This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is 0040024943 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 444130 with a small business size standard of $7.00M.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-02-14 12:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

The US Geological Survey requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, EcoMapper 3030" CaseNo Extra External Ports6 Beam DVLIncludes: Cal Cup Assy, Vacum Assy, STD Spare Kit, Collapsible Stand, YSI C/T Sensor, VectorMap Mission Planning software, 1, EA;
LI 002, SideScan Sonar OptionImagrenex Yellowfin 260khz, 330khz, 770khz nominalIncludes Sonar Mosaicing Software, 1, EA;
LI 003, EcoMapper Safety Tow FloatEmergeney Airbag Recorvery SystemIncludes: Location Pinger Installed in float. User programmablerecovery system. Notte: Must have new antenna assembly and 3 blade propeller cowling installed, 1, EA;
LI 004, EcoMapper WI-FI Box Extended rangeWeather Tight Case, NEMA 4/IP-65Battery & ChargerAdditional 900 MHz radio(Will Not Work in Some International Areas), 1, EA;
LI 005, Extended Range Radio Option 900 MHzIncludes: Integration of 900 MHz radio into the vehicle(Will Not Work in Some International Areas), 1, EA;
LI 006, Eco Mapper Transit caseCaase designed to hold the vehicle, safety low float and accessories, 1, EA;
LI 007, 6025 Fluorescence Chlorophyll ProbeLED light source 465 mm emissionAutomatic, self-cleaning mechanical wiper0-400 ug/l or 0-100 Relative Flourescent Units, 1, EA;
LI 008, 6131 Blue Green Algae Phycocyanin Fluoresscence SensorOptimized for Freshwater EnvironmentsRange: 0-200,000 cells/mLDetection Limit: 150 cells/mL, 1, EA;
LI 009, 6150 ROX Optical Oxygen SensorLuminescence Life-Time DetectionUser Replaceable Durable MembraneOne year membrane life, 1, EA;
LI 010, 6136 Turbidity Probe (Nephlometric)0-1000 NTU ,+/-2% or 0.3 NTUResolution: 0.1 NTUOperating deth: 0 to 200 feet, 1, EA;
LI 011, 651pH Field Replacement 6-Series Probe Kit0 - 14 pH units ,+/-0.2 unitIncludes storagr solution and bottles, 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.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, US Geological Survey intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. US Geological Survey is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected] of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.

New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

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