This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is RFQ-OIT-74200-10-0017 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-34. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811212 with a small business size standard of $25.00M. This requirement is a [ Total HUB-Zone ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-12-16 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Parkersburg, WV 26101 The Bureau of Public Debt requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, HP Surestore Optical 1200EX Jukebox Maintenance 24x7 with 4 hour on-site support. Part # C1107J, Serial # US8AV00267. Period of Peformance 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2010. (Base Year), 1, EA; LI 002, HP Surestore Optical 1200EX Jukebox Maintenance 24x7 with 4 hour on-site support. Part # C1107J, Serial # US8AV00267. Period of Peformance 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011. (Option Year 1), 1, EA; LI 003, HP Surestore Optical 1200EX Jukebox Maintenance 24x7 with 4 hour on-site support. Part # C1107J, Serial # US8AV00267. Period of Peformance 01/01/2012 to 12/31/2012. (Option Year 2), 1, EA; For this solicitation, Bureau of Public Debt intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Bureau of Public Debt is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.