This requirement is a combined synopsis/solicitation(SSA-RFQ-R03-12-1006) for a commercial item prepared and submitted in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A written Request for Quote shall not be issued. All vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) database to be eligible for award. The North American Industry Classification Code for this acquisition is 424120. All responsible small businesses may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Agency. Proposals submitted by other than a small business shall be rejected. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-57 The Social Security Administration, Region III, located at 300 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 requires a vendor to provide 30 each of the OEM Brand Name HP C8543X Toner cartridge for the 9050 printer. The Agency is aware that this item is not available from a Trade Agreement Act country. Use of compatibles or re-manufactured cartridges have resulted in the loss of productivity, Agency Funds and damage to Agency equipment. Based on this, the component has requested an exemption under FAR Part 25 to procure Brand Name OEM toner cartridges from a non-Trade Agreement Act Country. Proposals shall be provided for Brand Name OEM Toner Cartridges only. Proposals for Compatibles and/or re-manufactured toner cartridges shall be rejected. This transmission is the entire Request for Quotation package. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates on 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 be make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses: http:// www.arnet.gov. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items(FEB2012) Incorporated by Reference. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items(APRIL2012) In accordance FAR Part 12.302, the following provisions, clauses or Executive Orders of 52.212-5(a)(1)(2)(3) and (b)(12)(24)(25)(26)(27)(45) are hereby incorporated by reference. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items(JAN1999) 52.212-2 Addendum- In accordance with FAR 12. 301(c) the provision set forth in this addendum are provided in lieu of the provision at 52.212-2 Evaluations shall be made based on the following criterion: 1. Ability to provide thirty(30) OEM, Brand Name HPC8543X toner cartridge 2. Price 52.212-1-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items(FEB2012) is hereby incorporated by reference. All vendors shall submit proposals set forth in this requirement. The proposals shall be for a Brand Name OEM HPC8543X toner cartridge. SSA anticipates will make a firm-fixed price award. Payment will be by Government Purchase Card. Quotes shall address the requirement in this combined synopsis/solicitation. Failure to provide a proposal for the exact specification shall result in the rejection of that proposal. Requirement is as follows: 30 each of Brand Name C8543X OEM Toner Cartridge for use in the 9050 high speed printer. Brand name and OEM only-- no compatibles or re-manufactured items are acceptable. High yield Only. Delivery Information: Delivery shall be made at the address cited below. Delivery shall be made either by a straight truck or UPS or FedEx. No tractor-trailer deliveries shall be accepted. Basis of Award: Proposals shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotation of Offers. Award shall be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable proposal. To be technically acceptable, the proposal must be for 30 each of the Brand Name, OEM HPC8543X toner cartridge. Only one (1) award shall be made. Due Date and Time of Quotes: All interested vendors shall submit a proposal no later than 12 PM local prevailing time, on April 25, 2012. You shall submit the following items electronically to
[email protected] by the due date and time: 1. Quote for OEM HPC8543X -30 each 2. Proof that you have filed your Certifications and Representations on-line. 3. DUNS Number and Tax Identification Number 4. Socioeconomic profile. 52.212-3 Certifications and Representations(April 2012) It is more advantageous to the vendor and the Government if your Certifications and Representations are on-line. To record your Certifications and Representations on-line, please go to https://orca.bpn.gov . If you are already registered in ORCA, please be sure that your registration is current. When responding to the solicitation, please identify your registration status. Vendors submitting a proposal must have a valid Dun and Bradstreet(DUNS) Number and an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) database for consideration. You shall submit your DUNS Number and Tax Identification Number with your quote. Method of Payment shall be Government Purchase Card only. No exceptions. Shipping is FOB Destination Only. All questions/ inquiries concerning this synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted in writing to
[email protected] . Requests for a hard copy of this solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged.