70 -- Fingerprint Machines/Booking Station

The Social Security Administration (SSA) would like to purchase Two(2)TouchPrint Enhanced Definition 3500 Live Scan Booking Station to be delivered at SSA, 6401 Security Blvd., 2275 Annex Bldg., Baltimore, MD 21235-0001. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations, Subpart 12.6 and the procedures in part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04. All responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses. 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. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: The following provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, Commercial Items. The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order. All quotations shall contain the following: 1) Price quotation 2) Name and serial number of items quoted. 3) DUNS Number. 4) Completed Certs & Reps. 5) Contractor employee(s) performing on-site at SSA facilities must meet the Agency's security clearance. They must complete some or all the listed security forms: FD-258, Fingerprint Charts; GSA-176, Statement of Personal History; Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment; Fair Credit Reporting Act authorization form; and a legible photocopy of the work authorization permit and social security card for a NON-US citizen. EVALUATION: The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: Quoters must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov . After reviewing the ORCA database information, the quoter verifies by submission of this quotation that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS codes referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this quotation and are incorporated in this quotation by reference (see FAR 4.1201), If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. Responses must be submitted by 1630 Eastern Standard Time, August 14, 2006, via email to wanda.owens@ssa.gov or if unable to email, quote may be faxed to 410-965-9560, attention Wanda Owens. All responsible business sources may submit a quotation that shall be considered by the Agency. Point of Contact Wanda T. Owens, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-965-8095, Fax 410-965-9560, Email wanda.owens@ssa.gov.