MODIFICATION
42 -- Helitack Field Gear
- Notice Date
- 1/26/2017
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of Indian Affairs, Billings, MT 59101
- ZIP Code
- 59101
- Solicitation Number
- 0040315618
- Response Due
- 1/27/2017
- Archive Date
- 7/26/2017
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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 0040315618 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 2005-95. 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 an [ Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises ] 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 2017-01-27 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Billings, MT 59101 The Bureau of Indian Affairs requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Advanced Bivy Sack, 12, EA; LI 002: Advanced Bivy Sack -- Wildland Fire Stryker Shirt 5.8oz Tecasafe Plus 3/4 YKK Nomex front zip Certified to meet NFPA 1977 Specifications Size: Large, 3, EA; LI 003: Stryker Wildland Fire Shirt -- Wildland Fire Stryker Shirt 5.8oz Tecasafe Plus 3/4 YKK Nomex front zip Certified to meet NFPA 1977 Specifications Size: Medium, 2, EA; LI 004: Type II BDU, Kevlar Pants (NFES #2956) -- Wildland Firefighter Pants, Type II, Para-Aramid - Kevlar BDU-style, flame resistant Forest Service Spec 5100-92; NFES #2956 Waist: 28 to 32" Inseam: 30" Color: Lt. Spruce Green, 2, EA; LI 005: Type II BDU, Kevlar Pants (NFES #2946) -- Wildland Firefighter Pants, Type II, Para-Aramid - Kevlar BDU-style, flame resistant Forest Service Spec 5100-92; NFES #2946 Waist: 32 to 36" Inseam: 33" Color: Lt. Spruce Green, 6, EA; LI 006: Fire Shelter, M-2002 (NFES #0975) -- Fire Shelter, M-2002 Complete - Large (includes shelter, nylon duck carrying case, and plastic case liner) Forest Service Spec 5100-606; NFES #0975 Deployed size: 96" long; 19-1/2" high; 33" wide, 12, EA; LI 007: Fire Shelter, M-2002 (NFES #2799) -- Training/Practice Fire Shelter, M-2002 Complete - Large (includes practice shelter, carrying case, and case liner) Forest Service Spec 5100-611; NFES #2799, 10, EA; LI 008: Nargear Carry-On 45L - DT Camo, 10, EA; LI 009: Nargear Skidmark 68L - DT Camo, 10, EA; LI 010: RTIC 65 Cooler - Mojave Tan, 4, EA; LI 011: Crew Time Report (CTR) Case - Coyote, 8, EA; LI 012: Elements Dual Hazard Sweatshirt - Black -- DragonWear Elements Dual Hazard Fire-Resistant Sweatshirt (Black) Certified for NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E and NFPA 1975 Quantity: 8 Size: XL - Regular Color: Black, 8, EA; LI 013: Exxtreme Jacket, Black -- DragonWear Exxtreme Jacket - Mens Polartec Nomex IIIA Thermal FR Quantity: 8 Size: XL - Regular Color: Black, 8, EA; LI 014: MYO RXP Headlamp, 8, EA; LI 015: Nomex IIIA 6 oz. Elite Brush Pants 38x32 -- Wildland Firefighter Pants, CrewBoss Elite Pant Nomex IIIA 6 oz. NPFA 1977 Certified Size: 38 x 32 Color: Green Quantity: 8, 8, EA; LI 016: Nomex IIIA 6 oz. Elite Brush Pants 36x32 -- Wildland Firefighter Pants, CrewBoss Elite Pant Nomex IIIA 6 oz. NPFA 1977 Certified Size: 36 x 32 Color: Green Quantity: 4, 4, EA; LI 017: Nomex IIIA 6 oz. Elite Brush Pants 32x34 -- Wildland Firefighter Pants, CrewBoss Elite Pant Nomex IIIA 6 oz. NPFA 1977 Certified Size: 32 x 34 Color: Green Quantity: 2, 2, EA; LI 018: Power Grid Dual Hazard Beanie (Black) -- Fire-Resistant, Dual Hazard beanie compatible with hard hats. Polartec Power Stretch Fire-Resistant, 9.6 oz fabric Color: Black, 8, EA; LI 019: Tecasafe Plus 5.8oz Hickory Brush Shirt -- Tecasafe Plus 5.8 oz Hickory Brush Shirt, CrewBoss Certified to NFPA 1977 standards Color: Yellow Size: XL Quantity: 5, 5, EA; LI 020: Tecasafe Plus 5.8oz Hickory Brush Shirt -- Tecasafe Plus 5.8 oz Hickory Brush Shirt, CrewBoss Certified to NFPA 1977 standards Color: Yellow Size: 2XL Quantity: 3, 3, EA; LI 021: 100 oz. Replacement Reservoir -- True North Hydro Speed replacement reservoir 100 oz. Quantity: 8, 8, EA; LI 022: Water Bottles, 1L (Blue), 12, 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, Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. Bureau of Indian Affairs 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. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. 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. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) 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; FAR 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; FAR 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 referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The authority citation for part 1452 continues to read as follows: Authority: Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390, 40 U.S.C. 486(c); and 5 U.S.C. 301. Subpart 1452.2 “ Texts of Provisions and Clauses 1452.280-1Notice of Indian small business economic enterprise set-aside. 1452.280-2Notice of Indian economic enterprise set-aside. 1452.280-3Subcontracting limitations. 1452.280-4Indian economic enterprise representation 1452.280-1NOTICE OF INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE (JUL 2013) Prescription:1480.503(d)(3) “ in lieu of the requirements of FAR 19.508 Insert the following provision in each written solicitation of offers to provide supplies or services when purchasing commercial items under FAR Part 12 or using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. If the solicitation is oral, information substantially identical to that contained in the provision must be given to potential offerors. Provision:Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, offers are solicited only from Indian economic enterprises (Subpart 1480.8) that are also small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this solicitation will be from such a concern. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian economic enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected. Prescription:1480.503(d)(4) and 1480.504-1(f)(5) Insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts involving Indian economic enterprise set-asides. If the solicitation is oral, information substantially identical to that contained in the provision must be given to potential offerors. Clause:(a) Definitions as used in this clause. Indian means a person who is a member of an Indian Tribe or œNative'' as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (PL 92-203; 85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601). Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Indian Tribes that is established for the purpose of profit, provided that: (i) The combined Indian or Indian Tribe ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise; (ii) The Indians or Indian Tribes shall, together, receive at least a majority of the earnings from the contract; and (iii) The management and daily business operations of an Indian economic enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are members of an Indian Tribe. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. The enterprise must meet these requirements throughout the following time periods: (1) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation; (2) At the time of contract award; and, Cont... (3) During the full term of the contract. Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other recognized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians, including any Alaska Native village, regional or village corporation established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (PL 92-203, 85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601). Representation means the positive statement by an enterprise of its eligibility for preferential consideration and participation for acquisitions conducted under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, in accordance with the procedures in Subpart 1480.8. (b) General. (1) Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian economic enterprises. (2) BIA will reject all offers received from ineligible enterprises. (3) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to an Indian economic enterprise, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause. (c) Required Submissions. In response to this solicitation, an offeror must also provide the following: (1) A description of the required percentage of the work/costs to be provided by the offeror over the contract term as required by section 1452.280-3, Subcontracting Limitations clause; (2) A description of the source of human resources for the work to be performed by the offeror; (3) A description of the method(s) of recruiting and training Indian employees, indicating the extent of soliciting employment of Indian persons, as required by DIAR 1452.226-70, Indian Preference, or DIAR 1452.226-71, Indian Preference Program, clause(s); (4) A description of how subcontractors (if any) will be selected in compliance with the ``Indian Preference'' or œIndian Preference Program'' clause(s); (5) The names, addresses, and descriptions of work to be performed by Indian persons or economic enterprises being considered for subcontracts (if any) and the percentage of the total direct project work/costs they would be performing; (6) Qualifications of the key personnel (if any) that will be assigned to the contract; and (7) A description of method(s) for compliance with any supplemental Tribal employment preference requirements, if contained in this solicitation. Cont... (d) Required Assurance. The offeror must provide written assurance to the Indian Affairs that it will comply, or has, complied fully with the requirements of this clause. It must do this before Indian Affairs awards the Buy Indian contract, and upon successful and timely completion of the contract, but before the Indian Affairs contracting Officer (CO) accepts the work or product. (e) Non-responsiveness. Failure to provide the information required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause may cause Indian Affairs to find an offer non-responsive and to reject it. (f) Eligibility. (1) Participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (25 U.S.C. 47 note) does not render an Indian economic enterprise ineligible for contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act. (2) If a contractor no longer meets the definition of an Indian economic enterprise after award, the contractor must notify the CO in writing. The notification must include full disclosure of circumstances causing the contractor to lose eligibility status and a description of any actions that the contractor will take to regain eligibility. Failure to give the CO immediate written notification means that: (i) The economic enterprise may be declared ineligible for future contract awards under this part; and (ii) Indian Affairs may consider termination for default if it is in the best interest of the government. (End of clause) Prescription:1480.601(b) Insert the following clause in each written solicitation or contract to provide supplies, services, or covered construction. A contractor shall not subcontract to other than responsible Indian economic enterprises more than 50 percent of the subcontracted work when the prime contract was awarded under the Buy Indian Act. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. Clause:(a) Definitions as used in this clause. (1) Concern means any business entity organized for profit (even if its ownership is in the hands of a nonprofit entity) with a place of business located in the United States or its outlying areas and that makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes and/or use of American products, material and/or labor, etc. It includes but is not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. For the purpose of making affiliation findings (see 19.101) any business entity, whether organized for profit or not, and any foreign business entity, i.e., any entity located outside the United States and its outlying areas. (2) Subcontract means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a Government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies and/or services required for performance of the contract, contract modification, or subcontract. (3) Subcontractor means a concern to which a contractor subcontracts any work under the contract. It includes subcontractors at any tier who perform work on the contract. (b) Required Percentages of work by the concern. The contractor must comply with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on subcontracting clause in allocating what percentage of work to subcontract. Of the work subcontracted, no more than 50 percent may be subcontracted to a concern other than a responsible Indian economic enterprise. (c) Indian Preference. Regardless of the contract type for services, supplies, or covered construction, the contractor agrees to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian owned economic enterprises in awarding subcontracts under this contract in accordance with DIAR 1452.226-71, Indian Preference. (d) Cooperation. The contractor must: (1) Carry out the requirements of this clause to the fullest extent; and (2) Cooperate in any study or survey that the CO, Indian Affairs, or its agents may conduct to verify the contractor's compliance with this clause. (e) Incorporation in Subcontracts. The contractor must incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for supplies, services, and construction awarded under this contract. (End of clause) 1452.280-4INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE REPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) Prescription:1480.801(a) Insert the following provision in each written solicitation for supplies, services, or covered construction. Provision:The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] does [ ] does not meet the definition of Indian economic enterprise as defined in 1480.201. (End of provision)
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- Address: Billings, MT 59101
- Zip Code: 59101
- Zip Code: 59101
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