvature 18 degrees), (Area coverage: 660 sq inches), (Independent test results: Tokarev 7.62x25mm FMJ Steek jacket (5 hits), 5.7mm 40 gr SS197/Blue Tip (5 hits), WIN Ranger 9mm 127gr +P+SXT (5 hits),.357 SIG 125 gr TMJ (5 hits), 4, EA; LI 006: Protech Tactical Single Handcuff Pouch, 4"x4", Black, Model# TP17; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TP17, 25, EA; LI 007: Protech Tactical Side Arm Magazine Pouch, Double Stack, (40cal), Black; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TP10A, 25, EA; LI 008: Protech Tactical Utility Pouch, 8"x8", Black; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TP19, 25, EA; LI 009: Protech Tactical MP5 Magazine Pouch, Double, 4"x8", Black; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TP3, 25, EA; LI 010: Protech Tactical Radio Pouch, Universal, 4"x8" Black; Manufacturer is Protech, Manufacture Part No. TP21, 25, EA; LI 011: Protech Tactical Carry Bag Black (large enough to hold aforementioned gear), 25, EA; LI 012: POLICE (6"x2") - Front Small Velcro Placard, 25, EA; LI 013: POLICE (8.5"x3") - Back Large Velcro Placard, 25, 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, DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) 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. DHS Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) 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. The Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.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; 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; 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 FAR referenced clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by? (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of clause.) The Offeror shall specify whether quoting a "brand name of equal" product. The Offeror may be required to submit a sample for testing/evaluation if quoting an "equal" product within 5 business days of government notification. The Contractor will be responsible for shipment of the sample to and from the Government at their own expense. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The Offeror shall complete and submit with their quote "Section (f), Disclosure", of the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3052.209-70 Clause attachment. (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- (1) "Commercial," as applied to an item described in subsection (b) of this clause, means an item of supply, whether an end product or component, that meets the definition of "commercial item" set forth in (FAR) 48 CFR 2.101. (2) Component" means any item supplied to the Government as part of an end product or of another component. (3) End product'' means supplies delivered under a line item of this contract. (4) Non-commercial,'' as applied to an item described in subsections (b) or (c) of this clause, means an item of supply, whether an end product or component, that does not meet the definition of ?commercial item? set forth in (FAR) 48 CFR 2.101. (5) Qualifying country'' means a country with a memorandum of understanding or international agreement with the United States under which DHS procurement is covered. (6) United States'' includes the possessions of the United States. (b) The Contractor shall deliver under this contract only such of the following commercial or non-commercial items, either as end products or components, that have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States: (1) Clothing and the materials and components thereof, other than sensors, electronics, or other items added to, and not normally associated with, clothing and the materials and components thereof; or (2) Tents, tarpaulins, covers, textile belts, bags, protective equipment (such as body armor), sleep systems, load carrying equipment (such as fieldpacks), textile marine equipment, parachutes or bandages. (c) The Contractor shall deliver under this contract only such of the following non-commercial items, either as end products or components, that have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States: (1) Cotton and other natural fiber products. (2) Woven silk or woven silk blends. (3) Spun silk yarn for cartridge cloth. (4) Synthetic fabric or coated synthetic fabric (including all textile fibers and yarns that are for use in such fabrics). (5) Canvas products. (6) Wool (whether in the form of fiber or yarn or contained in fabrics, materials, or manufactured articles). (7) Any item of individual equipment manufactured from or containing any of the fibers, yarns, fabrics, or materials listed in this paragraph (c). (d) This clause does not apply-- (1) To items listed in (FAR) 48 CFR 25.104, or other items for which the Government has determined that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity cannot be acquired as and when needed at United States market prices; (2) To incidental amounts of cotton, other natural fibers, or wool incorporated in an end product, for which the estimated value of the cotton, other natural fibers, or wool is not more than 10 percent of the total price of the end product; or (3) To items that are eligible products per (FAR) 48 CFR Subpart 25.4. (End of clause.) 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. Packages weighing 149 pounds or less, ship to: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, MGMT/OCSO/0120, 1100 Hampton Park Blvd., Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Point of contact will be provided at award. Packages weighing over 149 pounds, palletized or on a skid, destined for DHS Headquarters (HQ) Facilities in Washington, DC, Arlington, Alexandria or the Transportation Security Operations Center are required to undergo security inspections at the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Vehicle Inspection Facility (VIF) located at 300 12th St., SW, on the corner of 12th and C St., SW, Washington, DC. 20024. Point of contact will be provided at award. Upon inspection of packages weighing over 149 as described above, the Final Delivery Destination is: Department of Homeland Security, MGMT/ OCSO/0120, Bldg. 301, 7th & D Street, SW, Washington DC, 20407-0120. Point of contact will be provided at award. Bid MUST be good for 45 calendar days after close of Buy. The purchase Order or Delivery Order will be awarded based upon "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable". In order to be considered technically acceptable, the product quoted must meet the minimum specifications identified in the item descriptions.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/ROSS-14-00042/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Special Shipping Instructions.

Zip Code: -
 

Record

SN03467272-W 20140817/140815235750-a47efacf9b266825655c4ac26bae626a (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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