This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is 72 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees.This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-09-08 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Capitol Heights , MD 20743 The Federal Communications Commission requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, HW ? 5K Email MPS code 50EM-HW ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 3, EA; LI 002, Rackmount Kit, 4-post code 425-RAIL4P-A1-1 ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/292012, 3, EA; LI 003, Attach/URL Engine 1Y 2K-4999 code 90EM-049991Y ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 2000, EA; LI 004, MPC 5K Email MPS Prem 1Y code 50EM-PRM1Y ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 3, EA; LI 005, Support 5K Email MPS Prem 1Y code 50EM-PRM1Y? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/292012, 3, EA; LI 006, Appliance ? 4000 Web MPS code 602-FEWB-250MG ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 3, EA; LI 007, Rackmount Kit, 4-post code 425-RAIL4P-A1-1 ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/292012, 3, EA; LI 008, MAX Network for 4000 Web MPS, code 602-BIMAX4200-250MG Bidirectional, annual subscription? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 3, EA; LI 009, Support for 4000 Web MPS, code 602-4200PRM-250MG Premium, annual subscription? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 3, EA; LI 010, Appliance ? CMS code 402-CMS-00 ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 1, EA; LI 011, Rackmount Kit, 4-post code 425-RAIL4P-A1- ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/292012, 1, EA; LI 012, Support for CMS, code 402-CMSPRM-00 Premium, annual subscription ? Period of Performance: 09/30/2011 - 09/29/2012, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, Federal Communications Commission intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Federal Communications Commission is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (
+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at
contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (
+1 (555) 000-0000) or
contact@example.gov of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to the point of contact in the FBO notice, so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. This solicitation is subject 23-1 to the availability of funds. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNLESS FUNDS COME AVAILABLE! 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. All Questions are due no later than COB 09/07/2011
