PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO FEDBID.COM AT 1-877-933-3243 (877-9-FEDBID) OR
[email protected]. 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The reference number is 1052-4H7031and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). FOB Destination shall be STERLING, VA 20166. We anticipate award for this purchase order to be on or before May 7, 2003. The government plans to award a commercial item purchase order to the bidder with the most advantageous bid to the government based on both price and delivery capability. Therefore, all bidders MUST submit their best price and best delivery capabilities through www.FedBid.com. The U.S. Department of State, requires the following BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS TO THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS: LINE ITEM 001: 910-003 EOD-8 SUIT SM PROTECTION AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF OVERPRESSURE, FRAGMENTATION, IMPACT AND HEAT FOR EOD/IED OPERATIONS QTY 1 EA LINE ITEM 002: 910-004 EOD-8 SUIT MS PROTECTION AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF OVERPRESSURE, FRAGMENTATION, IMPACT AND HEAT FOR EOD/IED OPERATIONS QTY 1 EA LINE ITEM 003: 910-001 EOD-8 SUIT MD INCLUDES SUIT JACKET W/ IMPROVED OVERPRESSURE AND FRAGMENTATION PROTECTION, BLAST ATTENUATION LINERS, CHEST AND SLIDING GROIN PLATES, INTEGRATED GROIN PROTECTOR (IGP), TROUSERS, PRE-CURVED PROTECTIVE INSERTS IN THE THIGHS AND LOWER LEGS, TOE GOUNDER STRAP, CARRYING BAG WITH SHOULDER STRAPS AND HANDLES QTY 1 EA LINE ITEM 004: 910-002 HELMET INCLUDES VISOR W/ SURROUNDING FOAM GASKET WHICH HAS A FULL SURFACE CONTACT TO THE HELMET WHICH IMPROVES HEAD ACCCELERATION DAMPING EFFECTS IN THE EVENT OF A BLAST, AN INTELLIGENT PICORPROCESSOR DRIVEN POWER SUPPLY WHICH ACCEPTS RECHAGEABLE OR NON-RECHAGEABLE BATTERIES, A FULLY INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS SYSTEM WITH TAUTOMATIC GAIN (VOLUME) CONTROL FEATURE THAT AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES NOISE LEVEL; HELMET RETENSION SYSTEM WHICH IS USED TO BALANCE THE HELMET WEIGHT. QTY 3 EA LINE ITEM 005: 420-129 BCS3-A SYSTEM W/ MANUAL 3-PIECE TUBESUIT: HOOD, SHIRT, TROUSERS A BATTERY POWERED COOLING UNIT WITH 2 LITER ICE BOTTLE, 1 SPARE ICE BOTTLE, BATTERIES, CARRYING BAG QTY 1 EA LINE ITEM 006: 420-130 BCS3-A SYSTEM W/ MANUAL MS COLDER, 3-PIECE TUBESUIT: HOOD, SHIRT, TROUSERS A BATTERY POWERED COOLING UNIT WITH 2 LITER ICE BOTTLE, 1 SPARE ICE BOTTLE, BATTERIES, CARRYING BAG QTY 2 EA LINE ITEM 007: 420-131 BCS3-A SYSTEM W/ MANUAL MD COLDER, 3-PIECE TUBESUIT: HOOD, SHIRT, TROUSERS A BATTERY POWERED COOLING UNIT WITH 2 LITER ICE BOTTLE, 1 SPARE ICE BOTTLE, BATTERIES, CARRYING BAG QTY 1 EA LINE ITEM 008: MA003133 ADVANTAGE 1 HOOK AND LINE KIT, ADVANTAGE 1 HAS 50 PIECES QTY 3 EA LINE ITEM 009: 1000-012 SEARCH MIRRORS/FLASH LIGHT MARK 2X40, A CONVEX MIRROR (FOR MAXIMUM VISION) IS ATTACHED TO A 40 INCH LIGHTWEIGH METAL SHAFT VIA A BALL JOINT QTY 3 EA The Government intends to conduct an on-line competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by a third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid.com. FedBid.com has developed an on-line, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. All part numbers and functional specifications are provided on FedBid.com. Participants will submit a series of quotes, which descend in price during the specified period of time. All responsible sources MUST submit a quote/offer to the US State Department using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make an offer on line for 1052-4H7031 . Offerors that are not currently registered to use FedBid.com Exchange 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 or via email at
[email protected]. The Government is taking this action in an effort to improve vendor access and awareness of requests while expediting its ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time quotes for products. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the bidding process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive bidding process. The reverse auction will start on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2003 on/about 1200 ET, and end on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003 at 1000 ET. The selected contractor must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The selected offeror MUST submit a completed copy of FAR 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 provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this acquisition to include any addenda to the provision. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 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. As proscribed by FAR 52.252-2, the full text of DOSAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.statebuy.inter.net/acpolicy. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. In addition, the selected offeror must certify that they: (a) do not comply with the Arab league boycott of the State of Israel, by taking or knowingly agree to take any action with respect to the boycott of Israel by the Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 as amended (50 USC Ap 2407a) prohibits a U.S. person from taking, and (b) do not discriminate in the award of subcontracts on the basis of religion. (DOSAR 65.225-70). FEDBIZOPPS note code 1 applies. Should Offerors require additional clarification, contact FedBid.com at (877) 9FEDBID or
[email protected], OR Ms. Patrick Villegoureix-Ritaud at
[email protected] .