Kyocera Toner

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 solicitation number for this notice is SP3300-10-Q-0216. This is an unrestricted acquisition for vendors that can provide the required Kyocera printer toner cartridges. The NAICS code is 325992. The size standard is 500 employees. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-43 effective 02 August 2010 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20100820 edition and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5 and PROCLTR 2010-33. The complete text of any of the clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This procurement is for the purchase of toner cartridges for Kyocera printers for DLA Distribution Warner Robins, GA, DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA, DLA Distribution Albany, GA, DLA Distribution Cherry Point, NC, DLA Distribution San Diego, CA, DLA Distribution Puget Sound, WA, DLA Distribution, Norfolk, VA and DLA Distribution Jacksonville, FL. CLIN details are outlined in Attachment 1. This is a brand name requirement. Justification to restrict sources is as follows: The toner must be Kyocera brand because the toner is specifically formulated for each printer. The use of any other toner will cause operational problems and impact the printer warranty. DLA Distribution requires this toner and it cannot be substituted with a different brand. Offerors shall provide the unit price for each component and the total amount, inclusive of shipping costs (FOB Destination). Exact shipping addresses will be provided in the final award, if needed, or can be obtained from the Contract Specialist POC. Note: The required delivery is 15 Oct 2010. Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449. The method of payment for supplies under this order is by the Acquisition Operations Office via the Government Purchase Card (VISA). The following FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. The full text version of these clauses and provisions may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items. Addenda to 52.212-1; the following paragraphs are hereby deleted from this provision: (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards. NOTE: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors MUST be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database IAW FAR 52.212-1(k) and DFARS 204.1104. Registration may be done on line at: www.ccr.gov. DLAD 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS (SEP 1999) Companies protesting this procurement may file a protest 1) with the Contracting Officer, 2) with the General Accounting Office, or 3) pursuant to Executive Order No. 12979, with the Agency for a decision by the Activity's Chief of the Contracting Office. Protests filed with the agency should clearly state that they are an "Agency Level Protest under Executive Order No. 12979." (Note: DLA procedures for Agency Level Protests filed under Executive Order No. 12979 allow for a higher level decision on the initial protest than would occur with a protest to the Contracting Officer; this is not an appellate review of a Contracting Officer's decision on a protest previously filed with the Contracting Officer). Absent a clear indication of the intent to file an agency level protest, protests will be presumed to be protests to the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) DLAD 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) (JUN 2001) (a) The parties agree to negotiate with each other to try to resolve any disputes that may arise. If unassisted negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties will use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques to try to resolve the dispute. Litigation will only be considered as a last resort when ADR is unsuccessful or has been documented by the party rejecting ADR to be inappropriate for resolving the dispute. (b) Before either party determines ADR inappropriate, that party must discuss the use of ADR with the other party. The documentation rejecting ADR must be signed by an official authorized to bind the contractor (see FAR 52.233-1, or for the agency, by the Contracting Officer, and approved at a level above the Contracting Officer after consultation with the ADR Specialist and with legal counsel (see DLA Directive 5145.1). Contractor personnel are also encouraged to include the ADR Specialist in their discussions with the Contracting Officer before determining ADR to be inappropriate. (c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here ( ). Alternate wording may be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. (End of Provision) OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS-Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award. 1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include: (1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number (2) Solicitation number (3) Unit Price and extended prices for all CLINS (4) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (5) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation) (6) Offerors providing an item other than the brand name (Dell) should include product literature that demonstrates the ability of the item to meet all the salient characteristics. (See attachment 1) 2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award. FAR 13.106-2 Evaluations of Quotations or Offers - Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price commercial contract resulting from this notice on an all or none basis to the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest price and provides the required Kyocera toners and can meet the stated delivery requirements. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Addenda to 52.212-4; the following clauses apply: FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items (in paragraph (b)) the following clauses apply: FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following additional clauses/provisions apply: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (ALT III) DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Offerors must submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with the price offer or may complete the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal will render an offeror ineligible for award. All questions and inquiries should be addressed via email to contact@example.gov Request for Quote Number SP3300-10-Q-0216. Pricing and representations/certifications are required NLT 3:00 PM EDT ON 09 SEPTEMBER 2010. This information should be submitted to above email address or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Contractors must be capable of accepting payment by government credit card for this procurement. ALL SOURCES MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION DATABASE, http://www.ccr.gov/, or an award cannot be processed.