This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Synopsis for Bottle Liquid Scanners/Analyzers for the US Secret Service. Items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement is the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is BottleScanners251201 and is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-12. The NAICS code is 334516 Analytical Equipment Manufacturing. Offerors must be registered in Central Contract Registration (CCR). This acquisition is firm-fixed price and solicited in accordance with 6.1. The description and specification provided herein, is essential to the Government's requirement. The Government will award a single purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in this synopsis and is the lowest price technically acceptable. This government requirement is for the purchase and delivery for the following items. The government intends to award a firm, fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the Request for Proposal as provided herein. This product will be transported and therefore all requirements requirements below are taking this usage into consideration. The US Secret Service request quotes for �� Two (2) Bottle Liquid Analyzer with appropriate carrying/transportation case and installation, as appropriate. Minimum Requirement are as follows: �o All items are required to have passed qualification testing by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and consequently listed on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Act Approved List (APL) by the closing date of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Information regarding this requirement can be found at www.safetyact.gov. Unit submitted in quote must be that unit that is on TSA APL. �o Certified MIL-STD 810F specifications for ruggedness �o Has warm-up time no longer than 15 minutes. �� Two (2) Enclosure �� Two (2) Warranty for 4-years - one for each system �� Two (2) Additional Rechargeable Swapable Batteries that allow for continued usage in a remote/offsite areas, without the ability to access/use AC power supply, for a minimum of 8 hours, longer preferrered. (Only batteries are acceptable for this) �� Two (2) Shipping case that hold enclosures �� Training for 13-25 people The following FAR Provisions and Clauses are applicable unless otherwise noted: Instructions to Offerors?Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation ? Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Paragraph (a) insert: ? 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222.19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965; 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; and USSS 3052.204-90, Unauthorized Use of the U.S. Secret Service Name: In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 709, any contractor, except with the written permission of the Director of the U.S. Secret Service, who knowingly uses the words "Secret Service", "Secret Service Uniformed Division", "U.S.S.S.", "U.D." or any colorable imitation or such words or initials, in connection with or as a part of any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, other production, product or item, in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet or other publication, product, or item, is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or by associated in any manner with, the U.S. Secret Service or the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division shall be punishable as follows: a corporation, partnership, business trust, association, or other business entity, by a fine under this title; an officer or member thereof participating or knowingly acquiescing in such violation or any individual violating this section, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. These FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via the world wide web at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM and www.dhs.gov . All quotes must include; 1) a unit cost for each line item 2) Company Information (address, telephone number, point of contact), 3) Tax Identification Number, 4) Dun & Bradstreet Number, 5) the socio-economic status of your company, 6) completed and signed copy of the FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications. Please note: All responsible quotations shall be forwarded via to Email to Melanie.vennemann@usss.dhs.gov.no later than 12:00 P.M.(EST), Wednesday September 22, 2010.
