Shark FIN antennas

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) Patrol Supply Vehicle Shop is seeking to procure 200 units of Shark Fin Antennas, specifically the Panorama Antennas Ltd. model GP-IN2148 GPSD+/C29/C32/C23/Cables Kit designed for CradlePoint 900 and APX8500 radios with 7/800 and Tri-Brand Whip Antenna capabilities. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires vendors to quote exactly the specified antenna kit with no substitutes permitted. The procurement timeline mandates that potential offerors submit questions by November 7, 2022, at 4:00 PM EST, with bids due by November 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning January 3, 2023, with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract period of five years through January 2, 2028. Delivery of the antennas is required within 60 days of purchase order receipt, with all units to be delivered F.O.B. to the Highway Patrol/Patrol Supply Vehicle Shop in Columbia, South Carolina. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit pricing required to include all delivery and shipping charges.

Vendors may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or United States End-Product Preference if they meet specific statutory requirements under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. All bidders must be registered as state vendors and comply with procurement regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace status, and independent price determination. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must provide an in-state office address when claiming preferences. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but requires 200 antenna units to be priced individually. Offerors must maintain their bid pricing for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date, and the state reserves the right to order quantities as needed without committing to purchasing the full estimated amount. Vendors are cautioned that improper preference claims could result in significant consequences.