This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for a supply that is 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 are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ 247874) for an Upgrade for a High Pressure Calibration System 905C. This procurement is brand name or equivalent if quoting an equivalent the product quoted must be able to be integrated with the existing model without making a modification other than upgraded software. The procurement is non-restricted and the NAICS code is 334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing. The United States Secret Service current system is a 905C which uses an old DOS system an upgrade is required for a new windows based software package that will be able to integrate with the existing Model 905C High Pressure Calibration System that is used for calibration of pressure sensors and brass ammunition. Quotes should be provided for a standalone, turnkey dynamic pressure calibration system which integrates with a 905C High Pressure Calibrator to generate a know step function input for calibration from 10,000 psi to 100,000 psi. (Model K9905C01). All quotes should include cost for installation and training on location in Laurel, MD. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. All quotes shall be submitted in electronic format and emailed to Danielle Donaldson at
contact@example.gov by no later than 21 April 2011, 10:00am EST. Hard copy proposals will not be accepted. All quotes must includes RFQ number. Offerors shall provide pricing, technical specifications meeting the requirement. Offeror shall provide: Offeror Information: Contractor's business name, DUNS, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN); POC's name, email address, and telephone number. *The following DHS Provisions are applicable: 3052.204-71 Contractor Employee Access 3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates 3052.204-90 Unauthorized Use of Name USSS-70 "Unauthorized use of Secret Service Name" in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 709, 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. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (34) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items *Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (NOV 2006), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: o 52.233-3, Protest after award o 52.222-3, convict labor o 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004), o 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), o 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), o 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), o 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), o 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), o 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb2009) o 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003), and o 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); o 52.203-6 Restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government, with alternate I; and o 52.219-8 Utilization of small business concerns **These DHS and FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via: http://www.arnet.gov/far/, www.dhs.gov. Requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (email or fax) to Danielle Donaldson (
contact@example.gov) or faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000. Telephone questions will NOT be accepted. Selection and award will be made to that offeror whose offer is lowest price technically acceptable. The Government will not be responsible for any costs accrued or incurred by the vendor in response to this solicitation.
