81 -- AMENDMENT 0004 - RACKMOUNT CASES

AMENDMENT 0004 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ANSWER VENDOR'S QUESTIONS. QUESTION 1: You are requesting stainless steel hardware, but what do you want for the case itself? Aluminum rack case, Custom ATA handmade rack case, Pelican rack case? ANSWER 1: Reinforced composite materials for each case. QUESTION 2: Is the case requirement for a 12 pcs of a 2U rach case or 12 pcs. of a 11U rack case? ANSWER 2: The case we have is an 11 unit rack case. So we need 12 pcs of the 11U rack cases. THE CLOSING DATE REMAINS ON JANUARY 31, 2012, 14:00 PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. ======================================================== AMENDMENT 0003 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 26, 2012. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS CORRECT THE QUANTITY REQUIRED FROM 6 EACH TO 12 EACH. THERE IS NO DRAWING PROVIDED. THE CLOSING DATE IS STILL JANUARY 31, 2012, 14:00 PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. ======================================================== AMENDMENT 0002 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ADDRESS VENDOR'S QUESTIONS: QUESTION 1: Can you please provide answers to the following questions we have on subject solicitation? 1 Required Case Color 2 U - Height of the Inner Frame ANSWER 1: The case we have is 11 Rack Units. The color is silver stainless steel if clear steel is not available (addressed in Amendment 0001). THE CLOSING DATE IS STILL JANUARY 31, 2012, 14:00 PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. ======================================================== AMENDMENT 0001 EFFECTIVE 01/25/2012 THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ADDRESS VENDOR'S QUESTIONS: QUESTION 1: What is the inside height of the case? What is the inside depth (front to back) not including the lids? ANSWER 1: 28" of depth without the lids and 22" of height at the edge where the lids attach. About 22.5" inside height if measured the highest point which is slightly inside from the edge. QUESTION 2: Is there a particular manufacturer requested for these cases? Also what does clear stainless steel hardware mean? Stainless hardware is not clear. ANSWER: There is no preference for manufacturer. If clear steel in not available, normal silver colored stainless steel is acceptable. ====================================================== This is a small business set-aside combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this request for quotation (RFQ) is N66001-12-T- 7273. The government is soliciting quotes for the purchase of commercial item (See attached document for item descriptions). This requirement will result in a firm fixed priced purchase order. The applicable NAICS code is 316991, 326199. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Current to Fac 2005-55,Effective 03 Jan 2012 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Current to DPN 20111220 (Effective 20 Dec 2011) Edition. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at www.farsite.hill.af.mil. Current FAR & DFAR. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, incorporated by reference, applies to this acquisition FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFAR S 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items are in the e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. FAR Clause 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to acquisition and includes 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.233-4, 52.222-3, Convict LaborE.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity(E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-41. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items Deviation apply to this acquisition and includes 52.203-3, Gratuities (10 U.S.C. 2207), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582), 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (10 U.S.C. 2227); 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valutation (Jun 2011). This RFQ closes on January 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). This is an urgent requirement. Quotes must be sent via the e-commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. Please include RFQ N66001-12-T-7273/PR 13002240597 on all inquiries. All responding vendors must be registered to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and ORCA program prior to award of contract. Information to register in CCR can be found at http://www.ccr.gov/. and ORCA at http://www.orca.gov. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) . Information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the internet at https://wawftraining.eb.mil. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT 0001 RACKMOUNT CASE 5 EA MUST BE BUILT TO THE FOLLOWING SPECS: 24" SLIDE-OUT INNER FRAME CLEAR STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE 3" DEEP FRONT/REAR/ LIDS LOCKING HASPS SHOCK SYSTEM FOR 101-120 LBS. PAYLOAD 0002 SHIPPING TO SAN DIEGO, CA 92110 1 LOT