Camera, Housing and Mount
ID: W519TC24Q2448Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW390 MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANTMCALESTER, OK, 74501-5000, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

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PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES (6760)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking bids for the procurement of specialized camera housing and mounting solutions through a combined synopsis/solicitation. The requirement includes ten units of Spectrum explosion-proof fixed cameras and their corresponding wall mounts, which are essential for operations in hazardous locations and must comply with military standards. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a steady supply of compatible equipment for effective operations. Interested contractors must submit their bids via email to Andrea Jones at andrea.jones36.civ@army.mil by September 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM CDT, and ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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    The document outlines the Justification for Brand Name and Sole Source Acquisitions under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for federal contracts exceeding $3,500 but below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It states that acquisitions may be limited to a single source if properly justified by the contracting officer, with specific information required from the customer. Essential details include project/task numbers, estimated costs, and descriptions of the required supplies. In the case presented, the customer requests ten Spectrum F112 enclosures and Bosch cameras, stating these items are uniquely suited for hazardous locations due to compatibility and regulatory certifications. The justification emphasizes that similar systems ensure part compatibility and prevent excessive operational costs, which is critical for the effective functioning of explosive operations. The document concludes with a statement recommending the removal of barriers to competition and the necessity of maintaining a steady supply of compatible equipment. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of these components for governmental operations and the rationale for not pursuing broader competition for this specific acquisition.
    The document serves as a solicitation for commercial items under solicitation number W519TC24Q2448, issued by the Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, IL, due on September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM. It details the requirement for the procurement of ten units each of Spectrum explosion-proof fixed cameras and their corresponding wall mounts. The equipment must comply with specific military standards, including unique identification and valuation. Inspection and acceptance terms state that the government will perform these at the destination, with delivery scheduled for October 3, 2024, at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. The document incorporates various federal acquisition regulations which govern the contract, including clauses related to payment procedures, contractor responsibilities, and compliance with specific statutes. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of submission by small businesses, detailing that it is set aside for small business concerns, including those owned by service-disabled veterans. This procurement process reflects government efforts to ensure compliance and promote participation from small businesses within defense contracting.
    This document is an amendment to a federal solicitation related to contracts overseen by the Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, Illinois. The amendment updates the description of a Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0002, changing the obsolete lens part number from LVF5005CS4109 to the new part number EG3Z3915FCS-MPWIR. Additionally, the deadline for offer submissions has been extended from September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM to September 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM CDT. The revised item description includes details about a brand-specific product offered by Spectrum Camera Solutions, LLC, which involves a hazardous area fixed aluminum housing with a specified camera and lens. The amendment emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of the update as part of the offer submission process, indicating that failure to do so may lead to rejection. This amendment serves to clarify the requirements and ensure that contractors are aware of the changes, thereby facilitating accurate submissions in compliance with federal procurement regulations.
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