from Intellihub: DHS Preparing To Arm TSA

[Louise Barnes]

Breaking: DHS Preparing to Arm the TSADHS Solicitation HSTS07-13-R-00052 & HSTS07-13-R-00064 for 3,454,000 rounds of .357 SIG signals preparation to Arm the TSAWASHINGTON, DC – JULY 29: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (2nd L), administrator of the General Services Administration Dan Tangherlini (L), U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE) (R) listen to the National Anthem during the opening of the new U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters July 29, 2013 in Washington, DC. The USCG will begin their move to the new headquarters on August 1, 2013, bringing a total of about 3,700 employees. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)Intellihub.comAugust 19, 2013DHS appears poised to Arm the Transportation Security Agency TSA, in what will be remembered as one of the biggest power–grabs in law enforcement history in the U.S. State and Local Police forces will likely be demoted in their authority once this strategic move for power is complete.The Federalization and Militarization of the Police is ongoing and escalating at such an alarming rate that even State and Local Police should fear losing their authority within their own states to this Quasi / Para Military Force of grossly unqualified agents employed by the Department of Homeland Security.TSA Agents are not given authority to arrest and do not take an oath to Protect and Serve the people of the various states they operate in. These are basically sub–contractors that are employed by the TSA and fall under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security DHS.More information on this alarming development will follow as it comes in. Reproduced here is the actual DHS Solicitation located on the Federal Business Opportunities – FedBizOpps.gov public site.TSA Training AmmunitionSolicitation Number: HSTS07-13-R-00064Agency: Department of Homeland SecurityOffice: Transportation Security AdministrationLocation: Headquarters TSANotice DetailsPackagesNote:This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Click here to log in and submit a response.Solicitation Number:HSTS07-13-R-00064Notice Type:Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSynopsis:Added: Aug 16, 2013 1:14 pmReference: HSTS07-13-R-00064COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATIONTSA Training Ammunition(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement is issued on an unrestricted basis and constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The written offer shall reference RFP reference number HSTS07-13-R-00064 in its response.(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69.(iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332992 with a size standard of 500 employees.(v) CLIN 0001: 3,454,000 rounds of .347 SIG Caliber Training Ammunition including shipping (See specifications attached.)(vi) Description of the requirement: The purpose of this combined synopsis solicitation is to purchase for TSA training use, .357 SIG caliber (115 – 130 grain) training ammunition. The ammunition will be subject to Proposal Submittal product samples testing, and after contract award, First Article Testing (FAT), in accordance with the specifications attached. Proposal Submittal Product Samples and Post-award First Article Test Samples shall not be separately priced.(vii) FOB: Destination(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Deviation), applies to this acquisition.(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, price and past performance.(x) The provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. *All firms or individuals submitting a proposal shall include a completed copy of this provision, or include a completed copy of the Online Representations and Certifications https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. IF YOUR SAM IS NOT CURRENT AS OF 16 AUG 13 AND/OR YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROVISION, YOUR OFFER WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation), applies to this acquisition.(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition and are consistent with customary commercial practices:THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE INCLUDED BY REFERENCE:52.204-7 System for Award Management52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance52.209-4 First Article Approval —-Government Testing (Sept 1989)52.222-3 Convict Labor52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities52.222-26 Equal Opportunity52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification.52.232-1 Payments52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management52.233-1 Disputes52.233-3 Protest after Award52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (April 1984)52.247-34 F.o.b. – DestinationHSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriatesHSAR 3052.242-72 Contracting officer’s technical representative (Dec 2003)THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE INCLUDED BY FULL TEXT:52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)The offeror represents that –(a) It * has, * has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;(b) It * has, * has not filed all required compliance reports; and(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by ReferenceThis solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://farsite.hill.af.milhttp://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by ReferenceThis contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):http://farsite.hill.af.milhttp://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/index.htm(End of clause)52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in ClausesThe use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.(xiv) DPAS Rating does not apply to this acquisition.(xv) Offers and Proposal Submittal Product Samples are required to be received no later than 1:00 PM EST, Friday, 13 September 2013. Offers must be e-mailed to the attention of Contract Specialist Toshia Rollins at [e-mail] and Contracting Officer Grace Kelly, [e-mail]. Offerors are advised to ensure receipt of test samples and proposals. Please contact Toshia Rollins at [phone] or by e-mail to ensure receipt of offer.(xvi) All requests for solicitation clarifications or questions shall be submitted in writing via email to [e-mail] no later than 12:00 noon, EST on August 29th, 2013.Attachments:1. Supplemental Information2. Pricing SheetPlease consult the list of document viewers if you cannot open a file.SolicitationType:Other (Draft RFPs/RFIs, Responses to Questions, etc..)Posted Date:August 16, 2013HSTS07-13-R-00064.doc (189.00 Kb)Description: Pricing Sheet and Supplemental InformationContracting Office Address:601 S. 12th StreetTSA-25, 10th FloorArlington, Virginia 20598United StatesPlace of Performance:TSA / OLEAtlantic City, New Jersey 08401United StatesNOTE: Privacy Policy at the Federal Business Opportunities – FedBizOpps.gov public site:Warning:This is a U.S. Federal government computer system that is “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.”This system is subject to monitoring. 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Except for such authorized activities, we do not share any information we receive with any outside parties.UPDATE:Range ServicesSolicitation Number: HSTS07-13-R-00052Agency: Department of Homeland SecurityOffice: Transportation Security AdministrationLocation: Headquarters TSASolicitation Number:HSTS07-13-R-00052Notice Type:Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSynopsis:Added: Jul 01, 2013 2:52 pmThis combined solicitation/synopsis is for the purchase of range services on an established/existing range in accordance with the following requirements.Services anticipated September 1, 2013.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. NOTE: THE RANGE MUST BE AN ESTABLISHED RANGE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO BUILD A RANGE. The range shall be within a 20 mile radius of the New York LaGuardia Airport. Furthermore, the range must be in a location that can be accessed by vehicle from the New York LaGuardia Airport without crossing a bridge and/or incurring a toll.The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration:The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. NOTE: THE RANGE MUST BE AN ESTABLSIHED RANGE; THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO BUILD A RANGE. The range shall be within a 20 mile radius of the New York LaGuardia Airport. Furthermore, the range must be in a location that can be accessed by vehicle from the New York LaGuardia Airport without crossing a bridge and/or incurring a toll.The proposed range must meet the following standards to qualify for consideration:The range must be indoor and possess a minimum of 10-15 firing points and must be able to accommodate a qualification course distance minimum of 1.5 yards and maximum of 25 yards. The indoor range shall possess air conditioning, heating, and approved ventilation system in conformance with existing OSHA standards. The contractor is reminded that in accordance with subparagraph (q) of FAR clause 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items,” the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract for range services.The range must provide 10-15 points of the facility (which must be separated/barricaded) for exclusive use for DHS personnel. The range must provide a separate entrance/exit which will permit DHS personnel to enter/exit to the aforementioned 15 point area without interacting with the general public.DHS requires to reserve to use of the range in 5 to 8 hour blocks. DHS personnel will use the range an average of 25 days per quarter. The estimated number of rounds fired per year is 490,200.The indoor range must possess adequate exterior lighting in both public and work areas. The range must be equipped with separate male and separate female restroom facilities indoor with running water located in the range facilities for DHS use. Although not mandatory, the indoor range may possess an on-site facility to accommodate approximately 24 students for briefing purposes.The range must be able to accommodate the following: 9mm, .40, and .357 caliber ammunition.SOURCE:TSA Training AmmunitionSolicitation Number: HSTS07-13-R-00064Agency: Department of Homeland SecurityOffice: Transportation Security AdministrationLocation: Headquarters TSARange ServicesSolicitation Number: HSTS07-13-R-00052Agency: Department of Homeland SecurityOffice: Transportation Security AdministrationLocation: Headquarters TSADB7DISCLAIMER:The views expressed in Intellihub.com articles are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Intellihub.com. Intellihub.com will not be held responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incorrect statements contained in Intellihub.com articles. Intellihub.com reserves the right to remove articles from the website. Posted 8–19–2013 at 21:08 PM EST