General Buy Information
| Buy #: | 1018289 | |
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| Solicitation #: | PR8948828-a | |
| Buy Description: | Personal Equipment for Security Police Unit in Abuja, Nigeria | |
| Category: | 84 -- Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia | |
| Sub Category: | 8465 -- Individual Equipment | |
| NAICS: | 314999 -- All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills | |
| SAM Contract Opportunity: | Yes | |
| Set-Aside Requirement: | HUBZone Small Business | |
| Buyer: | Department of State | |
| End Date: | 04/02/2020 | |
| End Time: | 17:00 ET | |
| Seller Question Deadline: | 3/19/2020 - 17:00 ET | |
| Delivery: | 40 Day(s) - Required (No. of calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) by which Buyer requires Seller to deliver) | |
Line Item(s) Template - Optional
| You have the option of entering Bid information manually by clicking Start Bid or you can prepare your Bid in an Excel spreadsheet by clicking Download Template. Complete the template using the instructions provided in the spreadsheet and save the file to your computer. When complete, login to Unison Marketplace and click Start Bid. Proceed to the Line Items screen to upload the information. |
Line Item(s)
| Item No | Description | Qty | Unit |
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| 001 | wash cloth -- see attached for specifications | 2 | case of 288ea |
| 002 | towel -- see attached for specifications | 34 | dozen |
| 003 | deployment bag -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 004 | toothbrush -- see attached for specifications | 500 | EA |
| 005 | metal utensil kit -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 006 | aluminum mess kit -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 007 | drinking mug -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 008 | Camelbak hydration backpack -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 009 | water canteen -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 010 | water canteen cover -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 011 | individual mosquito net -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 012 | compass -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 013 | flashlight -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 014 | combat survival kit -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA (individual kit) |
| 015 | personal first aid kit -- see attached for specifications | 250 | kit |
| 016 | folding stools -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 017 | flexible handcuffs -- see attached for specifications | 500 | pack of 10each |
| 018 | flexible handcuff cutter -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 019 | corded hearing protection -- see attached for specifications | 4 | boxes of 100 ea (pr) |
| 020 | sunglasses / ultraviolet protection with safety lens -- see attached for specifications | 500 | EA |
| 021 | goggles for operations -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 022 | headscarf / sun and dust protection -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA |
| 023 | AK47 cleaning kit -- see attached for specifications | 250 | EA (individual kit |
| 024 | SHIPPING AND HANDLING | 1 | lot |
Bidding Requirements
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In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers MUST include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachment(s) can total no more than 20 MB, whether multiple files or one file, and may be zipped to decrease their size. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: Vendor needs to provide descriptive literature: To have a bid considered for award, vendors must provide the manufacturer name, model, and extended specifications of the exact equipment being proposed for all line items - no exceptions. Offerers shall also provide with their proposal, at a minimum, existing product literature from the manufacturer or a third party (i.e. clearly identifying the source) substantiating the acceptability of their offered products in accordance with this solicitation. Failure to provide this information will result in a non- responsive bid and removal from award consideration.
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Open Market bids are accepted in this solicitation; however, please refer to the specifications below, including 'Set-Aside Requirement' provision, for additional requirements.
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The Buyer is allowing Sellers to submit bids for alternate items, provided those items meet all of the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified by this solicitation. Sellers MUST enter exactly what they are bidding (including make, model and description) into the blank description field in order for the bid to be considered. The Buyer will evaluate 'equal' items on the basis of information furnished by the Seller or identified in the bid and reasonably available to the Buyer. The Buyer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the Bid.
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The Buyer is requiring that any rebid must be lower than the 'current bid price' by this amount. The reduction is based on the total order and must be satisfied within the rebid minimum.
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Buyer intends to issue award using a purchase order or delivery order. Bids from Sellers unable to accept purchase orders or delivery orders will not be considered for award.
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This solicitation is a HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified Sellers can bid.
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Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
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Sellers understand that the Marketplace ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.
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Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions can be submitted by using the 'Questions & Responses' link. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.
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Unless otherwise specified in the Buy Terms, below, Bid must be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy and shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.)
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Buy Terms
| Name | Description |
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| Product Certification | Seller certifies that it is an authorized distributer of the brand name product being sold to the Department of State and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/ specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). |
| Supplemental Bid Information | This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. |
| Contractor Registration | This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.sam.gov. Registration must be "ACTIVE" at the time of award. |
| Bids Must Be Valid for 30 Days | All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. |
| Equipment Requirement | Only new equipment is permitted. No grey market or refurbished products are permitted. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, to include memory, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturer's warranty and procured through a manufacturer-approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer-approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer's current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/ specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. |
| Shipping Condition | All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination. No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. |
| Applicable FAR Clauses | The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.203-6; 52.203-13, 52.204-10, 52.219-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/ |
| Descriptive Literature | In addition to providing pricing through the marketplace, Sellers MUST include certain non-pricing information as document(s) attached to their Bid, so they are received no later than the closing date and time of this Buy. Pricing will not be accepted if it is included in the attachment(s). Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB maximum size. Multiple attachments are permitted. Zipped files are not permitted. A Seller's failure to comply with these terms may result in its Bid being determined to be non-responsive. The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: Vendor needs to provide descriptive literature: To have a bid considered for award, vendors must provide the manufacturer name, model, and extended specifications of the exact equipment being proposed for all line items - no exceptions. Offerers shall also provide with their proposal, at a minimum, existing product literature from the manufacturer or a third party (i.e. clearly identifying the source) substantiating the acceptability of their offered products in accordance with this solicitation. Failure to provide this information will result in a non- responsive bid and removal from award consideration. |
| Past Performance | The Offerers shall list a minimum of three (3) contracts and/or subcontracts that they have held over the past five (5) years to demonstrate their prior experience in supplying the equipment in the required category, as stated and manifested in this solicitation, to companies , organizations and other Government entities, etc. Any additional information, such as letters, associations and standards to Name Criteria substantiate the past performance shall be furnished by the offerors. The offerors shall provide the following information for each contract and/or subcontract: (a) Customer's name, address, and telephone numbers of customer's lead contract and technical personnel; (b) Type(s) and category(ies) (c) Contract number; (d) Contract dollar value; and (e) Any terminations (partial or complete) and the reason (convenience or default). |
| Evaluation Criteria | 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL (Oct 2014) 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 following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) price; (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304); Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to the price. |
Shipping Information
| City | State | Zip Code | |
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| Iselin | NJ | 08830 |
Seller Attachment(s): Required
| The attachment(s) must include the following non-pricing information: Vendor needs to provide descriptive literature: To have a bid considered for award, vendors must provide the manufacturer name, model, and extended specifications of the exact equipment being proposed for all line items - no exceptions. Offerers shall also provide with their proposal, at a minimum, existing product literature from the manufacturer or a third party (i.e. clearly identifying the source) substantiating the acceptability of their offered products in accordance with this solicitation. Failure to provide this information will result in a non- responsive bid and removal from award consideration. |
Buy Attachment(s)
| No. | Document Name | Document Size | |
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| 001 | Personal_Equipment_PSU_Nigeria.xlsx | 17 KB |