Hitachi Starboards and Lecterns

This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number HQ051521800001000 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 effective 26 Jul 2012 and DFARS Publication Notice 20120724. This acquisition is unrestricted. A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure is provided as an attachment titled "Pricing Table". Offerors must use this Pricing table for submission of pricing. No substitutions will be accepted. Submission of additional information on other media is allowable (PDFs, Word Docs, Tiffs, etc.), but not required. Requirement(s) requested herein are Brand-Name or Equal and must meet the minimum salient characteristics. See attached documents listing the salient characteristics for the cameras and for the accessories. FOB DESTINATION 30 DAYS ARO DINFOS - 6500 MAPLES ROAD, FORT MEADE MD 20755 FOR ALL LINE ITEMS IN THE PRICE SCHEDULE. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012), applies to this acquisition. Re para (a): The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430 and the small business size standard is 100. Re para (b)(8): Proposals must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) with Alternate I (APR 2011) or indication that the offeror's Representations and Certifications are completed on https://www.SAM.gov Note that para (k) requires any prospective awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (now SAM.gov) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Offerors must use the attached Pricing table for submission of pricing. GSA or open market prices will be considered. Period for acceptance of offers: Offerors offering less than 60 calendar days from the date designated for receipt of proposals for acceptance by the Government will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. Offerors must provide manufacturer's cut sheets or other documentation demonstrating that the products offered meet the minimum salient characteristics, as detailed on the attached documents. In order to minimize the risk of the Government purchasing counterfeit products or unauthorized secondary market equipment, which would not be supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and in order to ensure that the Government purchases only equipment that is genuine (i.e., not counterfeit), authorized (e.g., including appropriate licenses), and supported (e.g., warranty and support services) by the OEM, Vendor shall certify that it is a Manufacturer Authorized Reseller as of the date of the submission of their offer, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the Manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer certification/ specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Vendor shall warrant that the products are new and in their original box. The Vendor confirms to have sourced all Manufacturer products submitted in this offer from Manufacturer or through Manufacturer Authorized Channels only, in accordance with Manufacturer's applicable policies in effect at the time of purchase. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies with the following insertion at paragraph (a): Technical, Past Performance, and Price; with award being made to the lowest priced responsible, responsive Offeror, with acceptable past performance, meeting the requirements of this combined synopsis/solicitation. Technical evaluation will be based on the Offeror's certification that it is a Manufacturer's Authorized Partner and that it has the certification/ specialization level required by the manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable manufacturer certification/ specialization requirements. Technical evaluation will also consist of a review of the offeror's documentation provided to ensure the products offered meet the minimum salient characteristics of this requirement. Past Performance will be verified by checking the Offeror's information on Government past performance websites (i.e. CPARS, PPIRS) and by checking the Offeror's status on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors are reminded that the Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from any source available. Offerors will be given the opportunity to respond to any negative past performance information received. It is the responsibility of all interested offerors to review this site frequently for any updates/ amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The posting of this requirement does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/ solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible, responsive offeror, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest price. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to https://www.sam.gov and follow the instructions. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so. This contract will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov or at http://farsite.hill.af.mil : FAR 52.204-99 System for Award Management Registration (AUG 2012)(DEVIATION) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAR 2012) (DEVIATION) FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (JUN 2012) DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report (MAR 2008) Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMA clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment), will be included. QUOTES MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN NOON EASTERN TIME, 19 September 2012, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quotes may be emailed to contact@example.gov or sent via fax to +1 (555) 000-0000. Due to unexpected technical issues, email and fax may result in your quote not arriving before the cut-off time. Please allow extra time if you are sending your quote by electronic means. SALIENT CHARACTERTICS FOR THE LECTERNS MUST BE MET.