Amber Outdoor LED Display

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes (offers) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DTSL55-13-Q-P1003 is issued as a request for quotation. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-69. This is a total small business set-aside procurement. The applicable NAICS code is 334290 and the size standard is 750 employees. Line Item No. 1 - Amber outdoor LED display, Manufacturer Nu-media Display System Inc., Model DSR2400-3, displays 3 x 24" digits, UDS1100 Ethernet device server included, Quantity - 5 each. Brand name justification attached to this notice. Delivery terms are FOB Destination to the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Attn: Receiving Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The provision is tailored to read (h) the Corporation will make one award to the offeror who provides the best value to the Corporation based on price and other price related factors contained in this notice. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer if they have not completed their certifications and representations on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. FAR clause, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses contained within clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011); 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013); 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010); 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products (Dec 2007); 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013). Other applicable FAR provisions and clauses include 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013); and 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013). The Buy American Act is not applicable to this requirement - public interest exception. Response date for receipt of offers/quotes is by 4:00 pm EST, Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Quotes shall be sent to Patricia White, Contracting Officer, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 or emailed to contact@example.gov. All responsible offerors may submit a quote which shall by considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award. Full text of FAR clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far/. The Corporation anticipates making a firm, fixed price award prior to 9/30/13 depending on funding availability. Offerors shall keep their quotes valid for 45 days as award may be made after 9/30/13 if funds are not available prior to this date.