MODIFICATION NOTICE: Bids are being solicited under solicitation number HSBP1009Q2439. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. If your company can provide the product/services listed on the solicitation and comply with all of the solicitation instructions, please respond to this notice. To view the specifications, please go to www.FedBid.com and reference Buy No. 123525_02.

GSA Schedule Bids Only: Sellers bidding on this opportunity MUST have the items requested on an existing GSA Schedule. The Schedule must either be in the Seller's name or the Seller must be able to document its ability to act as an agent of a partner's Schedule. Sellers must not bid more than their applicable contract ceiling price, excluding the FedBid Fee, for contract-specific items. If FedBid receives notice that, due to inclusion of the FedBid Fee, the Selected Bid's line item pricing is higher than the Selected Seller's applicable published government contract pricing, the FedBid Fee will be reduced to ensure the Selected Bid's line item pricing does not exceed the Selected Seller's applicable contract pricing. Sellers may offer Open Market items only in accordance with the approved Terms and Conditions of their respective GSA Schedule AND upon approval from the soliciting Contracting Officer. Information regarding GSA Schedules can be found at www.GSA.gov.

This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-06-12 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be McAllen, TX 78503

The DHS Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001, SM000130-002 STAIRMASTER (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 002, S5RDPF NITRO REAR DELT/PEC FLY PLUS (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 003, S5LATP NITRO PLUS LAT PULLDOWN (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 004, S5OP NITRO PLUS OVERHEAD PRESS (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 005, S5GRV NITRO PLUS GAVITRON (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 006, F3SM SMITH MACHINE (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 007, 824FID TKO FLAT/INCLINE/DECLINE FID BENCH (Mfr: TKO Gear), 2, EA;
LI 008, F30SB OLYMPIC SUPINE BENCH (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 009, F32TDR TWO TIER DUMBBELL RACK 10 PAIR (Mfr: Nautilus), 2, EA;
LI 010, F3WT WEIGHT TREE (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 011, P3LCP XPLOAD LEG CURL PRONE (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 012, P3LE XPLOAD LEG EXTENSION (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 013, P3SC XPLOAD SEATED CALF (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 014, TCS80 TREADMILL (Mfr: True Fitness), 2, EA;
LI 015, RUBBER PLATE 8 EA OF 45,34,25,10,5 RUBBERIZED HANDLE (Mfr. Nautilus), 2, EA;
LI 016, RUBBER DUMBBELLS 5LBS INCRAMENTS 5-75 (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 017, PREACHER CURL (Mfr. Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 018, CSX ELLIPTICAL (Mfr. Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 019, 816TCB-CM -25 TRI-GRIP CURL BAR W/REVOLVING CENTER, CHROME (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 020, 816TPD-CM TRI-GRIP PRESS DOWN BAR, CHROME (Mfr. TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 021, 816TMP-CM TRI-GRIP MULTI-PURPOSE BAR, CHROME (Mfr: TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 022, 816TDH-CM-W TRI-GRIP DOUBLE D/SEATED ROW W/FIXED CENTER, WIDE, CHROME (MFR: TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 023, 816TSCM-17 TRI-GRIP 17 STRAIGHT BAR, CHROME (Mfr: TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 024, F3CC CABLE CROSSOVER (Mfr: TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 025, P3LP XPLOAD LEG PRESS (Mfr: Nautilus), 1, EA;
LI 026, OLYBAR 7 (Mfr: Nautilus), 2, EA;
LI 027, 816TSH-CM TRI-GRIP SINGLE D CROSSOVER (Mfr: Nautilus), 2, EA;
LI 028, P3VC XPLOAD VERTICAL CHEST (Mfr: TKO Gear), 1, EA;
LI 029, 10-Barbell Rack, 1, SVC;
LI 030, Abdominal Crunch Bench, 1, EA;
LI 031, Solid-Rubber End encased Straight Barbell, 20lbs to 60lbs, Set of 5 in 10-lb increments, 1, EA;
LI 032, Solid-Rubber End encaased Curl Barbell, 70lbs to 110lbs, Set of 5 in 10-lb increments, 1, EA;
LI 033, Double-Sided Medicine Ball Rack, 1, EA;
LI 034, Deluxe Medicine Ball Rack, 8-30lbs, Quantity: 8 total ranging from 8-30lbs, 1, EA;
LI 035, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SET-UP AT MCALLEN, TX 78503, 1, SVC;

For this solicitation, DHS Customs and Border Protection 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. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Customs and Border Protection is taking this action in an effort to improve both seller access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, completed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers 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. Sellers that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Sellers 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 Sellers require additional clarification, contact FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected].

Use 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.

New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission

FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)

No partial shipments unless otherwise specified

DELIVERY MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 BUSINESS DAYS OR SOONER.

NOTE: Offerors/Quoters must be registered with Central Contractors Registration (CCR) via website www.ccr.gov with an "ACTIVE" status in order to be eligible for award.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical capability of the offer to meet the Government requirement, (2) Price, (3) Delivery. All offers must be found technically capable to be considered for award. Award may be made to other than the low offer if the contractor can promise a faster delivery/completion and the price can be determined reasonable when compared to other offers received (price and delivery terms). Award will be based upon the best value to the Government in accordance with procedures in FAR 13.106-2(b).

a) Provided manufactuer information for each line item.b) Extended until Friday, May 15, 2009 (12:00 ET)

1) Deleted Line #5 (Nitro Plus Abdominal)2) Deleted Line #10 (Preacher Curl)3) Added 6 New Line Items (now numbered 29-34)4) Extended Buy until June 12, 2009, 11:00am EST

Bid Protests Not Available