Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Canine Waterproof Camera Kit) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # H92257-15-Q-0047 is hereby issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-74, Effective July 1, 2014. This is a restricted purchase set-aside for 100% Small Business Concerns. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334310. The small business size standard is 750 employees. The Federal Supply Classification (FSC) for this order is 5836. This RFQ is being conducted as a commercial item procurement using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforming to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered IAW FAR 13.106-2. Reference FAR 52.212-2 under "Clauses Incorporated by Full Text" within this document for more details. The referenced brand names are not intended to be restrictive, but represent the minimum requirements of the government. It is the Vendor's responsibility to furnish sufficient information to the government to determine acceptability of the quoted "equal" items. For each equal product, the quote must include a description reflecting the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of "equal" products specified in the RFQ. The quote must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any), and make/model number. In addition, the quote must include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer, and clearly describe any modifications the Vendor plans to make in a product to make it conform to the RFQ's requirements. It is the Governments intent to award one aggregate award but reserves the right to make multiple awards. CLIN 0001 - Canine Waterproof Camera Kit Manufacturer: Tactical Support Equipment (TSE) Part Number: TSE-K9-KIT-WP (TSE-MEDIA-475) Quantity: 10 Delivery: 45 days ARO Salient Characteristics - Waterproof, salt water resistant and internal battery compartment. - Transmission Range: 300 Yards, must be able to transmit through three (3) reinforced concrete walls with steel hatch doors - Light weight, no more than three (3) pounds - Compatible with the following dog harness: Remington Operator Vest with TSE Mounting Plate and Receiver - Shall be interoperable with all existing video equipment from TSE Inc (Gen I Non waterproof Camera systems). - Integrated Antenna / Integrated Whip - Built-in Infrared Illuminator Transmitter Specification - RF Power Output: No less than 3.5 Watts - Frequency: 886 Mhz - 923 Mhz (Available in 1 of 6 Factory Preset Channels) - Power Source: 12VDC - Operating Time: 8 Lithium AA Batteries: 4 hrs. Typical / 8 Alkaline AA Batteries: 2.6 hrs. Typical - Operating Temp: -20 to 60° C / -4 to 140° F - Environmental: IP67 Water and dust proof - Video Signal: NTSC (NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines.) - Camera: 3.6mm lens, Sony Ex View 1/3 CCD, 420lines of resolution, 0.2 LUX - Illumination: Built-in IR Illuminator, 880nm Receiver Specification Frequency: 886-923 MHz (6 Channels, User-Selectable) Operating Time: 2.5 hrs. Typical Weight: No more than 15oz is acceptable Interface Ports: 12VDC, Video Out, Antenna Antenna: Removable 6-inch Whip Operating Controls: 6 Channel Select, On-Off & Brightness Environmental: Weather Resistant Operating Temp: -20 to 60° C / -4 to140° F Video Output: NTSC (NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines.) Screen Size: No less than 2.5 in. System Component Transmitter-Camera TSE-K9-XMTR-WP Receiver-Monitor TSE-900-RX-MON Antenna TSE-ANT-OMNI AC Adapter TSE-AC-DC-12W Storage Case TSE-K9-CASE ***End of CLIN0001*** Place of delivery will be Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune NC. The final delivery address will be provided upon contract award. The awardee of this award is required to be registered with, understand, and invoice through Wide Area Workflow. PROVISION & CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions (JUL 2004) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (APR 2008) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAR 2009) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JUN2009) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) FAR 52.247-45 F.O.B Origin and/or Destination Evaluation FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Services) (APR 1984) DFARS 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information (DEC 1991) DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) ALT A DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 2009) DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 2009) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007) PROVISION & CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: Please note that due to character limitation in FedBizOpps, full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (AUG 2007) Alternate I (APR 2002) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JUN 2005) SOFARS 5652.201-9002 Authorized Changes Only By Contracting Officer (JAN 2005) SOFARS 5652.204-9003 Disclosure of Unclassified Information (NOV 2007) SOFARS 5652.204-9002 Instruction for the Use of Electronic Contracts (NOV 2007) SOFARS 5652.252-9000 Notice of Incorporation of Section K (FEB 2007) SOFARS 5652.201-9002 AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY CONTRACTING OFFICER (JAN 2005) All FAR representations and certifications shall be submitted through Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered as follow: a. All quotes shall be evaluated on the ability to meet required specifications, delivery, and cost. A quote that is so lacking in information, that a proper evaluation would require elaborate explanation, may be deemed unacceptable. b. Quotes must confirm that the quoted items and/or services are in accordance with the specifications as outlined within this RFQ. c. The vendor shall submit a quotation that includes all prices for the listed items/services and the delivery dates for each item/service. (End of Provision) *** It is very important that all vendors follow all instructions provided below, when quotes are submitted *** Vendors are required to register or update their registration on the Central Contractor Registration website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. This registration is required to receive contract award and will facilitate payment. Please include affirmative certification of ability to comply with Required Delivery Date. Additional information required in quotation: DUNS #, CAGE CODE #, and TIN #. The Government is seeking F.O.B Destination. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SSgt Sung, Monora at 910-440-0700 or 910-440-0774 or Email:
[email protected] All questions are due by 1200 (12:00 PM) EST January 26, 2015. Questions shall be directed to SSgt Sung, Monora, Contract Specialist, Email:
[email protected]. Questions are requested to be submitted via Email. Answers to all questions received will be posted via amendment to this solicitation no later than 1200 (12:00 PM) EST January 28, 2015. Quotes will be accepted via email only. Late submissions will not be considered. The burden of insuring the Vendors' quote are received by this office, within the stated timeframe, is the responsibility of Vendor. Please submit your quotations via any method listed below: E-mail SSgt Sung, Monora at
[email protected] For email quotes, the Government office designated for receipt of the quote is the email inbox of the addressee indicated above. Notwithstanding the provisions at FAR 52.212-1(c), delivery is not accomplished until the addressee can open the email; delivery to a server or an email inbox on a server is not considered delivery to the designated Government office and the quotation is not under the Government's control until the addressee can open the email. The email shall not be considered to be delivered unless the entire content of the email and all attachments can be read by the addressee indicated above. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from the addressee establishes that a record was received but does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. Email attachments are limited to no more than 2MB. Vendors are specifically warned that email may be subjected to spam filters or attachment stripping. All transmissions must clearly state the solicitation number and the name of the contracting specialist on the first page to ensure proper receipt. Attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1(c), concerning late submissions. Vendors are responsible for allowing adequate time for transmission to be completed. The Vendor bears the risk of non-receipt of transmissions, and should ensure that all pages of the proposal (and any authorized modifications) have been received by the designated office before the deadline indicated. Pages of a transmission that arrive after the deadline will not be considered. The Government may make award based solely on the quote received.