AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 4THO21075079 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 05-18. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334417 with a small business size standard of 500 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 2007-08-17 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Ft Gordon, GA 30905 The GSA FTS Region 4 requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Breaker, 200A Main, with Shunt Trip, JDL36200 - Breaker. 200A Main, refer catalog Page 7-22 Square D , 2, EA; LI 002, Shunt trip 120 v operator S29386 - Shunt trip 120V Square D , 2, EA; LI 003, Circuit Breakers, 20A, single pole QOB120, 60, EA; LI 004, Circuit breakers, 20 amp 2 pole QOB220, 12, EA; LI 005, Cover, Surface Mount, 42 Circuit MHC50S, 2, EA; LI 006, Ground Bar Assembly PK23GTA, 4, EA; LI 007, Load Center Interior, 225A 3 Phase, non-linear NQOD442L225CUNL, 2, EA; LI 008, Main Breaker Adapter Kit NQODJK - Main Breaker Adaptor Kit Square D , 2, EA; LI 009, NQOD Box Type 1 Enclosure, 42 Circuit MH50, 2, EA; LI 010, Busbar stab-in 200 amp rated disconnect PKA36 200GN , 2, EA; LI 011, 4/0 THHN wire black insulation 500 ft spool THHN 4/0 STR CU BLACK , 2, EA; LI 012, 2 AWG THHN wire green insulation 500 ft spool THHN 2 STR CU GREEN , 1, EA; LI 013, Breaker, 200A Main, with Shunt Trip, KAL KAL36200-1021, 2, EA; LI 014, Shunt trip 120 v operator -1021, 2, EA; LI 015, Circuit Breakers, 20A, single pole QOB120, 60, EA; LI 016, Circuit breakers, 20 amp 2 pole QOB220, 12, EA; LI 017, Cover, Surface Mount, 42 Circuit MHC50S, 2, EA; LI 018, Ground Bar Assembly PK23GTA, 4, EA; LI 019, Load Center Interior, 225A 3 Phase, non-linear NQOD442L225CUNL, 2, EA; LI 020, Main Breaker Adapter Kit NQODKA, 2, EA; LI 021, NQOD Box Type 1 Enclosure, 42 Circuit MH50, 2, EA; LI 022, Busbar stab-in 200 amp rated disconnect PKA36 200GN , 2, EA; LI 023, 4/0 THHN wire black insulation 500 ft spool THHN 4/0 STR CU BLACK , 2, EA; LI 024, 2 AWG THHN wire green insulation 500 ft spool THHN 2 STR CU GREEN , 1, EA; For this solicitation, GSA FTS Region 4 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. GSA FTS Region 4 is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, 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
[email protected]. 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
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance. Failure to comply with the below instructions may result in quote being determined as non-responsive. Vendors / sales agents submitting quotes MUST BE registered in ITSS. If vendor registration assistance is needed contact 877.243.2889 Option 2. Contact
[email protected] or call 877-933-3234 to address any questions or comments Company must be registered on DOD's Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include proof of CCR registration. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market". ALL MUST BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Proof will be requested that all items in the bill of materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty! Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission This entire requirement will be awarded on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable to the Federal Government. Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate quote referencing as such then quote an equal or better replacement for the item. Quote is to include all fees for shipment. Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order. No partial shipments unless specifically authorized at time of award. Vendors must have unescorted access to McDill AFB. All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Quote must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508. Quote must include verification that the product and/or services have been evaluated and validated by the NSA or in accordance with NSA-approved processes in accordance with Defense Confidentiality DCAS-1 (see also DODI 8500.2, February 6, 2003). - Invoicing must be submitted via ITSS. When submitting invoice, invoice must include ONLY the line items quoted. A separate line item for a Fedbid.com fee is unacceptable. 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. 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, via the ORCA website (http://orca.bpn.gov) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. ******IMPORTANT***** This requirment MUST be delivered no later than September 30, 2007, No Exceptions! Upon delivery, all shipping documents and equipment containers will include GSA-IT order number and/or Act number.