Laptops and Software

Solicitation Number: 4QCP21125524 ITSS File Access Number: 4QCP21125524 Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set--aside. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 423430 (Software, computer, packaged, merchant wholesalers). This solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54. The FAR requires that prospective contractors complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with their required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database. These annual representations and certifications are submitted via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), a part of the Business Process Network (BPN) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Requirement: The purpose of this requirement is to obtain Computer IT software and hardware for the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg Mississippi. Item# Description Qty 1 MacBook Pro and accessories as shown on Specifications Tab 10 2 Casper Suite 8.x for MAC os X (Commercial) with 1 Year Maintenance 500-999 Seats #H3765LL/A 500 3 JumpStart for the Casper Suite for Mac OS X (Commercial) 2-day onsite training #H3727LL/A 3 MacBook Pro 15" - Configured below 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM 2x4GB 256GB Solid State Drive SuperDrive 8x (DVD+R, DL / DVD +RW / CD-RW Macbook Pro 15" Hi Res Antiglare Widescreen Display Backlit Keypad (English) & User Guide iWork Preinstalled Aperture Preinstalled Microsoft Office Mac 2011 - Home and Business Edition Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter Accessory Kit Apple Care Protection Plan for MacBook Pro Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter Apple LED Cinema Display (27" Flat panel) Cisco VPN Client (Mac) - Built into Mac OS Apple Care Protection Plan for MacBook Pro Delivery: Within 30 - 45 Days ARO, FOB Destination Contract Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE QUOTATION SUBMISSION: All interested offerors must submit their quote via GSA's IT Solution Shop (ITSS) web-based order processing system. Quotes will only be received and awarded via ITSS. The link is listed below and the ITSS Help Desk number is +1 (555) 000-0000. ITSS webpage is https://web.itss.gsa.gov/Login. Vendors shall use IT solution Shop (ITSS) to receive the RFQ and submit its quote. To receive the RFQ, and submit a quote for consideration for award, all interested vendors must; send GSA an email identifying (1) vendor's name, and (2) the name of an individual vendor employee who will act as the Vendor's GSA point of contact (POC) for this requirement that is "registered in IT Solution Shop (ITSS)". VENDORS MUST IDENTIFY THE COMPANY NAME OF THE VENDOR AND THE POC'S NAME EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS IN ITSS. "Registered in ITSS" or "Registration in ITSS" means a vendor is successfully registered in ITSS such that the Government can select Vendor's designated POC in ITSS to receive the RFP, view an order, and be able to submit a proposal. Some vendors have multiple company divisions and employees registered in ITSS making it difficult for GSA selection. Therefore, to ensure that all interested vendors receive the RFQ, prompt submission of the above ITSS vendor information (vendor's name and POC) is requested. To receive the RFQ and submit a quote for award, all interested vendors must send an email no later than 1:00 pm (CST) on December 02, 2011 to Mildred "Tracey Burress at contact@example.gov in replying to the combined synopsis solicitation only. This will ensure that potential offerors receive a copy of the RFQ and have the capability to submit a quote. The RFQ closing date in ITSS is 11:00 am on December 08, 2011(CST). Extension to the RFQ closing date and time will not be granted due to late registration in ITSS. Any proposal received by GSA after the closing date/time is late and shall not be considered for award. Points of Contact: GSA Customer Account Manager: Mildred "Tracey" Burress contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION SHOP (ITSS): IT-Solutions Shop (ITSS) is an online, web-based purchase order system designed to facilitate the development of delivery and purchase orders within FAS programs. ITSS provides convenient access to a centralized work environment where orders are submitted, processed, and awarded. All contractors' who are interested in this requirement must register their company at http://itss.gsa.gov. QUESTIONS: Any contractual and/or non-price questions should be submitted in writing via email to contact@example.gov by 12/01/2011, 1:00 PM Central Standard Time. Answers to questions will be only posted in ITSS; therefore, it is imperative that your firm is registered in ITSS. QUOTES: All quotes must be submitted in GSA's electronic system, ITSS: http://itss.gsa.gov. ITSS requires that information under the contract number in the ITSS be an exact match with the information in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), http://www.ccr.gov. An award cannot be made if the information in each system does not match.