SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Tyvek Evidence Envelopes
- Notice Date
- 8/18/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 339999
— All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Quantico Contracts Unit, FBI Engineering Research Facility, FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, 22135
- ZIP Code
- 22135
- Solicitation Number
- 08-Q-LDQ001365
- Archive Date
- 9/13/2008
- Point of Contact
- Lynda M. Theisen,
- E-Mail Address
-
Lynda.Theisen@ic.fbi.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for BRAND NAME or Equal commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26, Effective 12 June 2008. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The solicitation number is RFQ 08-Q-LDQ001365 and shall be referenced on all quotes. Previous Manufacturerer: Armor Holding Forensics LLC 1. Customized Tyvek Windowed Evidence Bags Model #TYV-1001 (9 inches x 12 inches x 2 inches pre-labeled) (100 per pack), Quantity 100 packs; and 2. Customized Tyvek Windowed Evidence Bags Model #TYV-1004 (12 inches x 16 inches x 2 inches pre-labeled) (100 per pack), Quantity 100 packs Unit price shall include plate set-up charge for label identification. The specifications for the Tyvek Evidence Bags are as follows: (1) Shall be made of polyethelene fibers which makes a tear resistant package as well as breathable to not destroy DNA; (2) Must have a tamper evident seal on the flap; (3) Have double-fold feature for sealing to ensure nothing is lost; (4) Must be windowed with very aggressive adhesives to ensure the integrity of the evidence and the bag; window size shall be 4 inches x 5 inches for Model# TYV-001 and 5 inches x 5 inches for Model # TYV1004; (5) Be 18 sub Tyvek; (6) Shall have custom labeled exterior, located below the window, with fill in the blank essential information initials, For FBI Field Office Use Only; (7) Shall be printed with Reflex blue ink;(8) The 9 inches x 12 inches x 2 inches bags must have an open end expansion of 4 inches x 5 inches window; (9) The bags must be gusseted to fit larger items; and (10) The bags shall also include a four color logo (ERT). The artwork for the front of the bags will need prior approval by FBI personnel. All items shall be delivered FOB destination 45 days ARO to FBI Laboratory, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA 22135. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the aforementioned address. Brand-name or Equal - Items called for by this solicitation have been identified by a brand name or equal description, such identification is intended to be descriptive but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering equal products (including products of a brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the bids and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics and requirements listed in the invitation. Unless the quoter clearly indicates in his/her quote that he/she is offering an equal product referenced in the solicitation. If the quoter proposes to furnish an equal product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the solicitation, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the quote. The evaluation of quotes and the determination to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the quoter or identified in his/her quote as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To ensure that sufficient information is available, the quoter must furnish as a part of its quote all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to: (i) determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirements of the solicitation, and (ii) establish exactly what the quoter proposed to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or information otherwise available to the purchasing activity. (2) If the quoter proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the invitation for quotes, the quoter shall: (i) include in his/her quote a clear description of such proposed modifications, and (ii) clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. (3) Modifications proposed after the closing date to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the solicitation will not be considered. A firm fixed price contract will be made awarded to the responsive, responsible quoter whose quote conforms to this solicitation and is the Best Value to the Government. The following evaluation factors in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical acceptability and (2) price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; therefore, it is critical that each quote be fully responsive. However, the FBI also reserves the right to conduct discussions, if later determined to be necessary. Please carefully review the commercial item FAR clauses for information about requirements and instructions for submitting a quotation. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror- Commercial Items (JUN 2008); FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) - Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, considering technical acceptability and price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; therefore, it is critical that each quote be fully responsive. However, the FBI also reserves the right to conduct discussions, if later determined to be necessary. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items (JUN 2008). * *** Please note : All offerors and prospective contractors must be registered on the online Representative and Certification Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov or must provide a completed copy of 52.212-3 along with their quote. ORCA registration is available through Business Partner Network (BPN) at www.bpn.gov. FAR Clause 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (FEB 2007); FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JUN 2008) - in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply; 52.203-6 Alternate I, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34, 52.232-36, 52.222-39, 52.239-1. Clauses incorporated by reference may be accessed in full text at www.arnet.gov. The lessor/contractor will agree to insert terms that conform substantially to the language of this clause in all contracts/subcontracts. All quotes from responsible sources will be considered. Quotes are due by August 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST. Quotes will be accepted via email only. Quotes shall be sent to Lynda.Theisen@ic.fbi.gov. For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Lynda M. Theisen at Lynda.Theisen@ic.fbi.gov. Questions will be accepted by email only.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Quantico, Virginia, 22135, United States
- Zip Code: 22135
- Zip Code: 22135
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