D--HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SUPPORT

NASA/ARC has a requirement for Hardware and Software Support Services. SEE UPLOADED STATEMENT OF WORK, which can be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= .

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.

SET-ASIDE: This notice is not set-aside, it is open to large and small businesses with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811212, entitled "Computer equipment repair and maintenance services without retailing new computers". Offerors shall list this NAICS code in their company's CCR registration to be considered for award: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ All responsible sources may submit an offer. INTENT TO QUOTE: Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation, POC: Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov. QUESTIONS: Regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing by e-mail only, no later than 4:30 PM (PST) on 11 Dec 2013 to the Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Submit proposals no later than 4:30pm (PST) on 18 Dec 2013, to the Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov, and shall include a firm fixed price for every item and each option period (this is an all or non award - no partial award), warranty duration (if applicable), a taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http:/farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.htm . The NASA FAR Supplement may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. Please note paragraphs (j) and (k) that require all offerors to have a DUNS number and current CCR registration. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items: The purchase order will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotations meeting technical specifications stated above. The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not provided in the proposal. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. If the offeror has already entered their representations and certifications at the On line Representations anc Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orce.bpn.gov/ , offerors are only required to complete paragraph (b) of the provision. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: Submission of Invoices (ARC 52.232-90), 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, 1852.215-84 Ombudsman, 1852.225-70 Export Licenses, 1852.237-73 Release of Sensitive Information. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.247-34 FOB Destination The following NFS clauses will also be incorporated into the resultant purchase order: NFS 1852.223-72 Safety and Health(Short Form) NFS 1852.225-70 Export Licenses NFS 1852.215-84 Ombudsman. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . NFS 1852.237-73 Release of Sensitive Information NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .