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The Office of State Procurement has suspended in-person attendance by vendors at public bid openings. Bidders must register in the lagov vendor system to submit an online bid. A W9 is required if newly registered. The contract will be effective for a 12-month period beginning September 1, 2025, or the date of award, whichever is later. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods. All documents associated with the solicitation should be included in the bidder's submission. Bid prices must be typed, written in ink, or submitted online. Bids must be received at the specified address or submitted online via the vendor portal prior to bid opening time. Fax alterations to bids received before bid opening time will be considered. All bids must conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit information such as illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data. Bid prices must be complete, including transportation prepaid to destination and firm for acceptance for a minimum of 30 days. Vendor is responsible for including all applicable taxes in the bid price. All products for purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. The state of Louisiana has the right to terminate the contract for any of the listed reasons. Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide the services as specified in the bid will constitute a default. All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Louisiana. Bidders must comply with civil rights laws. Any qualified individual with a disability who desires to attend the bid opening must notify the office in writing not later than 7 days prior to the bid opening date. The contractor agrees to defend any claim or action, or take other appropriate measures, to indemnify and hold harmless the state, its officers, its agents, and its employees from and against all claims and actions for bodily injury, death, or property damages caused by the fault of the contractor, its officers, its agents, or its employees. Evidence of authority to sign and submit bids must be provided. Any public entity is authorized to reject a proposal or bid from, or not award the contract to, a business in which any individual with an ownership interest of five percent or more has been convicted of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any state felony or equivalent federal felony crime committed in the solicitation or execution of a contract or bid. The contractor hereby agrees to adhere to the mandate dictated by the Copeland antikickback act, the clean air act, the energy policy and conservation act, the clean water act, the antilobbying and debarment act, and the prohibition of discriminatory boycotts of Israel. The contractor shall comply with federal and state disabilities laws and regulations and also warrants that the products and services provided conform to the applicable accessibility requirements. All bid amounts shall be submitted in United States dollars. The price submitted was independently arrived at without collusion.

Sole source justification is requested for specific components (tripod uncoiler shaft and clamp collars) required to maintain operational efficiency in a manufacturing process. The components are proprietary to Innovative Automation and are uniquely designed to interface exclusively with their dollies. No other manufacturer produces compatible components. The government will continue to monitor the market for equivalent and compatible brands.

This is a sole-source solicitation for the repair of 3 interface units. Kaman Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer and the only source capable of performing the repair. The closing date for receipt of offers is June 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The anticipated award date is June 30, 2025. An optional quantity of 3 additional units may be added for a maximum of 6 units, at the same unit price, within 365 days of the initial award date. See attachments for details.