This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.3, supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number and a statement that the solicitation is issued as request for quotation (RFQ) No. ID14150142. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83-2 dated October 1, 2015, and GSAM Change 66 dated September 25, 2015. This requirement is unrestricted under the applicable NAICS code 811212 with $27.5M small business size standard. Prior market research efforts did not yield more than one potential small business vendor for this requirement. Please see attached statement of work (SOW) for detailed description. The vendor shall hardware repair services for all Apple computers and peripherals used by 18F. These repair services will be on-demand, and available to all 18F employees in offices and locations across the US. The services must be provided on demand, utilizing the fastest shipping methods possible, and provide loaners for use by 18F staff while hardware is being repaired. Additionally, the vendor must be able to discount the price of repairs if covered under AppleCare warranties. Period of performance shall be one year (Date of Award through 12 Months). Services shall be proposed on FOB Destination terms at a minimum within the CONUS (48 Contiguous States & District of Columbia). The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. All received vendor quotes shall be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Basis. Quoters must be authorized Apple repair providers. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the clause. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. Quotes are due by 12 PM EST, October 30, 2015, and shall be submitted to the attention of the contracting officer via email at
[email protected].