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 HSTS05-11-Q-PHX011 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 2005-53. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 326299 with a small business size standard of 500.00 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 2011-09-13 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DHS Transportation Security Administration requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, TSA requires a 37' X 10'6'' space at IFP Airport, Bullshead AZ 86429 to be floored with black interlocking seamless rubber tile flooring that meets or exceeds the following specifications of the SATECH SmartCells anti-fatigue flooring technology: (1) Provides cushioned flooring for fatigue relief of standing/walking workers(2) Does not permanently affix to floor(3) Meets or exceeds the Durometer Harndess requirements of ASTM D2240(4) Meets or exceeds the Strength and Flexibility requirements of ASTM D412(5) Meets or exceeds the Slip Resistance requirements of ASTM C1028-96(6) Meets or exceeds the Fire rating requirements of ASTM E648(7) Anti-slip material (ASTM C1029-96)(8) Easy to clean surface(9) Resists warping, bunching and creeping(10) Thickness: 1 inch(11) Size: 36 inches square(12) Tensile Strength: 500-1000 psi (ASTM D412)(13) Chemical resistant(14) Provide manufacturers warranty. (An additional 30 linear feet of yellow rubber edging will also be required) Delivery and installation will be required by manufacturer certified installers. Please include all delivery and installation costs in your quote. Any quoted product must meet or exceed the characteristics of the named product. This is NOT a brand name acquisition. Quoters can submit quotes for other than the listed product., 1, EA; LI 002, TSA requires a 30' X 10' space at AZA Airport, Mesa AZ 85212 to be floored with black interlocking seamless rubber tile flooring that meets or exceeds the following specifications of the SATECH SmartCells anti-fatigue flooring technology: (1) Provides cushioned flooring for fatigue relief of standing/walking workers(2) Does not permanently affix to floor(3) Meets or exceeds the Durometer Harndess requirements of ASTM D2240(4) Meets or exceeds the Strength and Flexibility requirements of ASTM D412(5) Meets or exceeds the Slip Resistance requirements of ASTM C1028-96(6) Meets or exceeds the Fire rating requirements of ASTM E648(7) Anti-slip material (ASTM C1029-96)(8) Easy to clean surface(9) Resists warping, bunching and creeping(10) Thickness: 1 inch(11) Size: 36 inches square(12) Tensile Strength: 500-1000 psi (ASTM D412)(13) Chemical resistant(14) Provide manufacturers warranty. (An additional 24 linear feet of yellow rubber edging will also be required) Delivery and installation will be required by manufacturer certified installers. Please include all delivery and installation costs in your quote. Any quoted product must meet or exceed the characteristics of the named product. This is NOT a brand name acquisition. Quoters can submit quotes for other than the listed product., 1, 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, DHS Transportation Security Administration 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. DHS Transportation Security Administration 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
[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] 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. In the event this procurement is a total small business set-aside, the following shall apply: For small business set-asides other than for construction or services, any concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer unless the SBA has granted either a waiver or exception to the nonmanufacturer rule. In industries where the SBA finds that there are no small business manufacturers, it may issue a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule. In addition, SBA has excepted procurements processed under simplified acquisition procedures, where the anticipated cost of the procurement will not exceed $25,000, from the nonmanufacturer rule. Waivers permit small businesses to provide any firm's product. For this procurement, the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 326299 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. New equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warrany. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of buy. Shipping must be 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. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award could be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. ORCA- Company must also have a current and active record on file in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). If the vendor is not registered in the ORCA it may do so through the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov/. NOTE: The quoters ORCA SHALL have a completed Buy American Act Certificate if quoting other than a domestic end product. Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order. Bids from sellers unable to accept purchase orders will not be considered for award. Please review Buy Attachment 001, Terms and Conditions, thoroughly before submitting a quote in response to this solicitation. CHECKING THIS TERM DENOTES YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. Quotations provided in response to this RFQ must be submitted for all required items, i.e. "all or none". Partial quotations will not be considered. Quotations must clearly and specifically identify delivery/transport method. Any resultant Purchase Order will be awarded on a lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.