CANCELLATION NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The solicitation number is R13PS17160 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 2005-61. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334419 with a small business size standard of 500.00 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 2012-11-29 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be GRAND COULEE, WA 99133

The Bureau of Reclamation requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, INSULATOR, CLIP: ALLIGATOR RED NO 26, FLEXIBLE, FOR MUELLER CLIP #25-C, RED ONLY NO SUBSTITUTES, MUELLER # 26 OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 002, OUTLET, CONDUIT: 2 HUB LL, 2 INCH, CAST FERALOY IRON ALLOY, FORM 7, DIE CAST NOT ACCEPTABLE, CROUSE-HINDS NO. LL67, APPLETON NO. LL67, O-Z/GEDNEY NO. LL67, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 2, EA;
LI 003, BENDER, CONDUIT: THIN-WALL 1/2 INCH, EMT, STANDARD, HAND OPERATED, 5 INCH BENDING RADIUS, APPLETON-BENSFIELD B-1, GARDNER BENDER 930B OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 6, EA;
LI 004, COVER, CONDUIT OUTLET: 3/4 INCH FITTINGS, BLANK ZINC OR CADMIUM PLATED STEEL, FOR FORM 7 SERIES, CROUSE-HINDS NO. 270, APPLETON NO. 270F, O-Z GEDNEY NO. 270, GRAINGER NO. 5KF02, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 005, TAPE, ELECTRICAL: 3/4 INCH X 66 FEET ROLL, INSULATING, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE VINYL BASED ADHESIVE, 7-MIL MINIMUM THICKNESS POLY-VINYL CHLORIDE BACKING, MUST BE APPLICABLE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 0 DEGREES THROUGH 220 DEGREES F WITHOUT LOSS OF PHYSICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES, FOR CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT UP TO 220 DEGREES F, DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (STANDARD CONDITIONS) 10,000 VOLT/MIL, RESISTS WEATHER, ALKALIES, ACIDS AND CORROSIONS, PROFESSIONAL (PREMIUM) GRADE, SCOTCH SUPER 33+ #054007-06132 , OR EQUAL. PLYMOUTH NO. 4453 BISHOP PREMIUM 111 BLACK AND HIGHLAND 3M NO. 054007-16720 ARE NOT EQUALS. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 500, ROLL;
LI 006, ENCLOSURE, JUNCTION BOX: 10 X 8 X 4 INCH, NEMA 12, WALL MOUNT, CARBON STEEL, SINGLE DOOR, CONTINUOUSLY WELDED SEAMS, 10.75 INCH HEIGHT AND 6 INCH WIDTH MOUNTING CENTERS, FOR USE WITH ELECTROMATE NO.E10P8 MOUNTING PANEL, ELECTROMATE NO.E1008CH, WIEGMANN NO.B100804CH, OR EQUAL. RITTAL NO.JB100804HC AND HOFFMAN NO. A1008CH ARE NOT EQUALS. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 14, EA;
LI 007, SPACER, CONDUIT CLAMP: 1/2 TO 1 INCH, BACK IRON, RIGID, MALLEABLE, GALVANIZED, 1-HOLE UNIVERSAL TO FIT 1/2 INCH, 3/4 INCH, 1 INCH, MUST BE COMPATIBLE WITH T & B STRAPS 1278, 1277, AND 1275, T AND B NO. 1350, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 008, FUSE CARTRIDGE: 250 VOLT 0.25 AMPS, SLOW 5MM X 20 MM, SLOW BLOW, CERAMIC CARTRIDGE, LEAD FREE/ROHS COMPLIANT, OPERATING TEMP -55 C TO 125 C DEGREES, HOLDER TYPE MOUNTING, 0.205 INCH DIAMETER X 0.787 INCH LENGTH (5.20 mm X 20.00 mm), MELTING 12t: 0.545, BREAKING CAPACITY 1500 AMPS, APPROVALS: CE, SEMKO, UL, VDE, LITTLEFUSE NO. 0215.250HXP, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 009, COIL, SOLENOID: 115 VAC 60 HZ 10.8 OHMS, FOR DECCO SOLENOID NO. 18-107, DECCO NO. 9-1646-056, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 010, GRIP, STRAIN RELIEF: 1 TO 1-1/4 INCH CABLE DIAMETER RANGE, SUPPORT WIRE MESH, STANDARD SPLIT, OFFSET EYE, BRAIDED WITH ROD CLOSURE, SIMILAR TO KELLEM NO. 022-03-041, PASS & SEYMOUR / FLEXCOR NO. FR100OF, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 4, EA;
LI 011, COVER, OUTLET: BOX BLANK SINGLE GANG, WALL RAISED, CADMIUM PLATED STEEL, BLEND AND NATURAL FINISH, FOR UTILITY/HANDY BOX, RACO NO. 860, STEEL CITY NO. 58C1, APPLETON NO. 2540, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 012, TERMINAL, LUG: COMPRESSION NO 2 AWG, COPPER STRAIGHT, RECTANGULAR TONGUE, 5/16IN STUD SIZE, SINGLE HOLE, COLOR CODED BROWN, FOR STRANDED COPPER CABLE, T AND B NO. 54142, BURNDY YA2C-L-BOX OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 013, TERMINAL, LUG: COMPRESSION NO 2 AWG, COPPER, STRAIGHT, RECTANGULAR TONGUE, 1/4 INCH, STUD SIZE, SINGLE HOLE, COLOR CODED BROWN, FOR STRANDED COPPER CABLE, T AND B NO.54107, OR EQUAL. IF QUOTING AN EQUAL, YOU MUST ATTACH SPECS., 0, EA;
LI 014, OUTLET, CONDUIT: 2 HUB C 1 INCH, CAST FERALOY,DIE CAST NOT ACCEPTABLE, CROUSE-HINDS CONDULET NO. C37, APPLETON NO. C37, OR O-Z GEDNEY NO. C37, OR EQUAL., 3, EA;

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***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, Bureau of Reclamation 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. Bureau of Reclamation 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] 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.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy.

Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.

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If quoting other than specified, you MUST attach enough literature, including picture and specifications, for our evaluation team to determine if it meets the criteria to be considered acceptable as a replacement. Failure to do so may disqualify your quote.

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