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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; firm fixed price quotations are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is NAMA-11-Q-0003 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Quotations furnished are not offers. This request does not commit the government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this RFQ must be completed by the vendor. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43 effective August 2, 2010. COMPETITION, EVALUATION, AND CONTRACT TYPE: This is a "Brand Name Only" requirement and a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 334517 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Government reserves the right to issue an order based on the initial quotation without discussions of this procurement. Evaluation and order issuance will be in accordance with the procedures of FAR Subpart 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation. An order will be issued to the Vendor whose conforming quotation in response to the RFQ will be most advantageous to the Government. Best value for this award will be obtained through a lowest priced technically acceptable evaluation. For purposes of the evaluation the price factor will be determined by multiplying the unit price for each CLIN then adding the CLIN totals to reach the Quotation total. In order to be determined technically acceptable, all quotation submission requirements must be met including the required documentation submissions outlined below. The Government will only accept commercial-off-the-shelf items (COTS). The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) intends to issue a firm fixed priced purchase order. REQUIREMENTS: Submit pricing in accordance with the directions of Enclosure 1, Schedule of Prices. DELIVERY: F.O.B. Destination pricing is requested for each CLIN, all delivery costs must be included in total firm fixed price. See Enclosure 1, Schedule of Prices. See Salient Characteristics for specifications. Delivery must be undertaken during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, unless mutually agreed upon by NARA and the Contractor. Delivery will be made to the following location: NAR - AII; 3301 METZEROTT RD, COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND 20740-6001. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 1, 2010 thru September 30, 2011. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: Hard copies should be mailed to National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Attention: Evelyn Carter - Contractor Support, 8601 Adelphi Road, Room 3340, College Park, MD 20740-6001 or e-mailed to: contact@example.gov. Quotations should be received by 12:00 PM ET on September 22, 2010. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Ms. Evelyn Carter no later than 12:00 PM ET on September 17, 2010 to be considered. Please allow one extra business day for delivery and receipt for submissions (e.g. questions, quotation, etc.) sent via e-mail, as the e-mail will need to pass through IT security. Telephonic responses will not be processed. To view this RFQ in its entirety, please view the attached Word document.