Description
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 National American Industry Classification Code is 334310 with a Business Size Standard of 750 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a requirement for a one-time, firm-fixed price purchase of four hundred and ninety-three (493) Audio Source, EQ200, Ten Band Stereo Graphic Equalizers with Spectrum Analyzer Display. Minimum salient characteristics are as follows: Spectrum analyzer display with graphic equalizer; independent output controls for left and right channels; ten (10) independent adjustable frequency bands; signal-to-noise ratio of 95db. Unless visibly marked that the vendor is quoting an equal product, the offered items shall be considered the brand name product as referenced in this announcement. If offering an “or equal” product, the brand name of the product furnished shall be clearly identified on the quote. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to the equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and shall be based on information provided by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. All compliant quotes received by the due date will be considered by the government. All quotes must identify FOB Destination, Quantico, VA and must include any shipping charges and the delivery time period. Delivery will be to the Engineering Research Facility, Quantico, VA 22135. All quotes shall be submitted to the Newington Annex, 8540 Terminal Rd., Lorton, VA 22079, Attn: Charlie Weschler, no later than 1:00 PM, EST, 8 July 2006. No hand carried responses will be accepted. Fax quotes will be accepted, and in fact, are encouraged at (703) 339-2760. Quotes must clearly be marked with RFQ-E003271. Bidders are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered. As prescribed in FAR 12.301 (b)(2), an offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of the 52.212-3 provision, if they have successfully completed the annual representations and certifications via the online website at http://orca.bpn.gov. Otherwise, offerors are to include a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, with their offer. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addendum to 52.212-1 Modify: (b) Submission from offer(s) is to read as follows: Submit signed and dated offer(s) to the attention of Mr. Charles A. Weschler, Contracting Officer, at FBI, RFQ-E003271, Newington Annex, 8540 Terminal Rd., Lorton, VA 22079. At clause 52.212-4, add 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996), Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) Clauses, 2852.233-70 Protest Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAN 1998), and 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR)(JAN 1985), Mr. Anthony Baumann, Chief Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20535-0001 shall serve as the FBI’s contact in accordance with 52.233-3 Protest After Award. Additional Clause(s) that apply to this RFQ are 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999). The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (i) technical, (ii) warranty , (iii) past performance, and (iv) price. The Government reserves the right to evaluate technical compliance and make a best value decision. This could result in award to other than the lowest price offer. The areas of technical capability, warranty and past performance are of significantly higher importance when compared to price. The technical evaluation will consist of reviewing and evaluating the “or equal” literature for compliance with meeting or exceeding Brand Name specifications. If the Offeror fails to provide the descriptive literature as requested, it shall be grounds for disqualifying the offer. Warranty – The offeror exceeding the standard commercial warranty, and offering the government the best value shall be rated higher. Past Performance will be based on telephonic performance evaluations received from previous contracts provided on the quote. The evaluation of the RFQ will be in accordance with Parts 12, 13, and 15 of the FAR. Website: full text of the FAR clauses can be found at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Full text of JAR clauses can be found at: http://www.doj.gov. Contact Charlie Weschler at (703) 339-2730 for information regarding this solicitation.