NVEC SFK-14 AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Kits for Tac Tm

The State of Maine's Division of Purchases is soliciting bids for NVEC SFK-14 AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Kits for Tac Tm, with bids due May 30, 2008.

Maine applies a preference for in-state bidders or those offering commodities produced or manufactured in Maine when price, quality, and availability are equal. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on best value to the State, considering quality, conformity with specifications, delivery dates, and ultimate cost.

Sealed bids must be submitted in electronic format or on prescribed forms to the Division of Purchases at Room 119, 9 State House Station, State Office Building, Augusta, Maine by the opening date and time. All bids must include separate unit prices for each item unless otherwise specified, and all transportation charges, freight, and delivery costs must be included in quoted prices unless otherwise specified in the bid request. Bidders may specify cash discount terms, though discounts under 20 days will not be considered in contract awards. The State of Maine is exempt from Federal and Maine State Sales and Use Taxes; bids should exclude these taxes. Submissions received after the opening date and time will not be considered. The Division of Purchases reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, increase or decrease ordered quantities by up to 10 percent, and procure materials from alternative sources if a contractor defaults, charging any excess costs to the defaulting contractor. All deliveries must comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and contractors must provide current material safety data sheets for any hazardous chemicals as required by Maine's Chemical Substance Identification Law.