Microfilm conversion

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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. (II) Solicitation W911XK-08-T-0110 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (III) This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial services in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-24. (IV) This acquisition is reserved for a SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The associated NAICS code for this acquisition is 518210, standard industrial classification 7374, small business size $23 million. (V) COMMERCIAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION: This is a firm fixed price requirements type contract for conversion of microfilm cartridges to CD's to include: 1. The contractor shall provide readable CD's after conversion from microfilm. Contractor will convert the source microfilm cartridge into a one (1) multi page TIFF file on a CD-ROM. Contractor shall label each CD-ROM with the cartridge information appearing on the microfilm casing, example: Cart 1018 First Permit Filmed 96-056-014-0 Petterie, Terry-NW 14 - Driveway Last Permit Filmed 96-057-804-0 Joseph, Marcus A - Pier Ending Odometer 2310 Ending Frame No. 3712 Total Correspondence 3702 Toyal Permits 108 4. SOURCE MATERIAL: It is estimated that 2000 +/- cartridges will need to be converted to CD ROM from microfilm. 5. PICK-UP/DELIVERY: Contractor shall pick-up microfilm for conversions on schedule date determine and return CD's within suitable time frame, example (one (1) month). Retrieve another set for conversion (specify numbers not determine). 6. DISPOSAL: Source microfilm will be return to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (VII) Place of Performance: US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, FOB POINT IS DESTINATION. (VIII) The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items, The Government will award a firm-fixed priced type of contract. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The Government reserves the right to award all or part of this project. (X) FAR 52.212-3 (Alt 1), Offerors Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items OFFERORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION, DFARS 252.204-7004, ALTERNATE A. ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICTATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) MUST BE COMPLETED. USE OF ORCA BECAME MADATORY 01 JANUARY 2005. Offerors are required to submit with their offer a completed copy that their representations and Certifications are available on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http//orca.bpn.gov. (XI) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (DEVIATION). Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and the resulting contract. (XIII) The following clause are incorporates by reference: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.219-28. Post Award Small Business and Remedies; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregation Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.222-42; Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-7035, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended; 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to know Information; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer'Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-2. Service of Protest; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 52.219.1 (Alt I), Small Business Program Representation; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Vegetation; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses; DFARS Clause 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.212-7000, Offer representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEVIATION); 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act'Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7035, Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreement'Balance of Payments program certificate (Oct 2006) Alternate I (Oct 2006); 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (XIV) N/A. (XV) All information relating to this solicitation, including pertinent SOW, drawings, changes/amendments, questions and answers, will be posted on the following website: (http://www.lre.usace.army.mil/doingbusiness/contracting/notices/). Formal communications such as request for clarifications and/or information concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing or via e-mail to the address below. All answers (on a non-attribution basis) will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) web site. They will be contained in the plans section in a document titled - Questions and Answers. Offerors are requested to submit questions to the email address noted below not later than, 0900 am, 6 Aug 2008. Terms of the solicitation and specification remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of solicitation shall apply. Award can only be made to contractors registered in Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.gov). To read the provision and clauses in full text go to (http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil) or (http://www.arnet.gov) (XVI) Quotes will be due to the Contracting Office, Detroit District, 477 Michigan Avenue, RM 700, Detroit, Michigan 48226, by 11 August 2008, 10:00 a.m. eastern standard time. The format for quotes is listed below: Quantity: 2000 +/- cartridges Price: $$$$$$ Email quotes will be accepted at contact@example.gov, please CC: contact@example.gov. (XVII) Point of Contact is Mr. Darryl K. Williams +1 (555) 000-0000 or Ms. Marilyn Hill +1 (555) 000-0000.