58 -- MISCELLANEOUS AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

AMENDMENT: LINE ITEM 0020: ITEM HAS 8 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS; ITEM 0024: CONNECTORS ARE 15 PIN MALE TO 15 PIN MALE; ITEM 0025: CONNECTORS ARE 15 PIN FEMALE TO 15 PIN FEMALE. CLSOING DATE IS 8/4/2004. This synopsis is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.eps.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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; however, for ease of use an SF 1449 will be made available with only the form and the list of items required. Solicitation Number HSFLQ046000 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 44112 and the size standard is $7.5 million. This requirement is for miscellaneous electronics equipment and supplies: video, audio, monitoring, recording, cable, etc. for use in training scenarios. This is a brand name only RFQ except those items specifically marked - or equal. Equal items will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum needs. This is evaluated as either pass or fail. Evaluation will be based on delivery time, price, and past performance. Delivery time is as important as price and past performance combined. For the convenience of those who want to quote, a copy of the SF1449 with line items and continuations sheets listing the remaining items is available on line at www.eps.gov. All requests for a copy of the list of equipment/supplies must be made in writing and faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone calls will NOT be accepted. Any questions must be submitted in writing via fax. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination (FLETC, Charleston, SC) 29405 15 days after award. F.O.B. Origin quotes will not be considered. Quotes will be evaluated for split award based on a $1000 savings. Quoters providing GSA pricing must include the - award information from the GSA contract. Vendors must be CCR registered (www.ccr.gov). Final inspection will be at destination. Selection for award will be based on delivery, past performance and price. Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Clauses/provisions: 52.212-1; 52.212-3 (which must MUST be filled out completely and submitted with the offer] 52.212-4; 52-212-5; (incorporating 52.219-6; 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.225-3; 52.232-33). 52.225-4 is also applicable to this solicitation and hereby added by addendum. The offeror shall provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Tax Identification Number (TINs). In addition to the requirements for invoicing in 52.212-4, the Contractor shall include, as a minimum, the following information on each invoice: The Point of Contact name and phone number which will be provided on any resultant order(s). Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A 125, Prompt Payment. Contractors are encouraged to assign an identification number to each invoice. The following is hereby added by addendum to 52.212-4: ADDITIONAL MARKING INSTRUCTIONS: In addition to any other marking instructions in this order, it is essential that all packages be accompanied by packing slips and all packing slips be located on the outside of the box or container and that all packages, shipping papers, and invoices be marked with the following information to permit effective receipt processing and timely payment: 1) Order Number; 2) Contract Line Item Numbers. The foregoing requirements must be passed on to any organization entity originating a shipment as a deliverable under any resultant order(s). Caution: Any packages received which are not marked in accordance with the above requirements may be refused and returned to the contractor at the contractor's expense. RECEIVING HOURS 8:00 - 4:30. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote. Offers may be faxed to Cindy Doster, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. All required information must be received on or before 23 July 2004, Noon Eastern Standard Time. Complete mailing address is Cindy Doster, FLETC, 2222 S. Hobson Ave, Bldg 16, Charleston, SC 29405.