74 -- Ilex Secure Laser Fax Model 6000-SF

The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within (4) four days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of the determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available. The solicitation number is 20032020. It is issued for reference only. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-17. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at www.arnet.gov. This is an unrestricted action. The NAICS code is 423430. The contractor shall provide: CLIN 0001: Ilex secure laser Fax Model 6000-SF machines, Qty: 22 each. Description:6000-SF Ilex Secure Laser Fax: 50 page ADF 6.5ppm Printing Speed 480 page Document Memory (8MB) 250 Sheet Letter/Legal paper Tray upgradeable to 500 sheets RS232 data port, STU III/STE Cable Auto protocol sensing One-touch send feature MIL-STD 188-161D, STANAG 5000, Ricoh, Valutec Asynchronous Data for use with Omni & similar Devices Custom Program One-Touch keys For various encryption devices and protocols 33.6Kbs Dual Mode Group III with Security Code Access 100 Station Auto Dialer PC Connectivity for Printing and Scanning 14.6? X 16.2? X 9.8?/19 lbs 9,000 pg. All-In-One Toner Cartridge This solicitation incorporates the following FAR and DFARS Clauses/Provisions: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006), 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (SEP 2006), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2006), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (SEP 2005) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items (SEP 2005), with the following clauses incorporated by reference in paragraphs (1) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)(31 U.S.C. 3553), (2) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006)(E.O. 13126, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ( Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212) 52.222.36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C 793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212)) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)(E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury) and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31U.S.C. 3332) 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contractor Registration Alternate A (Nov 2003), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (FEB 1998) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (OCT 2006), with DFARS Clauses incorporated in reference (b) (4) 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payment program (JUN 2005 (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582 and (17) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAY 2006) (10 U.S.C. 2227), 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds (APR 1984). Quotations will be evaluated based on technical capability, delivery, and price. Technical capability and price when combined are more important than price. The government will only consider firm fixed price quotations. Offeror must complete and submit with the quotations FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEP 2006). 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item (Jan 2004), the following factor shall be used To evaluate offers: 1. Price 2. Technical capability 3. Past Performance. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Contractor must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. The website address for CCR registration is www.ccr.gov. A Dunn and Bradstreet number is required to register. The offer due date is close of business on 08/10/2007. All interested bidders must submit quotation to Tess Bayquen, US Border Patrol, 2411 Boswell Road, Chula Vista Ca 91914 or by email to teresita.bayquen@dhs.gov on or before 10 August , 2007, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time to be considered responsive.