This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation/synopsis reference number HQ002893436601 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word “quoter” substituted for “offeror”. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38 effective 10 Dec 2009 and DFARS Change Notice 20091229. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) (APR 2008): (a) Re para (a): NAICS 811212; small business size standard is $25 million. (b) Note that Para (k) requires offeror to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) “lowest priced technically acceptable offer with acceptable past performance.” Technical evaluation will be based on product specifications in compliance with Government specifications as shown below. (3) QUOTE MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 1:00 PM PACIFIC TIME 3 MAR 2010 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quotes may be emailed to
[email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues email and fax may not result in your quote arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you’re sending your quote via electronic means. (4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) (JUN 2009) with Alt 1 (APR 2002) or indication that Reps and Certs are in ORCA. CLIN 0001 QTY: 12 MONTHS Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: EWA-101A MFR: Noritsu America Corp. Description: SERVICES, EQUIPMENT SERVICE/MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; F/U/W FOLLOWING NORITSU PRINTER/PROCESSORS: 4EA MODEL QSS-2901 RA FULLY DIGITAL PRINTER, PROCESSORS (SN: 19900449/20040543, 19901305/20041610, 19901316/20041591, 19902565/20043032); 1EA MODEL QSS-3213 (SN: 21311118/1301109/ 21260113/21331006); LENGTH: 1-YR: FROM: 15 MAR 2010 TO 14 MAR 2011; LOCATION: DINFOS, 6500 MAPES ROAD, FORT MEADE, MD 20755; POC: JIM SEEDORF, 301-677-2809. Requirement requested herein is unique to the manufacturer. No substitutions will be accepted. This is a renewal to an existing maintenance agreement that has expired 31 Dec 2009. The Government will consider quotes only from “authorized resellers” of equipment manufacturer. GSA or OPEN MARKET prices will be considered. The contractor must bid on ALL items and must be quoted FOB destination. It is the responsibility of all interested offerors to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.ccr.gov and follow the instructions. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible offeror, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. This contract will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (MAR 2009) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (MAY 2009) FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (MAY 2004) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008) DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (MAR 2008) Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMC clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information)(DMC) (JUN 2005) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment) (JUN 2006), will be included.