Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number, USZA99-02-Q-0086 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. Clin 0001, AIT Automated Tape Library with 30 tape slots and 2 drive bays, cable and terminator, documentation, two year warranty with express depot expedited service, P# CY-TL8-2030, 1 ea.; Clin 0002, AIT-3 Tape Subsystem, 100 to 300 GB capacity, 12 to 36 MBS transfer rate; tape drive integral to tape library, P# CY-A100-01/L, 2 ea.; Clin 0003, Two line, forty column status LCD (per drive), with the ipLCD network attached remote backup status display feature, P# CY-TL8-A-LCD, 2 ea.; Clin 0004, Bar Code Reader, UK-TL8-15/30-BAR, 1 ea.; Clin 0005, Upgrade to Rack Mount Chassis, P# UK-TL8-15/30-R, 1 a.; Clin 0005, Maintenance upgrade to Expert Alliance site service through 9/30/03. For any problems which cannot be resolved over the phone, contractor will arrange a site visit or advance exchange the field replaceable component, which ever is most expedient. Site visits are subject to travel arrangements, but will occur within two business days. 1 LT.; Clin 0006, PCI LVD SCSI Controller, 1 ea.; Clin 0007, Sony AME AIT-3 Tape, 100GB native capacity with Memory in Cassette, 190 ea.; Clin 0008, Sony Tape path cleaner-36 users, 10 ea.; Clin 0009, Set of 180 bar code labels (For use with Memory in cassette tapes) 10 ea. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Oct 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference. Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are technical, price, and past performance. The government will make a determination of best value based on the evaluation factors cited. Contractors are reminded to submit a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with their quote, if readily available. If not, the clause will be forward for completion prior to award (Oct 2000). Clause 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999) is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Aug 2000) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-1, Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program. Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payment Program Certificate, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to Thelma Escobar, 757-492-7954. Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA99-02-Q-0086 must be submitted, no later than 4:30 p.m. 25 September 2002 to Thelma Escobar, NSWDG, 1636 Regulus Ave, Bldg 313, Virginia Beach, VA 23461-2299. The quotes must provide sufficient detail on the proposed item to allow the government to make a best value determination.