Military Shelter Unit Power Cables

The Maine Military Authority is soliciting bids for military shelter unit power cables on an indefinite-quantity master agreement with a one-year initial term, with bids due May 15, 2012. All items must conform to applicable Military Standards and the Buy American Act.

The scope comprises three line items: AC power cables (35 inches), estimated 30 units; AC power cables (15 feet), estimated 30 units; and DC power cables, estimated 46 units. Performance is at the MMA-Limestone Facility, 14 Connecticut Road, Limestone, Maine. Bid prices must be submitted on a net F.O.B. destination basis with all freight and delivery charges prepaid by the contractor and included in quoted price.

Prospective contractors must pass screening through the federal Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) and submit the required Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters. Samples and Certificates of Conformance may be required at the bidder's expense. All prices remain fixed throughout the contract period unless periodic adjustments are agreed upon in writing. The State Purchasing Director retains authority to cancel the contract with thirty days' written notice and may extend the contract beyond the initial expiration date with contractor consent.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder offering best value considering quality, conformance to specifications, delivery dates, and overall economy. The State reserves the right to award on a per-item or group basis, whichever serves the State's best interests, and may increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10%. Quotes must be submitted electronically and close at 2:00 p.m. local time on May 15, 2012. The State is exempt from Federal and Maine State sales and use taxes; quotes should exclude these. Additional part-specific details and National Stock Numbers are available through the WebFLIS Public Search website.