COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information
Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number: HE125420130260348
Set Aside: None
NAICS Code: 339112

Contracting Office Address
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350

Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339112 with a small business size standard of 500.

DoDEA (4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350) is seeking to purchase:

1) Phillips HeartStart FRx AED School Value Packages or equivalent kits, which include one
each of the following:

• Phillips HeartStart FRx AED (P/N: 861304);
• Responder Brand Premium Compact Size AED Wall Cabinet (P/N: AMP147-14RSM);
• Phillips HeartStart Semi-Rigid Carry Case (P/N: 989803139251);
• Phillips FRx Infant/Child Key (P/N: 989803139311);
• Phillips Fast Response Kit Pouch (P/N: 68-PCHAT);
• Phillips AED V-Style Wall Sign (P/N: 989803170921);
• AED Check Tag (P/N: AMP3478);
• AED Equipped Facility Window/Wall Decal (P/N: AMP1818)

2) Phillips Trainer Pads (for use with the HeartStart FRx AED) (P/N: 989803139271) or equivalent.

3) Phillips Training Toolkit (for use with the HeartStart FRx AED) (P/N: 989803139321) or equivalent.

If quoting equivalent products, offerors shall provide supporting documentation with their quote that clearly demonstrates how the proposed item(s) meet(s) the salient characteristics shown below.

In order be an equivalent product, the proposed item must contain all of the following salient characteristics of the specified item:

• An AED battery with a minimum of 200 shock or at least 4 hours of operating time
• Defibrillator pads with at least a two-year life from date of manufacture
• A single defibrillator pad set that can be used for an adult, child, or infant
• A defibrillator unit that can be easily switched for use on an adult or child
• A defibrillator that is ready to use out of the box
• A defibrillator that has a training mode with pre-programmed scenarios for practice use
• Defibrillator pads (can be an additional training set) that do not conduct energy during the unit's training mode
• Kit includes an operator's manual and quick reference cards
• Kit includes at least a semi-rigid carrying case that is compatible with the proposed AED unit
• Kit includes a quality check tag
• Kit includes a metal wall cabinet with at least an alarm and a strobe light that is compatible with the proposed AED unit
• Kit includes an AED projection wall sign and window/wall decal
• Kit includes a first responders kit that includes at least: one (1) full-sized pocket style mask, two(2) pairs of non-latex gloves, one (1) pair of emergency shears, One (1) medical prep razor, one (1) absorbent towel
• Kit includes an instructor and student training in video or electronic format that is consistent with AHA 2010 guidelines

All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following:

Supplies

Line Item     Description                  Quantity

0001           AED School Value Kit         112

0002           Trainer Pad                       50

0003           Training Toolkit                 50

Quoted prices shall include all shipping and handling costs.

See Attachment 1 for delivery quantities and locations for the items listed as Line Items 0001 through 0003 above. Delivery is required no later than 30 days after receipt of order. All shipping is FOB Destination.

Quote Submission

Submissions shall be received no later than 8:00am EST, 29 September 2013. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). All quotations shall be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. The Contracting Officer will respond to each offeror's quote submission with a receipt email. If a receipt email is not received by the offeror, then the Contracting Officer did not receive your quote and your offer may not be considered for award.

Contract Award

Award shall be made to the offeror whose quotation is the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. In order to be considered technically acceptable, an offeror's quotation shall include all of the items (either the brand name/part number specified above or an equivalent product meeting the salient characteristics provided above) and quantities described above.

Provisions and Clauses

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. The full text of DFARS provisions or clauses can be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARA.HTM.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
• FAR 52.203-11, "Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions"
• FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items"
• FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items"
• FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - Alternate I"
• FAR 52.225-25, "Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Representation and Certification"
• DFARS 252.203-7000, "Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials"
• DFARS 252.203-7005, "Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials"
• DFARS 252.209-7001, "Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country"
• DFARS 252.215-7007, "Notice of Intent to Resolicit"
• DFARS 252.215-7008, "Only One Offeror"
• DFARS 252.247-7022, "Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea"

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

• FAR 52.203-3, "Gratuities"
• FAR 52.203-6, "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government"
• FAR 52.203-6, "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government" Alt I
• FAR 52.204-10, "Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards"
• FAR 5.209-6, "Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment"
• 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"
• FAR 52.219-8, "Utilization of Small Business Concerns"
• FAR 52.222-3, "Convict Labor"
• FAR 52.222-19, "Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies"
• FAR 52.222-21, "Prohibition of Segregated Facilities"
• FAR 52.222-26, "Equal Opportunity"
• FAR 52.222-50, "Combating Trafficking in Persons"
• FAR 52.223-18, "Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving"
• FAR 52.225-13, "Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases"
• FAR 52.232-33, "Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration"
• FAR 52.233-3, "Protest After Award"
• FAR 52.233-4, "Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim"
• FAR 52.242-13, "Bankruptcy"
• DFARS 252.232-7003, "Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports"
• DFARS 252.232-7006, "Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions"
• DFARS 252.232-7010, "Levies on Contract Payments"
• DFARS 252.247-7023, "Transportation of Supplies by Sea"

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for equipment as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein, unless otherwise noted by the offeror at the time of quote submission.

Point of Contact

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist at [email protected].