70 -- Toughbook 29 laptops

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Office of the Border Patrol Air and Marine Operations Center, El Paso, Texas, is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 using simplified acquisition procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSBP1005Q0475 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-04. The RFQ will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Contractor must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration, Online Representations and Certifications Application (http://orca.bpn.gov), and provide DUNS number and TIN with quotation. The North American Industry Classification System code is 315211. The small business size standard is 500 employees. A single fixed-priced contract will be awarded. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. Please provide pricing and item numbers for the following items:CLIN 00010 Panasonic Toughbook 29 PM 736-1.4G LV (CENT), 13.3-MT XGA, 256MB, 60GB, a02.11 A+B+G, WINXP, SP2.6KL KYBD 6 each $ _______ each; CLIN 00020 USB BUS powered EX CD-RW/DVD combo drive 6 each $________ each; CLIN 00030 Battery pack for CF-29, CF-51 6 each $_______ each; CLIN 00040 Battery charger 6 each $______ each; CLIN 00050 3 PIN AC Adapter 6 each $_______ each; CLIN 00060 NB Case platinum deluxe nylon 6 each $______ each; CLIN 00070 Office 2003 WIN 32 English MVL 6 each $______ each; and CLIN 00080 Office 2003 WIN32 English disk kit MVL 6 each $_______ each. Please include any applicable GSA contract number with your quotation. The laptop must be able to survive extreme conditions, including drop shock, vibration, dust and be water resistant for use in special operations. Quotations are to remain valid for 60 days after close of the RFQ. Delivery is to be FOB Destination to the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit, Duncan & Sims Bldg 11169 Biggs AAF, El Paso, TX 79916. Delivery shall be within 45 days after award of the contract. The provisions at FAR 15.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. FAR 12.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter who is responsive, with the lowest price. Additional instruction: HSAM 3052.247-72, F.O.B. Destination. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items: Vendor shall include a completed copy of this provision with his quote as follows: (1) Only complete paragraph (j) of this provision inclusive of information required by ALT I if the annual representations and certifications electronically have been completed at http://orca.bpn.gov; or (2) Complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) inclusive of information required by ALT I if the annual representations and certifications have not been completed electronically at the ORCA website. FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Actions for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3 Free Trade Act; Add FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies; and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Addendum to FAR 52.212-5: HSAR 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (DEC 2003). Include a list of customer references, which includes point of contact name and phone number. Quotations may be submitted on company letterhead and are due at 1:00pm on the date cited above at Office of the Border Patrol Air and Marine Operations Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. Quotations may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or sent electronically to contact@example.gov. Should you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Aldridge at +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. See Note 1.