(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Awards will be made in IT Solutions; therefore, registration in IT-Solutions is required ? offerors must verify complete business mailing address, contact name, phone number, fax number, remittance address and email address. Quote Validation Date ? quote must be valid for at least 30 days after quote response date Section 508 Rehabilitation Act Compliance Statement ? offeror must indicate compliance Offeror must state no later than Delivery and Installation Dates ? use calendar date(s) State Federal Tax Identification (TIN) and Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number(s) Quotes must include the terms and conditions for returns and exchanges as well as any restocking fees. Offerors must identify if returns or exchanges are not accepted (II) The solicitation for commercial is issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) on behalf of the /Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)/EDS Beauregard in Alexandria, Virginia. (III) This solicitation number is 9T8NJBIC115 and is used as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Government may transmit or post any common questions and answers regarding this solicitation to all interested parties. (IV) document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-23. (V) This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis. (VI) Description of Requirement: 8 1/2 x 11 Pressure Seal Form, 28# security screened Z-fold, blank face with blue security tint, or equivalent Quantity ? 150 each delivered to: Julie Casperson/Amy Lilly DMDC/EDS Beauregard 1600 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, Virginia 22311 Minimally Acceptable Salient Characteristics ? ? Guaranteed compatibility with LaserSeal tabletop pressure seal machine. ? Compatible for In-line processing of Pressure Seal self mailers. An In-line pressure seal machine folds and seals directly from the laser printer. It simplify the process of the user by just running the pressure seal forms through the printer, fold/seal on a Pressure Seal machine. ? Heat Resistant Inks ? Security screen on back ? Opening instructions must be noted on the form (VII) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations clauses apply to this solicitation and any subsequent award: (Clause 1) 52.212-1 -- Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items. (Jan 2006) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation by reference and the following additional instructions apply: Past Performance is included as an evaluation factor: submit at least one (1) past performance records for work performed within the last three (3) calendar years prior to October 1, 2007, include contact information. (Clause 2) 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation in full text as follows: a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation 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, in order of importance, shall also be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capabilities and Qualifications (Sub factors: Meet Salient Characteristics) ? Must meet minimally acceptable salient characteristics noted above in the Description section. Past Performance -- Complete one (1) past performance record and return with quote for evaluation (inclusive of contact information). (Sub factors: Quality of Past Work Performed, Timeliness of Past Performance, Customer Satisfaction) Price (Sub factors; Price and Cost Realism) (b) 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 offerors 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. (End of Provision) (Clause 3) (52.212-3) -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Mar 2005) offeror are reminded to complete on-line representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov prior to the RFQ closing date and before submitting an offer in response to this solicitation. (Clause 4) 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Sept 2005) is incorporated by reference. (Clause 5) 52.212-5 -- Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (Feb 2006) is hereby incorporated into this solicitation in full text in the attached solicitation additional clauses document and the following paragraphs, (a), (b) 1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31 apply to this solicitation and any resulting contract. (Other applicable clauses) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated into this solicitation by reference: 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3, Protest after Award; 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price Alternate 1 (Apr 1984) 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (for a full text version of these clauses, go to www.arnet.gov or http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests: Other applicable clauses) The following clause is applicable to this acquisition and is hereby incorporated in this solicitation in full text in the attached solicitation additional clauses document. 52.222.22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; (IX) Closing Date and Time: January 25, 2007, 5:00 p.m. PST. (X) Offerors must submit Cost Quotation, via email to the Technical Project Advisor, Josh Barrak at
contact@example.gov by the closing date and time of this solicitation. (XI) If offeror does not have access to email, offeror must mail offer to: Chris Matthews U.S. General Services Administration 450 Golden Gate Avenue 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 The NCAT Office is located in a secure federal building. If offers are hand delivered, please ensure that any courier is instructed to allow sufficient time for access to the facility. All proposals shall be clearly marked with the RFQ Number 9T8NJBIC115. All offerors are hereby notified that if your proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this notice announcement, this it will be considered late/non-responsive. (XIII) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to the Technology Project Advisor, Mr. Josh Barrak at
contact@example.gov or
+1 (555) 000-0000.
