(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented by additional information included in this notice. As a synopsis/solicitation, quotes are being requested and no separate RFQ will be issued. (ii) The designated synopsis/solicitation number for this requirement is W91LE59098G138. (iii)This Request for Quote (RFQ) and the provisions and clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-18 (July 5, 2007). (iv) The applicable NAICS is 453210. (v) This synopsis solicitation contains (3) line items. Quotes are being sought from 100% Small Business. Shipping must be FOB destination, with delivery to Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505. (vii) Delivery location: W80PNY, NONCOMM OFFICE ACADEMY, ATTN: APVR-RAST-N NCO ACADEMY, Richardson Drive, Bldg 1101, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-0525. Acceptance will be Government: Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505, Delivery date: 03 June 2009. CLIN0001: Smart Board 680i3 or equal Qty 8 Description: The NCOA requires interactive smart board for classroom instruction. The system needs to consist of interactive board, projector system and sound system. The projector system and board need to be integrated and short throw to allow instructors to move in front of the board. Minimum screen size of 77 and projector resolution of 1024x768. Projector to be DLP and not require cleaning or filter replacement. Accept multiple input including computer/laptop and dvd player. Include stylus or other comparable writing device. With 3 year warranty on projector, 90-day or 500-hour warranty on lamp and two to five years on smart board. CLIN0002: Smart USB Audio System or equal Qty 8 Description: Sound systems must include one standard wireless microphone, one lightweight lanyard worn microphone that are battery powered. Wall mounted speaker system with power ratings of 20W RMS, 50 W Peak. Ceiling mount infrared sensor for microphones. Receiver with multiple inputs, volume dials, tone control, two auxiliary inputs, auxiliary output and four speaker terminals. CLIN0003: Shipping (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial (JAN 2004), applies to this acquisition. (ix), Offers will be evaluated using the best value selection method; the following are the evaluation factors to be used: Technical Specification of the request, Price, Delivery. The contract will be awarded to the offeror that provides the best value to the government. (x) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 2003) applies to this acquisition. All offers must include a completed copy of this provision. All offers must either be accompanied by Representations and Certifications or the offeror must be currently registered in ORCA at website https://orca.bpn.gov/ (xii) The following clauses apply: FAR 252.212-7001 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (May 2002); FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 02); FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990); FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989) (within 90 days of contract award); FAR 52.204-7 (ALT 1) (OCT 2003) Central Contractor Registration (By 20 Sep 2004); FAR 252.204-7004 -- Required Central Contractor Registration (Alt 1) (NOV 2003); 52.216-1 -- Type of Contract (Firm Fixed Price); FAR 52.246-17 -- Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (APR 1984); FAR 52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer; FAR 52.253-1 -- Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991); DFAR 252-212-7001 Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items. Feb 2006, FAR 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country (MAR 1998); FAR 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JAN 2004); FAR 252.225-7001 -- Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); FAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors (Dec 1991); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004); FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003). (xiii) The full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed at the following web address: http://www.arnet.army.gov/FAR. (xiv) NA. (xv) NA. (xvi) All offers are due no later than 2:00 PM, Alaska Time, 11 May 2009 via fax (907) 384-7112 or email
[email protected]. Offers received after the exact time specified in the solicitation are considered late and may be considered if the action would not unduly delay the acquisition. (xvii) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract. (xviii) Data and information furnished or referred to above is for the Contractors information. For further information contact Mr. Theodore Guild at (907) 384-7235, or by e-mail:
[email protected]. Do not e-mail attachments without advance telephonic notification.