Thermal Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the bid itself, but it does mention that delivery of products will be made a specified number of days after receipt of order (ARO).

The bid notice states that payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. It also notes that bids containing payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements may be rejected.

The bid notice indicates that a standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. For the marine thermal camera, a 3-year warranty with registered product is required.

The bid notice states that it is the intent of the state to award this contract on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The state further reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.

Vendors must be registered in the LAGov system to submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated, and receive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities. All attachments to the bid invitation must be reviewed and answered, and all required files must be attached to the bid response.

The bid notice mentions that failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase products or services on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.

The bid notice states that in-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings has been suspended. It provides a link for vendors to view the bid opening online.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.

Bids may be rejected if they do not specify brand and model numbers, if they contain payment in advance or C. O. D. requirements, or if they fail to comply with specifications. Failure to submit descriptive information for equivalent brands may also cause rejection. The state may reject a bid from a business where an individual with a 5% or more ownership interest has been convicted of a state or federal felony related to public contracts.

The bid notice states that the acquisition is restricted to the following sources of supply, which are the only sources known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies and the only sources currently approved by the design control activity: Teledyne Risi, Inc. (CAGE 0EUB8).

The bid notice states that the government requires spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item or weapon system. The acquisition is restricted to the following sources of supply, which are the only sources known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies and the only sources currently approved by the design control activity: Cage Company Name **** Cherring Energetic Devices Inc.