67 -- Projectors, DLP

Ammendment to Solicitation #FA7000-07-R-0014 Answers to questions: 1. May a vendor bid an LCD Projector instead of a DLP Technology? LCD offers more accurate color reproduction compared to DLP. Please advise. NO, THE CUSTOMER WANTS DLP PROJECTORS. 2. You are requesting ceiling mounts for the projectors and (as I'm sure you realize) there are multiple configurations for ceiling mounts for different conditions and situations. Are you specifically requesting one standard mounting device for each projector or is there a possibility that other components may be needed such as extention columns or false ceiling plates (for tile ceiling support) or even the cabling required? STANDARD CEILING MOUNTS FOR EACH PROJECTOR IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED. NO ADDITIONAL COLUMNS OR NO FALSE CEILING PLATES OR NO CABLING IS REQUIRED. 3. What is your estimated initial order date for this solicitation? THE SOLICITATION CLOSES ON MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2007, 3:00PM MOUNTAIN DAYLIHGT TIME. ESTIMATED INITIAL ORDER DATE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. 4. What is the total number of projectors needed? Are each line item separate or will they be purchased all at the same time? Is the bid for one or for 288. line 1,2 and 3 are the same items. Please advise. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROJECTORS NEEDED IS 288. YES, THERE ARE THREE CLINs. ALL PROJECTORS WILL BE PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME. 5. Does your customer want name brand? THE SOLICITATION STATES NAME BRAND OR EQUAL. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MANUFACTURERS 3-YEAR WARRANTY IS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Contracting Office Address: Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 MSG/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2303, UNITED STATES Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial Brand Name or Equal items or services 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number FA7000-07-R-0014, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-14, Effective 12 Feb 2007 and & Class Deviation 2005-o0001. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 423430 and the business size standard is 100 employees. The proposed acquisition is unrestricted LINE ITEM 0001 (EST qty) 68 each $_______ total $_________ * Mitsubshi Projector Model XD460U or EQUAL including universal ceiling mounts. Minimum salient characteristics are as follows: General image uality Resolution XGA (1024 x 768) Brightnes 2600 Lumens Contrast Ration 2500:1 Aspect Ratio 4:3, Support 16:9 Display Type DLP; 0.7 Compatibility Data Signals Native: XGA, (1024 x 768 pixels) Video Signals NRSC/NTSC 4:43/PAL/SECAM/PAL-60, Component Video; 480i/p, 720p, 1080i H Sync 15 - 100 kHz V Sync 50 - 96 Hz Connectivity Imputs Composit Video, Dual Component/VGA, DVI with HDCP, S-Video, VGA, USB Type B, RS-232 (Serial), Analog Audio, Stero Mini-Jack Outputs VGA, Stero Mini-Jack LINE ITEM 0002 (EST qty)110 each $_______ total $_________ * Mitsubshi Projector Model XD460U or EQUAL including universal ceiling mounts. See line item 0001 for or equal salient characteristics LINE ITEM 0003 (EST qty) 110 each $_______ total $_________ * Mitsubshi Projector Model XD460U or EQUAL including universal ceiling mounts. See line item 0001 for or equal salient characteristics * Note: Actual quantities order will be dependent on the overall pricing for an individual unit. FOB Destination ONLY Delivery requirement: FOB for this RFP is Destination. Quotations received with FOB other than Destination will be not be considered. Delivery is required 30 days after receipt of order. This Product must comply with the Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Addenda applies: Contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead, provide solicitation number, the time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers, name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, unit price, an over all total price, a statement that contractor can meet deadline date in the solicitation, any discount terms, cage code, DUNS number, size of business, acknowledgement of solicitation Amendments, a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx) and DFARS 252.225-7000 (http://farsite.hill.af.mil/), Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate must be signed and returned with bid. 52.212-1, Para 11(c) entitled Period of Acceptance of offers is modified to reflect offeror's must hold prices in its offer firm for 60 days from date specified for receipt of offers. The provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Offers shall be evaluated IAW FAR 52.211-6 for submissions of a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Product. Contractor's are advised if submitting on an or-equal product the offeror must include all documentation identified in FAR 52.211-6 Para (b). The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items - with the following addenda: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (DEV)(NOV 2006) applies to this acquisition. The Following clauses are incorporated into this solicitation: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) with it's alternate I (Oct 1995); 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006); 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 2006) with it's Alternate I (Apr 2002); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2007); 52.219-4 Notice of price evaluation preferance for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005);52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.222-19 Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006);; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); 52.22-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); 52.222-36 Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Elegible Veterans (Sep 2006); 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996); 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); 52.242-15 Stop Work Order (Aug 1989); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration - Alt A (NOV 2003); 252.225-7001(JUN 2005); Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements (NOV 2006); 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request (May 2006); 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) with it's Alternate III (May 2002); 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000); The following DFARS clauses are in addition to those found in 252.212-7001, DFARS 252.225-7031 Secondary Boycott of Israel (JUN 2005); 252.225-7013 Duty-Free entry (Oct 2006); USAFA 5352.242-9500, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (MAY 2003) and 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen (Aug 2005)(Tara Petersen, 8110 Industrial Dr., Ste 103, USAF Academy CO 80840, Telephone No. +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail contact@example.gov. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this website address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Offers must be received NLT 3 PM Mountain Standard Time 26 Mar 2007, at 10th ABW/LGCB, Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2303. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. ALL CATEGORIES OF SMALL BUSINESSES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO SUBMET AN OFFER FOR CONSIDERATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE BRAND NAME OR EQUAL CHARACTERISTICS. Please submit any questions and/or proposals via e-mail to contact@example.gov or fax To: Tina Hamalak, Contract Specialist +1 (555) 000-0000. Please contact Russ Jordan, Contracting Officer, +1 (555) 000-0000 or email to contact@example.gov in my absence. (End of Text) Point of Contact Tina Hamalak, Contract Specialist, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov - Russ Jordan, Contracting Officer, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov Place of Delivery Address: 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200 USAF Academy, CO Door 11,12,13 ,Postal Code: 80840 Country: UNITED STATES