NAME BRAND OR EQUAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY LAPEL PINS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-48. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. The Department of State requires the Brand Name (SecureShift) or Equal items as described in the attachment solicitation (Section C - SOW). ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the government to respond. Questions must be submitted in writing by the closing date.*** Failure to comply with the attached terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The Department of State requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. All quotes must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. Items must be in original packaging, never used, and not altered in any way. Components of the requested equipment, must be manufacturer-approved and may not be compatible, remanufactured, or refurbished equipment. All items must be covered by manufacturers warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. The Offeror confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this quote from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturers current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Offeror must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. All quotes must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (Continental U.S.). Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been substantially transformed in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far.