This notice 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for 10 Event Startup Kits containing the following items: (1) Event Supply Cart or plastic box (1) Portable File Organizer (6) 'Target Area' Information Sheets (25) Spaghetti Diagram Forms (25) Audit Checklists (1) Communication Board' Sheet (34 x 45) (1) Before and After Photos' Sheet (34 x 45) (6) Clipboards (3) Pairs of Scissors (6) 12" Rulers (1) 30' Tape Measure (1) Package of Assorted Color Markers (2) Red Tag Stations with 200 red tags each (2) Red Tag Holding Area Signs (2) One-Point Lesson for Red Tags (8.5" x11") Floor tape kit: (10) rolls yellow, (1) roll yellow/black, (2) rolls red, (1) roll white (1) Roll of Masking Tape (1) Roll of Outdoor Tread (1) Labeler kit with (2) 1/2" Label Rolls & Extra Batteries (12) Packages of Vinyl Peel & Stick Lettering/Numbers (Assorted Sizes) (12) Document Pouches (Assorted Colors) (1) Package of Sign Backing Board (1) Sign Hanging Kit with Chain and S Hooks (2) Cable Ties set (50 small, 50 medium, and 50 large sizes) (2) Flexible Cord Management Tubing (5) Custom Foam Drawer Liners (1) Small digital camera for before and after pictures (1) Dry Erase Boards (5) Overview books The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 05-58 and NFS through PN 04-71. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 424120 and 100 employees respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by the close of business, September 5, 2012 to Ingrid Pace (
[email protected]), 21000 Brookpark Road, Mail Stop 60-0, Cleveland, OH 44135, fax (216) 433-2480 and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (FEB 2012), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4 (FEB 2012), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (MAR 2012), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to Ingrid Pace (
[email protected]) not later than August 31, 2012. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer will be most advantageous to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price, and past performance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. (SEE FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (FEB 2012), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://rcb.cancer.gov/rcb-internet/SAP/52-212-3plusadd.pdf . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (NOV 2011), Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22 . Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.