Rolling Loadout Bag

Note: Quoters shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management for "All Awards" at the time a quotation is submitted. Quotes not in compliance with this requirement will not be considered. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 70T05020Q7NPF1001. The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06/10-10-2019. (iv) This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses (Total Small Business Set-Aside). The associated NAICS code 316998 and small business size standard of 500 employees (v) The following schedule applies: Item Number - 00001 Supply/Service - Rolling Loadout Bag (see paragraph (vi) for specifications) Quantity - 200 Unit - Each (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires rolling loadout bags. This acquisition is being conducted on a brand name or equal basis. Only quotations quoting products that meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed below will be considered technically acceptable. SANDPIPER OF CALIFORNIA 2038 Rolling Loadout Bag XL (Part Number 2038-O-BLK) Model Number: 2038 Size: Extra Large Dimensions: 12.25" x 36.0" x 17.0"(Salient. Products shall not be smaller in size than the listed dimensions. Products may exceed dimensions by no more than 10%.) Volume: 7,400 in³(Salient. Products shall not have a volume less than listed volume. Products may exceed volume by no more than 10%.) Weight: 13 lbs (Salient. Product weight shall be within a range of +/- 10%) Material: 600-Denier Poly/Canvas (Salient. A product made of material other than as described will only be considered acceptable if the technical documentation presented by the quoter clearly and objectively demonstrates the alternate material is equal to or superior than the stated material.) • Rugged, abrasion-resistant exterior • (3) large-diameter wheels • Skid rails • Compression straps (Salient) • Detachable carry straps (Salient) • MOLLE / PALS panel (Salient) • Concealable pull handles (Salient) • Black (Salient) Quoters are specifically advised that Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212(b)(4) requires quotations to provide sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the solicitation. The Government will NOT look outside of the submitted quotation to determine compliance. Any quotation that does not clearly demonstrate compliance will be rated as Unacceptable for Factor 1 and will ineligible for award. Quoters that are quoting the brand name product do not need to provide additional details concerning technical compliance, as the brand name product meets all specifications. However, the quotation must still clearly indicate the quoted part number so that the Government can ascertain the brand name product is the product being quoted. (vii) All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 no later than 45 calendar days after receipt of order. Inspection and acceptance shall occur at Destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the provision. (ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items does not apply to this acquisition. The evaluation procedures to be utilized are as follows: Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) selection process. Award may be made on initial quotations. Therefore, each initial quote should contain the quoter's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to contact quoters if it is later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary or in the government's best interests. The LPTA process will proceed as follows: 1) Quotes may be removed from consideration for, but not limited to, the following reasons: • Quotes that are not received timely • Quotes that fail to follow the instructions in FAR Provision 52.212-1 • Quotes that fail to submit ALL required documentation/provisions • Quotes that have language inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation 2) Quotes will be ordered by price from lowest to highest. 3) The Government will then review Factor 1 of the lowest priced quote. If the review finds that Factor 1 of the lowest priced quote is acceptable, the Government will then evaluate Factor 2 of the lowest priced quote. If the review finds that Factor 2 of the lowest priced quote is acceptable, that quote represents the best value to the Government and the technical evaluation process stops at this point. Contingent upon a subsequent determination of price reasonableness and of contractor responsibility by the Contracting Officer, an award will be made to that quoter without further consideration of any other quoters. If the lowest quote is determined not to be acceptable for any reason, then the next lowest priced quote will receive an evaluation as described above. The process will continue in order by price until a quote from a responsible contractor is determined to be acceptable and priced fairly and reasonably. 4) USING THIS PROCEDURE, THE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT EVALUATE ALL QUOTES. (e) Each Factor will be evaluated as follows: Factor 1. Technical Acceptability Past performance will be rated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis as follows: Acceptable - The quoted product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the brand name product. Unacceptable - The quoted product does not meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the brand name product. Factor 2. Past Performance Past performance will be rated on an "acceptable" or "unacceptable" basis as follows: Acceptable - Based on the quoter's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the quoter will successfully perform the required effort, or the quoter's performance record is unknown. (See note below.) Unacceptable - Based on the quoter's performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the quoter will be able to successfully perform the required effort Note: In the case of a quoter without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the quoter may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the quoter shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, "unknown" shall be considered "acceptable." Note: Quoters are not required or requested to submit past performance references. The Government will use public and Government-restricted sources (e.g. CPARS) to evaluate past performance. Factor 3. Price Price will not be rated. Price analysis will be conducted to determine reasonableness. (x) Quoters are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its quote. Quoters shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if they have completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, it shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (q) of this provision. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to the clause. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: _X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). _X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644). _X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755). _X_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2019) (E.O.13126). _X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). _X_ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246). _X_ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793). _X_ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). _X_ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513). _X_ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). _X_ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (xiii) The following additional contract requirements or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are applicable to the solicitation and/or resultant contract: - FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal(Aug 1999) - HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for `at least 80 percent' each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)- (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held- (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain stock disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) Stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan deemed in certain cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain transfers disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special rule for related partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108-7001 through 3009.108-7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108-7004. 3052.247-72 F.o.b. destination only (DEC 2003) Offers are invited on the basis of f.o.b. destination only. Offers submitted on any other basis will be rejected as nonresponsive. (End of provision) - G.5200.242.003 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES (JUL 2015) Background: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) partners with the United States Coast Guard Finance Center for financial services in support of TSA operations, including the payment of contractor invoices. Therefore, all contractor invoices must be submitted to, and will be paid by, the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (FinCen). A. Invoice Submission Method: Invoices may be submitted via facsimile, U.S. Mail, or email. Contractors shall utilize ONLY ONE method per invoice submission. The submission information for each of the methods is as follows in order of preference: 1. Facsimile number is: 757-413-7314 The facsimile number listed above shall be used by contractors for ORIGINAL invoice submission only. If facsimile submission is utilized, contractors shall not submit hard copies of invoices via the U.S. mail. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify that invoices are received, regardless of the method of submission used. Contractors may inquire regarding the receipt of invoices by contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center via the methods listed in subparagraph (d) of this term. 2. Address to mail invoices: United States Coast Guard Finance Center TSA Commercial Invoices P.O. Box 4111 Chesapeake, VA 23327-4111 3. Email Address: [email protected] or www.fincen.uscg.mil B. Invoice Process: Upon receipt of contractor invoices, FinCen will electronically route invoices to the appropriate TSA Contracting Officer's Representative and/or Contracting Officer for review and approval. Upon approval, the TSA will electronically route the invoices back to FinCen. Upon receipt of certified invoices from an Authorized Certifying Official, FinCen will initiate payment of the invoices. C. Discounts on invoices. If desired, the Contractor should offer discounts directly upon the invoice submitted, clearly specifying the terms of the discount. Contractors can structure discounted amounts for payment for any time period less than the usual thirty day payment period specified under Prompt Payment requirements; however, the Contractor should not structure terms for payment of net amounts invoiced any sooner than the standard period required under FAR Subpart 32.9 regarding prompt payments for the specified deliverables under contract. Discounts offered after invoice submission. If the Contractor should wish to offer a discount on a specific invoice after its submission for payment, the Contractor should submit a letter to the Finance Center identifying the specific invoice for which a discount is offered and specify the exact terms of the discount offered and what time period the Government should make payment by in order to receive the discount. The Contractor should clearly indicate the contract number, invoice number and date, and the specific terms of the discount offered. Contractors should not structure terms for net amount payments any sooner than the standard period required under FAR Subpart 32.9 regarding prompt payments for the specified deliverables under contract. D. Payment Status: Contractors may inquire on the payment status of an invoice by any of the following means: 1. Via the internet: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil Contacting the FinCen Customer Service Section via telephone at 1-800-564-5504 or (757) 523-6940 (Voice Option #1). The hours of operation for the Customer Service line are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. However, the Customer Service line has a voice-mail feature that is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 2. Via the Payment Inquiry Form: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm E. Invoice Elements: Invoices will automatically be rejected if the information required in subparagraph (a)(2) of the Prompt Payment Clause, contained in this Section of the Contract, including EFT banking information, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and DUNS number are not included in the invoice. All invoices must clearly correlate invoiced amounts to the corresponding contract line item number and funding citation. The Contractor shall work with the Government to mutually refine the format, content and method of delivery for all invoice submissions during the performance of the Contract. F. Supplemental Invoice Documentation: Contractors shall submit all supplemental invoice documentation (e.g. copies of subcontractor invoices, travel vouchers, etc.) necessary to approve an invoice along with the original invoice. The Contractor invoice must contain the information stated in the Prompt Payment Clause in order to be received and processed by FinCen. Supplemental invoice documentation required for review and approval of invoices may, at the written direction of the Contracting Officer, be submitted directly to either the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer's Representative. Note for "time-and-material" type contracts: The Contractor must submit the following statement with each invoice for labor hours invoiced under a "time-and-materials" type contract, order, or contract line item: "The Contractor hereby certifies in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR 52.232-7, that each labor hour has been performed by an employee (prime or subcontractor) who meets the contract's specified requirements for the labor category invoiced." G. Additional Invoice Preparation Instructions for Software Development and/or Hardware. The Contractor shall clearly include a separate breakdown (by CLIN) for any software development activities (labor costs, subcontractor costs, etc.) in accordance with Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards Number 10 (Preliminary design costs, Development costs and post implementation costs) and cite payment terms. The contractor shall provide make and model descriptions as well as serial numbers for purchases of hardware and software (where applicable.) H. Frequency of Invoice Submission. Invoices shall be submitted after receipt of items. The vendor is authorized to make multiple shipments insofar as all items are received by the required delivery date. If multiple shipments are made, multiple invoices can be submitted; however, invoice frequency shall not be more than one invoice per rolling two week period (e.g if an invoice is submitted on December 1, another invoice cannot be submitted until December 15 or later). (End of term) (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. - G. 5200.243.001 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (JUL 2015) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make any changes, approve any changes in the requirements of this contract, issue orders, obligate funds and authorize the expenditure of funds, and notwithstanding any term contained elsewhere in this contract, such authority remains vested solely in the Contracting Officer. (For further information, the Contracting Officer is a federal government employee who is specifically authorized and appointed in writing under specified agency procedures and granted the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.) In the event, the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The following Primary Contracting Officer is assigned to this contract. Alternate Contracting Officers may be assigned: TSA Contracting Officer: NAME: Kevin C. Newton PHONE NUMBER: 202.631.3110 EMAIL: [email protected] (End of term) (End of clause) - L. 5200.225.001 NOTICE TO OFFERORS/CONTRACTORS CONCERNING TRADE AGREEMENTS TERMS APPLICABILITY TO THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SEPTEMBER 2018) A. With respect to the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses listed directly below (which the Contracting Officer has included herein as applicable): FAR 52.225-1 "Buy American Act-Supplies," FAR 52.225-2 "Buy American Act-Certificate," FAR 52.225-5 "Trade Agreements," FAR 52.225-6 "Trade Agreements Certificate," FAR 52.225-9 "Buy American Act-Construction Materials," FAR 52.225-10 "Notice of Buy American Act Requirement-Construction Materials," FAR 52.225-11 "Buy American Act-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements," and FAR 52.225-12, "Notice of Buy American Act Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements" Offerors are hereby notified that the TSA is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and the countries it includes as presently defined in FAR 25.003. Otherwise, the only other trade agreements that presently cover the TSA are the North American Free Trade Agreement and the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement. Offerors must analyze their intended offerings proposals and provide information in response to the required FAR 52.225- series provisions accordingly. The European Union participation is as defined at http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/european_communities_e.htm B. In applying the Buy American Act, the Transportation Security Administration advises offerors that, as it affects Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Sub-part 25.4 "Trade Agreements" requirements and the associated contract clauses and provisions at: FAR 52.225-1 "Buy American Act-Supplies," FAR 52.225-2 "Buy American Act-Certificate," FAR 52.225-5 "Trade Agreements," FAR 52.225-6 "Trade Agreements Certificate," Only domestic products or products from Canada, Mexico, and/or Chile which can be treated as a "eligible product" as defined in FAR 25.003 due to the sole applicability, respectively, of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement are acceptable for offer under a solicitation or delivery under a contract that specifies the delivery of products in the Federal Supply Class (FSC) code 8300 series "Textiles, Leathers, Furs, Apparel and Shoes, Tents and Flags" and the FSC 8400 series "Clothing and Individual Equipment." (End of term) - L. 5200.233.001 AVAILABILITY OF INTERNAL APPEAL PROCESS PER FAR 33.103 (JUL 2018) In the event of receipt of the Contracting Officer's final decision of an agency-level protest in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 33.103, the offeror is hereby advised that an appeal process is available from within the agency. The Assistant Administrator of the Contracting and Procurement in the Transportation Security Administration is the independent appeal authority. All appeals must be submitted in writing and signed by a company official who is authorized to commit the company and contain the same elements required in FAR 33.103(d) as well as an explanation of the Contracting Officer's decision (and copy of such decision). Appeals must be sent either in writing or via email to Transportation Security Administration, ATTN: APPEAL OF AGENCY PROTEST, Contracting and Procurement, 601 S. 12th Street, Arlington, VA 20598-6025 , or via email to [email protected]. The subject line for the email should clearly indicate "APPEAL OF AGENCY PROTEST". (End of term) (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) The date, time and place offers are as stated in www.fbo.gov. (xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, contact the Primary Point of Contact as stated in www.fbo.gov .