This solicitation is cancelled due substantial changes to the requirement. It will be re-issued at a later date with the same title. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 , as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Request For Quote (RFQ) HE1280-13-T-0002 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iii)Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-63, effective 10 Dec 2012. (iv) Applicable NAICS code is 541519. The small business size standard is not applicable to this procurement. Solicitation is unrestricted. (v) The Government will award a firm fixed price contract for wireless equipment installation at locations stated in Attach. B, DODDS-E Locations. The following services are being procured: CLIN Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 0001 Install wireless network equipment in accordance with Attach A, Performance Work Statement Note: Please fill-in Atch B, highlighted column (Installation Cost to include transportation cost and all other costs to support the Total Price) 1 Job $____ $____ (vi) Delivery Information - See Attach B, Vendor Response attached for completion dates for individual locations. Contractor must provide an affirmative statement of their ability to meet the delivery requirement. Some locations have challenges in securing base pass i.e. Spain. Please see attached, Country Clearance Requirements for Employees and other Civilian Personnel for Spain at Attach D. (vii) Solicitation Provisions and Clauses (1) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-63, effective Dec 10, 2012. (2) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial applies to this RFQ. Quotes will be be submitted by email to individuals designated in paragraph (viii). Contractor must also provide an affirmative statement of their ability to meet the delivery requirement (period of performance) and flexibility of start date if award is delayed. (3) The provision at 52-212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: lowest price technically acceptable quotation. Quotes is technically acceptable when it meets the requirements in the SOW i.e. ability to meet the delivery requirement (unless delayed by the Government) and flexibility in start due to award delay. FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers (Feb 2000) also applies to this RFQ. The applicable exchange rate will be obtained from the published rate. (4) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items with this offer or ensure availability of required certifications through the ORCA. (5) The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses are also included: 52.225-14, Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000); 252.229-7001, Tax Relief (June 1997); 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003); 252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas)(Jun 1997); 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997) (6) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commerical Items applies to this acquisition; including 52.222-50 Alt 1, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6, Protecting the Governments Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; and 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (7) The following DoD prescription and clauses (DFARS) apply to this solicitation: 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission and processing of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; and 252-233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas); 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel; 252-243-7002, Request for Equitable Adjustment; 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outiside the United States; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit; and 252.215-7008, Only One Offer. (viii)RFQ Due Date - The RFQ due date is on or before 3:00 PM Eastern Time,or 9:00PM CET(Central European Time), by Thursday, 27 December 2012.. Submission shall be via e-mailed to
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[email protected] . Please contact Efren Balisi for information regarding the solicitation.