The US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for the Purchase and Delivery of 114 Panasonic CF-18 Laptop Computers and associated items. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 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. All quotes shall reference the Request for Quotation number H92239-06-T-0031. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-07. It is the Contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 423430. The size standard is 100 employees. This requirement is 100% set aside for HUBzone. This acquisition is a Brand Name Only, and no other products will be accepted as substitutes. To ensure that sufficient information is available for technical evaluation, the offeror shall furnish descriptive material (technical information, brochures, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. Offerors not providing technical information may be excluded from competition. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS: CLIN 0001: 114 each, Panasonic CF-18NJQZXBM, with Pentium M 753 1.2 GHz ULV Sonoma (915 GMS), 10.4 Touch Screen XGA, 60GB HDD, 512 RAM, 802.11A/B/G Dual Pass Through Antenna Connector, WIN XP SP2 TPM Backlit Keyboard, Smart Card. CLIN 0002: 114 each, Panasonic CF-SVCLTNF3Y, Toughbook Protection. CLIN 0003: 114 each, Panasonic 18405, 2GB USB 2.0 CLIP Flash Drive Ext w/ carabineer and rubberized shell. CLIN 0004: 114 each, Panasonic CF-WMBA501G, 1 GB Memory (DDR II 400) for 73S-X, 51J-L-M. CLIN 0005: 514 each, Panasonic CF-FM18, Fieldmate Always on Case for CF-18. CLIN 0006: 114 each, Pansaonic CF-VZSU30BU, Battery for CF-18 B-D-F-K. DELIVERY/ ACCEPTANCE POINT: Delivery location is Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28310 with a target date for receipt of items no later than 26 May 2006. FOB POINT: Destination. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions are applicable to the acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, with the following evaluation factors inserted in paragraph - a of the provision: "Quotes will be evaluated as to price and past performance. Vendors shall submit clear item specifications and to be used in the government technical. An award will be made to the lowest responsible offeror. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS)
+1 (555) 000-0000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items are applicable to this requirement and offerors shall include a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications with their bid. The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with the following clauses being applicable to the solicitation: 52.203-6 Alt I, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-59, Destination Unknown; and 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Diasbled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures; 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set Aside; 52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace. Additionally, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, with the clause 252.225-7024 applicable. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Invoices. QUOTES ARE DUE: Quotes shall be received at HQ-USASOC ATTN: AOCO (MAJ Michael R. Taylor), Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28310, not later than 10:00 a.m. EST, 4 May 2006. Fax submissions will be accepted at
+1 (555) 000-0000. E-mail submissions will be accepted at
contact@example.gov; however, it is the contractor's responsibility to ensure that the contracting officer receives e-mail submissions. Quotes shall include: (1) letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the company, with a schedule of offered items to include price and delivery date, (2) completed Representations and Certifications, and (3) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Any amendments that may be issued will be published in the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) the same as this combined synopsis/solicitation. Point of contact for this requirement is MAJ Michael R. Taylor, Contract Specialist at
+1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail
contact@example.gov.
