H--(Q&A's released) Independent Test Contractor for LIcense Plate Reader (LPR) Procurement for Customs and Border Patrol

Q&A's are released and posted to http://www.govworks.gov/Solic/openmarket.asp Amendment #1 Changes: Change CO from David Mitchell to Tonya Lovelace Please contact Randy Artz with any questions or responses to the solicitation. Randy [email protected] Revised Description: TITLE: Independent Testing for License Plate Readers This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice and following the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13.5 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-17. The US Department of Interior, National Business Center, through its Franchise Fund activity, Acquisition Services Directorate, is issuing this solicitation, Number 0408RQ20803 as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol This contract will procure services to perform the requirements of this solicitation shall at a minimum include: program management, site preparation, provision of equipment to support the License Plate Reader test, verification, documentation, and reporting. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, services, materials, facilities and equipment necessary to implement the attached "LPR System Solution Demonstration Test Plan / J.6" for each "LPR Offeror's" systems. The resultant contract will be Firm Fixed Price. This is a full and open competition NAICS CODE: 541614 - Logistics Management Consulting Services Size Standard : $6.5 million PRODUCT CODE: H223 - Eq test svcs/vehicles-trailers-cyc If offeror feels that another NAICS or PSC code is more suitable for this procurement type, the offeror may submit these changes in their proposal. The Government will evaluate these changes accordingly. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS The following provisions and clauses are incorporated in full text In the solicitation documents located at http://www.govworks.gov/Solic/solicitations.asp FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsFAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial ItemsFAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items See solicitation documents at the following web address: http://www.govworks.gov/Solic/openmarket.asp. Full text clauses and provisions can be found at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ CLOSING DATE: July 18, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST Offerors must submit both Technical and Price Quotes (separate volumes) via email to the Contracting Specialist, Randy Artz at [email protected]. If the offeror does not have access to email, offers must be mailed to: GovWorks, 381 Elden St, Suite 4000., Herndon, VA 20170, Attn: Randy Artz. Please be advised that Acquisition Services Directorate is located in a secure building. If offers are hand delivered, please ensure the courier is instructed to use the courtesy phone in the rear of the lobby (to the right of the elevators) to call the Point of Contact, Randy Artz, at 703-964-8429. A staff member will meet the courier to receive the submittal. If you have questions regarding this solicitation, please submit your inquiries via email only, NO LATER THAN July 10, 2008 at 4:00 PM EST. Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of a common interest to all prospective Offerors.