SOLICITATION NOTICE
39 -- 3 Wheel Electric Forklift to Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Notice Date
- 9/24/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Headquarters TSA, TSA 25, Arlington , VA 22202
- ZIP Code
- 22202
- Solicitation Number
- HSTS05-08-Q-FLL006
- Response Due
- 9/25/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/24/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Narissa Charles, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 5712271459, Fax: 5712273219
- E-Mail Address
-
narissa.charles1@dhs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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 HSTS05-08-Q-FLL006 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 FAC 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423830 with a small business size standard of 100 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 2008-09-25 18:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Dania Beach, FL 33312 The DHS-Transportation Security Administration requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, 3 wheel electric lift truck -Standard commercial warranty-3,500 lb Basic Lift capacity-24" load center-Minimum MFH 188"-36 Volt System-Sideshift attachment-Cushion non marking tires appropriate for indoor use-Power Steering with Tilt-Full Suspension Seat-Seat Belt-Overhead Guard-Regenerative Breaking-Presence Detection System-Backup Alarm-82.5 Overall Lowered Height.-5 Degree Back Tilt.-36" Wide Sideshift Carriage.-48 High Load Backrest.-42 Long Pallet Forks.-High Visibility Mast, 1, EA; LI 002, Rechargeable battery to support proposed 3 wheel electric forklift.Battery shall be warrantied for a minimum of 3 years, 1, EA; LI 003, Battery Charger to support proposed battery.Charger Shall be warrantied for a minimum of 3 years, 1, EA; 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 clientservices@fedbid.com. 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 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. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to the point of contact in the FBO notice, so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. 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 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: 52.222-21, 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.acqnet.gov/far. Delivery shall be made within 100 days or less after award.Total proposed price shall be FOB Destination. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. INVOICING: SUBMISSION OF INVOICES (Feb 2006) (a) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) partners with the United States Coast Guard Finance Center for financial services in support of TSA operations, including the payment of contractor invoices. Therefore, all contractor invoices must be submitted to, and will be paid by, the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (FinCen). (b) Invoices may be submitted via U.S. Mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Contractors shall utilize ONLY ONE method per invoice submission. The submission information for each of the three methods is as follows: (1) U.S. Mail: United States Coast Guard Finance Center TSA Commercial Invoices, P.O. Box 4111, Chesapeake, VA 23327-4111 (2) Electronic Mail: TSAinvoices@fincen.uscg.mil-------(3) Facsimile: 757-413-7314 - Facsimile submissions should be addressed to TSA Invoices. (c) The electronic mail address and facsimile number listed above shall be used by contractors for ORIGINAL invoice submission only. If either electronic mail or facsimile submission is utilized, contractors shall not submit hard copies of invoices via the U.S. mail. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify that invoices are received, regardless of the method of submission used. Contractors may inquire regarding the receipt of invoices by contacting the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center via the methods listed in subparagraph (e) of this clause. (d) Upon receipt of contractor invoices, FinCen will electronically route invoices to the appropriate TSA Contracting Officers Representative and/or Contracting Officer for review and approval. Upon approval, the TSA Contracting Officer will electronically route the invoices back to FinCen. Upon receipt of approved invoices from a TSA Contracting Officer, and the subsequent certification by an Authorized Certifying Official, FinCen will initiate payment of the invoices. (e) Payment Status: Contractors may inquire on the payment status of an invoice by any of the following means: (1) Via the internet: https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/PH_menu.htm (2) Contacting the FinCen Customer Service Section via telephone at (757) 523-6940 (Voice Option #1). The hours of operation for the Customer Service line are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. However, the Customer Service line has a voice-mail feature that is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. (3) Via the Payment Inquiry Form https://www.fincen.uscg.mil/secure/payment.htm. (End of clause) **All questions shall only be directed to: PrimaryNarissa Charles, Contract Specialistnarissa.charles1@dhs.gov571.227.1459 SecondaryGunnar Erik Grotos, Contracting Officergunnar.grotos@dhs.gov571.227.3270
- Web Link
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FedBizOpps Complete View
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Dania Beach, FL 33312<br />
- Zip Code: 33312<br />
- Zip Code: 33312<br />
- Record
- SN01681078-W 20080926/080924223915-a8c314359ed2d8db0e897cde11a28488 (fbodaily.com)
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