SOLICITATION NOTICE
42 -- Jackets for Belize Coast Guard
- Notice Date
- 9/3/2015
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 3050 Belmopan PL, Washington, DC 20521
- ZIP Code
- 20521
- Solicitation Number
- PR4396461001
- Response Due
- 9/9/2015
- Archive Date
- 3/7/2016
- Point of Contact
- Name: Elisa Gillett, Title: Procurement, Phone: 5018224011, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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gilletter@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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 PR4396461001 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 2005-84. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 313210 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted 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 2015-09-09 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Medley, FL 33178 The U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001: Men's Third Reef Jacket Jacket fully lined, fully seam sealed, breathable, 100% water- and windproof Oxford nylon outer shell with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. The articulated hood pod and brushed mesh collar have been improved by adding extra room so when the collar is fully zipped it will allow for the additional bulk of mid layers. Hi-vis, foldaway hood features volume adjuster and one-handed aperture adjusters. Internal layering loops at neck and cuffs. Other additions include cargo pockets that are now angled for easier access, super soft handwarmer pockets are located behind the cargo pockets without zippers for easier use, plus zippered handwarmer pockets have been added at the upper chest to make access easy while wearing a PFD. Internal zip pocket with headphone port, adjustable cuffs, internal Dartex storm cuff, two-way storm flap with drainage channel, two-way non-corrosive center front zipper and adjustable waist with internal shock cord adjusters. Size: Small, 50, EA; LI 002: Men's Third Reef Jacket Jacket fully lined, fully seam sealed, breathable, 100% water- and windproof Oxford nylon outer shell with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. The articulated hood pod and brushed mesh collar have been improved by adding extra room so when the collar is fully zipped it will allow for the additional bulk of mid layers. Hi-vis, foldaway hood features volume adjuster and one-handed aperture adjusters. Internal layering loops at neck and cuffs. Other additions include cargo pockets that are now angled for easier access, super soft handwarmer pockets are located behind the cargo pockets without zippers for easier use, plus zippered handwarmer pockets have been added at the upper chest to make access easy while wearing a PFD. Internal zip pocket with headphone port, adjustable cuffs, internal Dartex storm cuff, two-way storm flap with drainage channel, two-way non-corrosive center front zipper and adjustable waist with internal shock cord adjusters. Size: Large, 100, EA; LI 003: Men's Third Reef Jacket Jacket fully lined, fully seam sealed, breathable, 100% water- and windproof Oxford nylon outer shell with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish. The articulated hood pod and brushed mesh collar have been improved by adding extra room so when the collar is fully zipped it will allow for the additional bulk of mid layers. Hi-vis, foldaway hood features volume adjuster and one-handed aperture adjusters. Internal layering loops at neck and cuffs. Other additions include cargo pockets that are now angled for easier access, super soft handwarmer pockets are located behind the cargo pockets without zippers for easier use, plus zippered handwarmer pockets have been added at the upper chest to make access easy while wearing a PFD. Internal zip pocket with headphone port, adjustable cuffs, internal Dartex storm cuff, two-way storm flap with drainage channel, two-way non-corrosive center front zipper and adjustable waist with internal shock cord adjusters. Size: Extra Large, 50, EA; LI 004: Life Jackets Make: Stearns Type III Four-pocket flotation when you wear a Stearns First Mate Life Vest. It?s designed with adjustable side tabs that slide quickly for a customizable, contoured fit. There?s plenty of room to fit tools inside the hook-and-loop pockets or clip gear to one of two D-rings. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches make it easier to see you in the water or on the boat. With soft yet tough flotation foam, a 200D nylon shell and a sturdy Vislon zipper, you?ll find all-day comfort in this durable life vest. US Coast Guard-approved Four hook-and-loop pockets to keep tools close Two sturdy D-rings to hang gear Contoured design and side-adjustment tabs for quick, customized fit 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches for added visibility Durable construction: soft flotation foam, 200D nylon shell and Vislon zipper Minimum 15.5 lbs. (69 Newtons) buoyancy USCG Type III vest TAA Compliant I422 Adult Lifejacket - USCG Approval Size: Small, 50, EA; LI 005: Life Jackets Make: Stearns Type III Four-pocket flotation when you wear a Stearns First Mate Life Vest. It?s designed with adjustable side tabs that slide quickly for a customizable, contoured fit. There?s plenty of room to fit tools inside the hook-and-loop pockets or clip gear to one of two D-rings. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches make it easier to see you in the water or on the boat. With soft yet tough flotation foam, a 200D nylon shell and a sturdy Vislon zipper, you?ll find all-day comfort in this durable life vest. US Coast Guard-approved Four hook-and-loop pockets to keep tools close Two sturdy D-rings to hang gear Contoured design and side-adjustment tabs for quick, customized fit 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches for added visibility Durable construction: soft flotation foam, 200D nylon shell and Vislon zipper Minimum 15.5 lbs. (69 Newtons) buoyancy USCG Type III vest TAA Compliant I422 Adult Lifejacket - USCG Approval Size: large, 100, EA; LI 006: Life Jackets Make: Stearns Type III Four-pocket flotation when you wear a Stearns First Mate Life Vest. It?s designed with adjustable side tabs that slide quickly for a customizable, contoured fit. There?s plenty of room to fit tools inside the hook-and-loop pockets or clip gear to one of two D-rings. 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches make it easier to see you in the water or on the boat. With soft yet tough flotation foam, a 200D nylon shell and a sturdy Vislon zipper, you?ll find all-day comfort in this durable life vest. US Coast Guard-approved Four hook-and-loop pockets to keep tools close Two sturdy D-rings to hang gear Contoured design and side-adjustment tabs for quick, customized fit 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material SOLAS-grade 6755 panel patches for added visibility Durable construction: soft flotation foam, 200D nylon shell and Vislon zipper Minimum 15.5 lbs. (69 Newtons) buoyancy USCG Type III vest TAA Compliant I422 Adult Lifejacket - USCG Approval Size: Extra Large, 50, EA; LI 007: Estimated shipping cost to Medley FL 33178, 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. Embassy Belmopan, Belize 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. Embassy Belmopan, Belize 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. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination. No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. 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. 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.
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- Address: Medley, FL 33178
- Zip Code: 33178
- Zip Code: 33178
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