70 -- Maxtor Hard Drives

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. NGA intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.5, Test Program. This requirement is set aside 100% for small business. The North American Industry classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. Maxtor Brand Name items are required by NGA in support of Standardization. The Maxtor Hard Drives are critical to prevent an interruption of services provided by the EDM office to all NGA customers, internal and external on requests for down loaded Geo-Spatial data. They are required for form, fit, and function. The solicitation for this requirement is HM1575-06-T-0011. 0001 Maxtor Part Number F01G300, Part Description: One Touch III Firewire and USB External Hard Drives 300GB, Quantity 240 each - SPECIAL PACKAGING - 80 cases of 3 for a total of 240 - 4 pallets of 20 cases, shrink wrapped and banded. 0002 Maxtor Part Number C01W010, Part Description: One touch III Firewire USB External Hard Drive 1TB, Quantity 100 each - SPECIAL PACKAGING - 50 cases of 2 for a total of 100, 2 pallets of 25 cases, shrink wrapped and banded. 0003 Maxtor Part Number F01G500, Part Description: One Touch II Firewire and USB External Hard Drives 500GB, Quantity 150 each - SPECIAL PACKAGING - 50 cases of 3 for a total of 150, 2 pallets of 25 cases, shrink wrapped and banded. Refurbished items are not acceptable for this requirement. No partial shipments will be accepted. All items to be received at the same time. Delivery is FOB Destination to NGA, 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold MO 63010 within 30 days after contract award. Total cost shall include all special shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-10. The provisions at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Only one award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror who meets the requirement. Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification'Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders'Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52.219-23, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor'Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for4 Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreements'Balance of Payments Program; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. This requirement will be paid via VISA credit card. All offers are due to this agency no later than 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 7 Aug 06. Send all offers via facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attention: Karen Edgar.