Emergency Vehicle Equipment

PLEASE NOTE THE UPDATED RESPONSE DEADLINE. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is PFPA4111084BASIC; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for 8(a) small business concerns only; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336399. The business size standard is 750 employees. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 2590. The Washington Headquarters Service, Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) Department of Defense, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 intends to purchase emergency vehicle equipment on a brand name or equal basis for police vehicles. Installation is not included in this requirement. The specific items requested are contained in the attached CLIN Schedule. The Government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price purchase order to the Lowest Priced/Technically Acceptable offeror. The following factors, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate quotes: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price (1) Technical Acceptability All quotes must be for the items requested either brand name or equal. To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must meet the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics for the specified equipment in this solicitation; clearly identify the item by brand name, if any, and the make or model number and provide descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Government as defined in FAR 52.211-6. The Government is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. Refer to the applicable manufacturers' websites for the salient characteristics of each required item. The equipment item numbers are included in the attached CLIN schedule. Offerors will receive a rating of "Technically Acceptable" or "Technically Unacceptable". Any offeror who receives a "Technically Unacceptable" rating will be eliminated from the competition and no longer considered for award. (2) Price The total price will be a determining factor after Technical Acceptability is determined. The award will be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Vendors shall submit the attached CLIN Schedule, complete with the quoted prices. Vendors shall include warranty terms and delivery times with their quote. Additional Information: 1. Quotes must be submitted to the point of contact (POC) for this requirement, Contract Specialist, Robin Castoldi, at [email protected] and must be received by 11:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 . ONLY e-mailed quotes will be accepted. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes. 2. Quotes must be firm fixed priced, and include all quantities listed, all or none. 3. The Government desires delivery of all parts 30 days ARO or sooner and anticipates awarding a purchase order for these items on or about early June, 2011. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at destination. All quotes shall include ARO delivery information. Offerors shall include Tax Identification Number, CAGE code, DUNS number and CCR number stated on their quote. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999): (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate quotes and make a selection based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation meeting the specified salient characteristics. The order of importance when evaluating quotations is as follows: technical acceptability is more important than price. FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.219-17 Section 8(a) Award. FAR 52.219-18 Notification of Competition Limited to Eligible 8(a) Concerns. FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Records. FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, with the following fill-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviation in Provisions, with the following fill-in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 2. FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items will be incorporated into any resultant contract by reference. FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor. FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. FAR 52.232-33 Payment by EFT - CCR. FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award. FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts. FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination. FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request; requests for payments must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system at https://wawf.eb.mil. DFARS 252.204-7004 (Alt A) Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A. DFARS 252.212-7001(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. DFARS 252.247.7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alt III). FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation). FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, with the following two fill-ins: http://www.arnet.gov/far and http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.252-6 with the following fill-in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 48 CFR Chapter 2. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities.