Tactical Equipment
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19BH2019Q0005
- Agency
-
US Embassy Belmopan
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Miami, FL 33178 33178 US
- More information
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
CANCELLATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 19BH2019Q0005. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), 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.UnisonMarketplace.com and reference Buy No. 971582.
GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA 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 must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the Unison Marketplace Fee, for contract-specific items. If Unison receives notice that, due to inclusion of the Unison Marketplace Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the Unison Marketplace Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. 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 unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2019-04-23 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. FOB Destination shall be Miami, FL 33178.
The U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: HOLSTERS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Must accommodate 9MM Bersa Pistol
• Black
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 002: GUN BELTS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Black
• Sizes: 1 medium, 1 large, 4 XL, 8 2XL, 1 4XL
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 003: CUFF CASES (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Black
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 004: TACTICAL T-SHIRTS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• White or Brown
• Anti-microbial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing
bacteria
• Designed for under body armor or casual workout wear
• Flatlock seams and close fit reduce friction to prevent chafing
• Quick-drying
• Moisture-wicking
• Underarm gusset panels allow moisture to vent quickly
• Athletic fit
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 005: 5.11 STRYKE TDU LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND 5.11 STRYKE TDU PANT OR EQUIVALENT TACTICAL OUTFIT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications shirt:
• Lightweight, dependable, comfortable
• Teflon® treatment resists stains, spills, and soil
• Canted front chest pockets
• 4.84 oz. Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch fabric
• Vertical sleeve pockets
• Loop patch platform
• Reinforced articulated elbows
• Adjustable cuffs
• Sizes: 2 Small, 1 Medium, 7 Large, 4 XL, 1 3XL
• Color: Multicam
Specifications Pants:
• Durable, efficient tactical duty uniform pants
• Enhanced range of motion and storage options
• Extra pockets sized for tactical use
• 6.76 oz. Flex-Tac® ripstop fabric
• Gusseted construction
• Double- layered articulated knees (kneepad ready)
• Stretch panels at the waist and knees
• Bartacking at major seams and stress points
• Canted cargo pockets
• Teflon® finish
• Sizes in size/length: one 28/30, one 30/30, two 36/30, three
38/30, five 40/30, one 42/30, one 42/32, one 48/30
• Color: Multicam
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 006: WILEY X GUARD SUNGLASSES TACTICAL EYE PROTECTION OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Lenses block 400 nanometers or 100% of UV rays
• Removable soft-foam brow pads and no-slip nose pads
• Shatterproof lenses
• 3 sets of interchangeable lenses: Clear, Light Rust, and Matte
Black
• 1-2003-certified as OSHA occupational-grade eye protection
• Lenses meet military ballistic specs for combat eyewear
protection.
• Includes a zippered nylon case with belt loops.
• Mil Spec rated as Protective Combat Eyewear
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 007: TACTICAL GLOVES (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Tactical precision fingertips
• Reinforced knuckles
• Reinforced finger joints
• Adjustable hook and loop closure with leather tab
• Lightly padded palm for weapon and tool handling
• Sizes based on palm width measurements and this guide S-78mm,
M-90mm, 103mm: 2 Smalls, 7 Mediums, 6 Large
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 008: CREE XP-G3 TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 127 Lumens
• CREE XP-G3
• Single mode switch
• Run time on High: 3HR 21MIN
• Battery type: AAA x 2
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 009: WACOOL 3L HYDRATION PACK BLADDER OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 3 Liter Capacity
• BPA Free
• Odorless, Tasteless
• Wide Opening
• Double Soldering Seal/Leak-proof
• Anti-Microbial
Dimensions:
• 15†x 7.8â€
• 40†Hose
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 010: RUSH24 BACKPACK 37L TACTICAL BACKPACK OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Color: Multicam or Tan
• Dual zipping side pockets
• Hydration pocket that accommodates 3L Hydration Bladder with
dimensions of 15â€x 8â€
• Durable1050D OR 1000d nylon
• Stuff-it pocket with integrated draw cord
• Reinforced grab-and-go handle
• Zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket
• Zippered side water bottle pocket
• Hook and loop nametape and flag patches
• Water-repellent coating
• Adjustable height sternum strap
• Two external compression straps
• Contoured yoke shoulder strap system
• Twin drainage grommets
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 011: NIKON DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA D3400 OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Card slot that accommodates SD, SDHC, and SDXC storage media
• Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
• 5 frames per second
• Rechargeable battery
• At least 3†diagonal monitor
(See attached SOW), 3, EA;
LI 012: SANDISK EXTREME PRO 64GB SDXC UHS-I MEMORY CARD MEMORY OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 64 GB
• Read speeds of up to 95MB/s; write speeds of up to 90MB/s
• Video speed C10, U3, V30
• Shock proof, temperature proof, water proof, X-ray proof
(See attached SOW), 40, EA;
LI 013: VELCRO PATCHES WITH CUSTOM LOGO
Specifications:
• Custom Shape
• Hot Cut Border
• Custom design including white, green, yellow and black
• Embroidered logo
Dimensions:
• 4â€-5†Height
(See attached SOW), 50, EA;
LI 014: (4 year subscription) SMART MEETING PRO SOFTWARE FOR SMART BOARD 8084i(Brand Name or Equal)
(See attached SOW), 4, EA;
LI 015: CANON POWERSHOT SX620 HS DIGITAL CAMERA (BLACK) OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 25x Optical Zoom with image stabilization
• Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
• Capture 1080p Full HD video
• At least 3.0-inch diagonal LCD
• Rechargeable battery
(See attached SOW), 10, EA;
LI 016: Estimated shipping to Despatch Miami, FL 33178, 1, EA;
Solicitation and Buy Attachments
***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace 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. U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process.Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.
Use of Unison Marketplace: 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.
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.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation; these can be submitted to clientservices@fedbid.com.
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.
All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications.
New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. 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.
All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award.
Delivery order awards shall only be made to the firm that has the GSA FSS contract awarded to them. The Government views a team arrangement as a prime and subcontractor relationship with the delivery order only being awarded to one GSA FSS holder. To ensure compliance, prior to award the offeror MUST provide written proof from the GSA FSS contract holder that they have the right to offer the GSA schedule items on behalf of the GSA FSS holder; AND a statement that the offeror accepts that the government will make award to the GSA schedule contract holder as the sole awardee and they understand the Government will only accept invoices from and make payments to the GSA FSS contract holder. ATTENTION: Should a solicitation be set aside for a specific socio-economic status, such as a small business, the FSS contract holder must meet the socio-economic requirement in order to be considered for award.
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.
In order to notate which items are open market, in accordance with FAR 8.402(f)(3), Seller must write "open market" in the Line Item Description for any item not currently active on the cited contract, or list in the Seller Bid Description field all open market line numbers (e.g. "Open Market Items: Lines 1, 2, 3.")
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Update #1 ·
Bids are being solicited under solicitation number 19BH2019Q0005. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), 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.UnisonMarketplace.com and reference Buy No. 971582.
GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA 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 must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the Unison Marketplace Fee, for contract-specific items. If Unison receives notice that, due to inclusion of the Unison Marketplace Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the Unison Marketplace Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. 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 unrestricted and only qualified sellers may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.UnisonMarketplace.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2019-04-23 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.UnisonMarketplace.com.FOB Destination shall be Miami, FL 33178
The U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: HOLSTERS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Must accommodate 9MM Bersa Pistol
• Black
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 002: GUN BELTS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Black
• Sizes: 1 medium, 1 large, 4 XL, 8 2XL, 1 4XL
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 003: CUFF CASES (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Black
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 004: TACTICAL T-SHIRTS (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• White or Brown
• Anti-microbial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing
bacteria
• Designed for under body armor or casual workout wear
• Flatlock seams and close fit reduce friction to prevent chafing
• Quick-drying
• Moisture-wicking
• Underarm gusset panels allow moisture to vent quickly
• Athletic fit
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 005: 5.11 STRYKE TDU LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND 5.11 STRYKE TDU PANT OR EQUIVALENT TACTICAL OUTFIT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications shirt:
• Lightweight, dependable, comfortable
• Teflon® treatment resists stains, spills, and soil
• Canted front chest pockets
• 4.84 oz. Flex-Tac® mechanical stretch fabric
• Vertical sleeve pockets
• Loop patch platform
• Reinforced articulated elbows
• Adjustable cuffs
• Sizes: 2 Small, 1 Medium, 7 Large, 4 XL, 1 3XL
• Color: Multicam
Specifications Pants:
• Durable, efficient tactical duty uniform pants
• Enhanced range of motion and storage options
• Extra pockets sized for tactical use
• 6.76 oz. Flex-Tac® ripstop fabric
• Gusseted construction
• Double- layered articulated knees (kneepad ready)
• Stretch panels at the waist and knees
• Bartacking at major seams and stress points
• Canted cargo pockets
• Teflon® finish
• Sizes in size/length: one 28/30, one 30/30, two 36/30, three
38/30, five 40/30, one 42/30, one 42/32, one 48/30
• Color: Multicam
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 006: WILEY X GUARD SUNGLASSES TACTICAL EYE PROTECTION OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Lenses block 400 nanometers or 100% of UV rays
• Removable soft-foam brow pads and no-slip nose pads
• Shatterproof lenses
• 3 sets of interchangeable lenses: Clear, Light Rust, and Matte
Black
• 1-2003-certified as OSHA occupational-grade eye protection
• Lenses meet military ballistic specs for combat eyewear
protection.
• Includes a zippered nylon case with belt loops.
• Mil Spec rated as Protective Combat Eyewear
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 007: TACTICAL GLOVES (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Tactical precision fingertips
• Reinforced knuckles
• Reinforced finger joints
• Adjustable hook and loop closure with leather tab
• Lightly padded palm for weapon and tool handling
• Sizes based on palm width measurements and this guide S-78mm,
M-90mm, 103mm: 2 Smalls, 7 Mediums, 6 Large
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 008: CREE XP-G3 TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 127 Lumens
• CREE XP-G3
• Single mode switch
• Run time on High: 3HR 21MIN
• Battery type: AAA x 2
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 009: WACOOL 3L HYDRATION PACK BLADDER OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 3 Liter Capacity
• BPA Free
• Odorless, Tasteless
• Wide Opening
• Double Soldering Seal/Leak-proof
• Anti-Microbial
Dimensions:
• 15†x 7.8â€
• 40†Hose
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 010: RUSH24 BACKPACK 37L TACTICAL BACKPACK OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Color: Multicam or Tan
• Dual zipping side pockets
• Hydration pocket that accommodates 3L Hydration Bladder with
dimensions of 15â€x 8â€
• Durable1050D OR 1000d nylon
• Stuff-it pocket with integrated draw cord
• Reinforced grab-and-go handle
• Zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket
• Zippered side water bottle pocket
• Hook and loop nametape and flag patches
• Water-repellent coating
• Adjustable height sternum strap
• Two external compression straps
• Contoured yoke shoulder strap system
• Twin drainage grommets
(See attached SOW), 15, EA;
LI 011: NIKON DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA D3400 OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• Card slot that accommodates SD, SDHC, and SDXC storage media
• Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0
• 5 frames per second
• Rechargeable battery
• At least 3†diagonal monitor
(See attached SOW), 3, EA;
LI 012: SANDISK EXTREME PRO 64GB SDXC UHS-I MEMORY CARD MEMORY OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 64 GB
• Read speeds of up to 95MB/s; write speeds of up to 90MB/s
• Video speed C10, U3, V30
• Shock proof, temperature proof, water proof, X-ray proof
(See attached SOW), 40, EA;
LI 013: VELCRO PATCHES WITH CUSTOM LOGO
Specifications:
• Custom Shape
• Hot Cut Border
• Custom design including white, green, yellow and black
• Embroidered logo
Dimensions:
• 4â€-5†Height
(See attached SOW), 50, EA;
LI 014: (4 year subscription) SMART MEETING PRO SOFTWARE FOR SMART BOARD 8084i(Brand Name or Equal)
(See attached SOW), 4, EA;
LI 015: CANON POWERSHOT SX620 HS DIGITAL CAMERA (BLACK) OR EQUIVALENT (Brand Name or Equal)
Specifications:
• 25x Optical Zoom with image stabilization
• Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC
• Capture 1080p Full HD video
• At least 3.0-inch diagonal LCD
• Rechargeable battery
(See attached SOW), 10, EA;
LI 016: Estimated shipping to Despatch Miami, FL 33178, 1, EA;
Solicitation and Buy Attachments
***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison, Inc. Unison Marketplace 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. U.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize 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.UnisonMarketplace.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.UnisonMarketplace.com. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.UnisonMarketplace.com should proceed to www.UnisonMarketplace.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.UnisonMarketplace.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.UnisonMarketplace.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.UnisonMarketplace.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.
Use of Unison Marketplace: 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.
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.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation; these can be submitted to clientservices@fedbid.com.
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.
All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications.
New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. 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.
All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award.
Delivery order awards shall only be made to the firm that has the GSA FSS contract awarded to them. The Government views a team arrangement as a prime and subcontractor relationship with the delivery order only being awarded to one GSA FSS holder. To ensure compliance, prior to award the offeror MUST provide written proof from the GSA FSS contract holder that they have the right to offer the GSA schedule items on behalf of the GSA FSS holder; AND a statement that the offeror accepts that the government will make award to the GSA schedule contract holder as the sole awardee and they understand the Government will only accept invoices from and make payments to the GSA FSS contract holder. ATTENTION: Should a solicitation be set aside for a specific socio-economic status, such as a small business, the FSS contract holder must meet the socio-economic requirement in order to be considered for award.
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.
In order to notate which items are open market, in accordance with FAR 8.402(f)(3), Seller must write "open market" in the Line Item Description for any item not currently active on the cited contract, or list in the Seller Bid Description field all open market line numbers (e.g. "Open Market Items: Lines 1, 2, 3.")
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