Solicitation Number:

1052-8H8053JM-08

Notice Type:

Presolicitation

Synopsis:

MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 1052-8H8053JM-08. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 84967.


GSA Schedule Bids Preferred, But Not Required: Sellers may either provide a GSA Schedule or an Open Market bid. If bidding with a GSA Schedule, the requested items must be on that Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov.

This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-09-05 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be STERLING, VA 20166

The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001, CRT SUSTAINMENT KITRed guns, dummy training M4(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 24, EA;
LI 002, Red Guns, dummy training Glock Pistol(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 24, EA;
LI 003, Red knives, dummy training(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 24, EA;
LI 004, Double mag pouch, pistol,MOLLE, black(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 005, Triple mag pouch, pistol, MOLLE, black
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 006, Triple mag pouch, M4, MOLLE, black
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 007, Tactical flashbang pouch, MOLLE, black
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 008, Tactical Radio pouch, MOLLE, black (5.11) pungee radio
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 009, Tactical smoke grenade pouch, MOLLE, black (MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 010, Tactical chest rig/low vis rack assembly; black(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 011, Tactical Patrol Pack, Black(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 012, GI SPEC 3 dAY backpack, BLACK, MOLLE(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 120, EA;
LI 013, MOLLE field repair buckle kit (for black components,assorted snaps* buckles to replace pouch components)
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 20, EA;
LI 014, Mini-mag flashlight with initial battery set(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 100, EA;
LI 015, AA Alkaline batteries(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 1, EA;
LI 016, AAA Alkaline batteries
(MARK ALL BOXES DONOR EQUIPMENT PROGRAM), ATA #6227, 1, EA;
LI 017, LEVEL IV BALLISTIC PLATES, 200, EA;
LI 018, SHIPPING AND HANDLING, 1, LOT;

For this solicitation, Department of State 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers 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. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.

Use 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.

Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions or comments

New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission

FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)

No partial shipments unless otherwise specified

Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

DOS A/LM/AQM Memorandum dated 04/23/08: GSA schedule orders may include "open market" items, i.e., items not on the awardee's list of GSA schedule items, only in compliance with FAR 8.402(f). Offerors should verify in writing which items are listed on their GSA schedule contracts and which items are "open market" items. For an offer to qualify as an offer based on a GSA schedule contract, the value of "open market" items included in the offer may not exceed the applicable micro-purchase threshold as defined in FAR 2.101.

Additional Info:

www.fedbid.com (b-84967, n-16778)

Contracting Office Address:

1701 N. Ft. Meyer Drive, Rosslyn, VA 22209

Place of Performance:

STERLING, VA 20166
20166
US

Point of Contact(s):

Name: Judy McIntyre, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038756274, Fax: 1111111111, Email: mcintyreja2@state.gov;