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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North Dakota Army National Guard has a requirement for the following equipment: MCS ShoulderCam Bundle for a Nikon D800 camera, with Zacuto EVF mount and follow-focus, or approved equal product (2 each). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, W901UZ10348447, is being issued as a request for quote. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-66. The specific requirements are explained on the attached Request for Quote. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply. Only one quote per offeror will be considered. If you wish to offer a quote, please quote all items as award will be made to only one vendor. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government (price and other factors considered). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: price, specifications, and delivery time. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Offerors shall include the specifications of the item(s) offered with their offer. The Contracting Officer will evaluate products on the basis of information furnished by the quote or identified in the quote and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the quote. All late quotes will be rejected. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer) whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The Federal Government is tax exempt. The provisions and clauses listed below are applicable to this solicitation: 52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration (DEV), FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Alt I Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.232-25 Prompt Payment, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses, FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employee of Whistleblower Rights, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252-225-7000 Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of payments Program, DFARS 252-232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments, DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act- Free Trade Agreements- Balance of Payments program, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Any award made pursuant to this solicitation is subject to the availability of funding. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) on-line database. Lack of registration will make an offeror ineligible for award. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. Offerors are also notified that use of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing system is mandatory. More information and registration can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Information concerning FAR clauses can be obtained at www.farsite.hill.af.mil or www.arnet.gov/far. Quotes are due: 4:00 PM EDT (3:00 PM Central) on Monday, 10 June 2013, via e-mail to
[email protected], or faxed to USPFO For North Dakota (P&C) at 701-333-2230. Point of Contact for this combined synopsis/solicitation is Jeff Strange, 701-333-2222.