This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSBP1009Q2581 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 FAC 2005-31. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423450 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside 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 2009-07-14 17:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Front Royal, VA 22630

The DHS Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, A XC-2 Reader with: Cycle time of less than a minute. Throughput speeds up to 72 images per hour. Simplified user interface for image processing in as few as three steps Image previews as the IP is scanned for quick positioning checks before the next exam. Flash Lite IIP ID & QA Workstation Perform patient ID, image processing, QA transmission from a single compact workstation Hardware including desktop CPU (3.2 GHz, 1G RAM, 80G HDD), keyboard, barcode reader, and 19 in. color touch screen LCD monitorsoftware. Main application software for simplified patient ID and QA DICOM CR Store for connectivity to PACS QC adjustments including exam reprocessing, sensitivity, latitude, density and contrast MFP (Multi Frequency Processing) advanced image processing which optimizes edge and gray scale enhancement of multiple frequencies within an image, simultaneously, for improved visibility of both dense & peripheral tissue FNC (Flexible Noise Control) advanced image processing for intelligent suppression of noise without loss of diagnostic information or sharpness Technologist editing tools such as automatic and manual shutters (black borders) and movable annotation markers Basic security features customizable technologist log in/log out & user restrictions Statistical Analysis reporting Text file download of patient image database, including reason for image rejection coding, for reject or other performance analyses. Additional Software XFREE Text to quickly & easily add comments to images Image Magnification Tool to enhance QA functionality with full screen display, magnification, & zoom DICOM Print. Cassettes X-VET: Two (2) 14x17 in., Two (2) 10x12 in. & One (1) 8x10 in. cassettes & imaging plates. Cart Single cassette reader cart (size: small, color: black) Stationary rack for CPU Swivel mount for monitor Keyboard, mouse, barcode reader countertop Side-mounted cassette holders (right or left mounted). Warranty & Support Digital Grid: ALG17-1/4x18-7/8-178L, 10:1, 34-44FFD Eklin Rapid View 2CXi Installation, Training, & Validation, 1, EA;

For this solicitation, DHS Customs and Border Protection 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. DHS Customs and Border Protection 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]. Use 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.

In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to the point of contact in the FBO notice, so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.

The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 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 a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.

CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov.

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