Velcro Hook Fasteners

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Department of Military Affairs, issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2100000382 to establish a Master Agreement for Velcro Hook Fasteners. The procurement seeks bids for two line items: 1-inch Velcro Hook Fastener Non-Adhesive (1 yard) and 2-inch Velcro Hook Fastener Non-Adhesive (1 yard), with both products required to meet MIL SPEC A-A-55126B Type II, Class I standards, demonstrating minimum 1-pound peel per inch width and 10-pound shear strength, and be free of manufacturing defects. Products must be of domestic origin in compliance with the Berry Amendment and available in multiple colors including Multicam Tan 499 and Foliage Green 504, with color specifications determined at the time of ordering. Shipment must be directed to KYLOC, 5751 Briar Hill Road, Building 14, Lexington, Kentucky 40516, with freight included in the unit price quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The contract period consists of an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods available with written approval from all parties. Critical deadlines include February 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET for vendors' written questions, February 24, 2021 for the Commonwealth's responses to questions, and March 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET for bid submission. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service eProcurement System, with paper bids deemed non-responsive. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value approach, allocating 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery time in calendar days, with the lowest-priced, fastest-delivery vendor receiving maximum points. All bids must remain valid for 60 days following the bid due date, and pricing shall remain firm for the initial 12-month contract period, with potential price adjustments thereafter based on industry-wide changes upon written request with justification.

This solicitation includes set-asides and preferences for specific vendor categories. Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference consideration. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries, receive a preference equal to 20 percent of maximum points awarded, while Kentucky Industries for the Blind and nonprofit agencies serving individuals with severe disabilities receive a preference equal to 15 percent of maximum points. All bidders must register in the Kentucky eProcurement System via Vendor Self Service and comply with pre-award requirements, including submission of Revenue Form 10A100 (Kentucky Tax Registration Application), required affidavits, and certificates of authority if applicable. The previous contract pricing for reference was $0.23 per yard for 1-inch fasteners and $0.47 per yard for 2-inch fasteners, providing a basis for understanding the expected pricing range. No incumbent vendors were identified in the solicitation documents. The contract award will be made to a single vendor capable of supplying both line items, as all line items are required for bid submission and the award shall be made as a group.