The Arkansas Army National Guard has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (12186057) for commercial products, specifically TV mounts and battery backups, as part of a total small business set-aside. Quotations are being requested for the purchase of specific items, including LG multi-touch create boards and Samsung UHD commercial TVs, with quantities of 16 and 10 to 20 units respectively. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, emphasizing that submissions must identify offerings as brand name or equal, meeting specified performance characteristics. Interested vendors need to submit comprehensive quotations by 4:00 PM CT on September 20, 2024, to the designated Contracting Officer, Ralph Grinnell, with delivery to Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Arkansas. The government seeks the most advantageous offers considering price, quality, delivery, and other factors, and reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. This process underscores the initiative to ensure procurement efficiency while supporting small businesses in conformity with federal guidelines. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for the award.
The Arkansas Army National Guard is soliciting quotations for commercial television products as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation Number: 12186057) that is exclusively set aside for small businesses. The request includes purchases of specific LG and Samsung television models, totaling 46 units across three distinct product lines, to be delivered to Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The deadline for submitting quotations is September 20, 2024, with the expectation that the award will occur shortly thereafter on September 23, 2024.
The solicitation outlines necessary qualifications for offerors, including compliance with FAR clauses related to brand naming and product specifications. It emphasizes that bids must include detailed product descriptions and affirm acceptance of the stated terms and conditions. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. The primary evaluation criteria will include price, quality, and delivery options, with the government retaining the right to award without discussions where deemed appropriate. This initiative reflects ongoing procurement efforts to equip military facilities with modern commercial technology while fostering small business participation in federal contracts.