B09_Solicitation_140L3724Q0096_rev1_0001.pdf

140L3724Q0096

NFES 4045 Battery Holder for BK 5000

Contents

1. OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND

2. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

3. MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS

4. CONTRACT TYPE AND PAYMENT

5. PACKAGING, PACKING, AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

6. DELIVERY

7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

8. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

9. EXHIBITS

10. INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION

1. Objective and Background The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has a requirement for the manufacture of brand name Battery Holders, as specified below in the schedule if items (Section 2), per the manufacturing specifications (Section 3). The National Fire Equipment System (NFES) number for identification and ordering purposes is 004045.

2. Schedule of Items The following item and quantities are required.

Product Description Item/Model

Number Quantity Price Per

Item Total

NFES 004045 Battery Holders- SURPASS Clamshell AA Battery Pack

BKR0120 1,410 *TBD TBD

*Total Price includes all shipping

3. Manufacturing Specifications The units shall be brand name to the following: BK technologies- Model No: BKR0120

Units must be new, able to slide and lock into the BK 5000 radio, must be able to hold exactly 12 “AA” batteries, and be comprised of two pieces (shell and holder for batteries). The body of the holder shall be hardened plastic, bright orange in color, and have a locking mechanism on the bottom to prevent the two pieces from separating. The holder’s approximate size is 6.5” H; 2.5” W; 2” L.

4. Contract Type and Payment The Contract Type is Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Payments shall be made IAW FAR 52.212-4(i).

5. Packaging, Packing, and Shipping Instructions The contractor shall ensure that all items are preserved, packaged, packed and marked in accordance with best commercial practices to meet the packing requirements of the carrier and to ensure safe and timely delivery at the intended destination.

6. Delivery Delivery shall be no later than 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). Delivery shall be to the point of contact (POC) and address below. Delivery of equipment must be coordinated with the Point of Contact 10 business days before date and again 24 hrs before scheduled delivery to coordinate and schedule delivery of equipment. Delivery is FOB Destination and must be delivered within normal business hours Monday -Friday 07:00-16:00 (excluding Federal holidays). Multiple shipments are acceptable.

BLM/NIFC

ATTN: ANDRE CHAVEZ

BLDG 215

3833 SOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANENUE

BOISE, IDAHO 83705

7. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria Inspection and acceptance shall take place at a government location by the government.

8. Provisions and Clauses Reference Exhibit 1.

9. Exhibits Number Description Number of Pages 1 Provisions and Clauses 30

10. Instructions and Evaluation Instructions:

FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. Addendum.

(a) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Feb

2021) provision is a part of the Representations and Certifications that are submitted and maintained on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. The firm shall ensure that the Representations and Certifications are up to date in SAM. The firm SHALL have an active SAM registration prior to award. The Government shall obtain the firm’s representations and certifications through this system to verify the firm’s Business Size Status and NAICS.

(b) This RFQ does not commit the Government to any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a quote or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting a quote in response to this RFQ.

(c) This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Commercial Buy).

o Due Dates

The quote shall arrive by Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, by 9:00am Mountain Time (MT). The quote shall be submitted by email to Contracting Officer (CO) Kelly Houghton (khoughton@blm.gov). Any questions shall be submitted in writing to the above CO no later than Friday, May 17th, 9:00am MT.

o Submission Requirements There are no special forms or formats required. It is required to clearly indicate the vendor UEI number on the quote. The quote shall consist of a FFP per unit and overall total, per Section 2. The total must include all freight/shipping charges. The quote shall also include a written statement that you are able to meet the delivery date, as stated above under Section 7.

Evaluation:

FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation – Commercial Items. Addendum.

One Purchase Order is anticipated to result from this RFQ. Award will be made to the vendor who quotes the lowest fair and reasonable price in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(2), per the requirement specifications. Quotations will first be ordered by price. The vendor with the lowest price will then be evaluated to determine the technical acceptability of the required specifications. If the lowest priced quote is technically acceptable, award will be made to that contractor and no further evaluations will take place.

mailto:khoughton@blm.gov

To be eligible for award, the firm must be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR 9.104 and be a small business in accordance with the assigned NAICS.