DUAL VOLTAGE BATTERY BOX WITH LID

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HSCEMD-10-Q-00016 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ) for a Dual Voltage Battery Box with Lid and a Dual Voltage Battery Box Lid. This is a 100% small business set aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541330. The small business size standard is $4.5 million. DHS ICE anticipates the award of a firm fixed price contract. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. The following provisions and clauses are applicable and incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov/far. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (Jun 2008); 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999), Basis for Award: Quotations will be evaluated based on Technical and Price. All offeror's who submit a quotation shall submit enough detail to allow the government to evaluate their quotation. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEC 2009), Mark an x next to items under b. (8),(18),(19),(21),(22),(24),(38) and c. (1). Offer's who submit a quotation shall include their DUNS and CAGE code and have an active Central Contractor Registration. 52.212-3 Representation and Certification - Commercial Items (Aug 2009). An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision. The DHS requires the following items, to Meet or Exceed the following specifications: CLIN 0001, DUAL VOLTAGE BATTERY BOX WITH LID, Qty: 500, Unit: EA: Specifications: (2.25"wide x 1.5" deep x 4.75" high) - 1unit The dual voltage battery box with lid must be a water resistant enclosure to encase (4) SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells end loaded into the dual voltage battery box. The dual voltage battery box must have a built in internal "tray" to allow for an internal slide in/removable vendor provided magnetic plate to be easily installed. The magnetic plate must consist of (8) 3/4" x 1/8" N42 RARE EARTH nickel or epoxy plated magnets permanently affixed to a 3.5" long x 1.5" wide metal plate. The metal plate must not exceed 1/16" in thickness. The "tray" with magnetic plate must be designed to allow for secure battery box installation in objects that may vibrate, bump, and/or shake. The magnetic plate must have adequate strength to attach to the desired mount through the battery box. The dual voltage battery box must be capable of dual voltage operation; 14.4 volt DC (Direct Current) or 7.2 volt DC (Direct Current). A lid to provide a 14.4 volt DC (Direct Current) output must be provided. The lid must have an 8" pigtail consisting of a 16 gauge red/black male/female style molded trailer connector. The lid must be secured with stainless steel thumb screws to secure but minimize over torque and eliminate the necessity of tools to open the dual voltage battery box for battery replacement. The negative lead of the molded trailer pigtail connector must be connected to the male side of the molded trailer connector and the positive lead of the molded trailer connector must be connected to the female side of the molded trailer connector. The dual voltage battery box must be shaped to form around (4) SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells; the (4) SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells positioned within the dual voltage battery box will consist of 2 end connected sets of SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells stacked side by side. The dual voltage battery box and lid must be black in color and constructed of ABS black. When the dual voltage battery box with lid is assembled with the required vendor provided magnetic plate and (4) SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells (cells not required to be supplied by vendor), the dual voltage battery box must not generate any noise; i.e., no rattling of internal components upon application to desired mount. Contents of one dual voltage battery box must consist of all items mentioned above, exclusive of (4) SAFT LSH 14 3.6 volt battery cells. The SAFT LSH14 3.6 volt battery cells mentioned above are "tabless". CLIN 0002, DUAL VOLTAGE BATTERY BOX LID, Qty: 300, Unit: EA. Specifications: The dual voltage battery box lid must allow for 7.2 volts DC (Direct Current) output upon attachment to above mentioned dual voltage battery box. The lid must have an 8" pigtail consisting of a 16 gauge red/black male/female style molded trailer connector. The lid must be secured with stainless steel thumb screws to secure but minimize over torque and eliminate the necessity of tools to open the dual voltage battery box for battery replacement. The negative lead of the molded trailer pigtail connector must be connected to the male side of the molded trailer connector and the positive lead of the molded trailer connector must be connected to the female side of the molded trailer connector. The lid must be black in color and constructed of ABS black. The dual voltage battery box lid must adhere to the standards as reflected in the above dual voltage battery box. CLIN 0003, Delivery Cost, Qty: 1, Unit of Issue: Lot. Any and all questions should be submitted in writing by April 14, 2010, 3:00 c.s.t. by email to Christopher.L.Jackson@dhs.gov. Submission of Quotation: Offeror shall submit a quotation in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Recommended format of Offer: A. Technical (A detail technical written offer that meet or exceed the government requirement in accordance with the specification above, to include drawings, schematics, etc. if applicable) B. Price (CLIN, Item description, Unit of issue, quantity, unit price, total price). Quotations are due electronically on April 21, 2010 at 3:00 c.s.t. by either email only to Christopher.L.Jackson@dhs.gov. Quotations must be clearly marked RFQ HSCEMD-10-Q-00016.