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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Synopsis/solicitation reference number HQ0515-2114-0001-000 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (/RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word "quoter" substituted for "offeror". This acquisition is 100% small business set-aside under the Small Business Procurement Program. See the CLIN Listing Attachment for the requested brand name or equal items. See the Salient Characteristics Attachment. Vendors quoting an EQUAL item(s) must submit the manufacturer(s) name, part numbers and specifications of their proposed item(s). If this information is not provided, the quoter's proposal shall be evaluated as technically unacceptable. The Government will consider quotes only from Small Businesses under NAICS 334118, Small Business Size Standard 1000 employees. All items must be quoted FOB Destination 60 days ARO to DINFOS, 6500 Mapes Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 effective 18 Apr 2012 and DFARS Publication Notice 20120629 effective 29 Jun 2012. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items) (FEB 2012): (a) Re Para (a): NAICS 334118; small business size standard is 1000 employees. (b) Note that Para (k) requires offeror to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (1) Quoter must use the attached Continuation Sheet for pricing. (ii) PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTE: Quotes offering less than 90 calendar days for acceptance by the Government from the date designated for receipt of quotes will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation - Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in Para (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.". (3) QUOTE MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ON 19 JUL 2012 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Proposal 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 via electronic means. (4) Quotes must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) (FEB 2012) with Alt 1 (APR 2011) or indication that Reps and Certs are in ORCA. GSA or OPEN MARKET prices will be considered. It is the responsibility of all interested quoters to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above 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. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.ccr.gov and follow the instructions. The Government will issue a contract to the responsible quoter, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. This contract will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (MAR 2012) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008) 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), shall be included.
