Photographic Studio Equipment and Ancillary Supplies

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-101, effective 26 Oct 2018. This notice is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified Offerors may submit a quotation. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 423410, Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. The Small Business Size Standard is 200 employees. Requirement: The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division (NCD), Frederick intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price, Purchase Order for commercial off the shelf (COTS) photographic studio equipment and ancillary supplies. Market research indicated the use of a brand name or equal procurement method allowed for maximum interoperability with existing photographic equipment currently in use by the Government Customer. This acquisition utilizes procedures identified at FAR Clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), item description, brand name, manufacturers' part number, and quantity for each required item are provided below. All quotations shall include unit prices for each "CLIN" inclusive of any and all charges for Freight On Board (FOB) Destination shipping terms. This acquisition is considered "all or nothing" in that the Offeror must be capable of delivering every item listed below, as a single purchase order is anticipated to result from this synopsis/solicitation. See attached PDF for complete list of "CLINs" and provisions. Submission Requirements: The Government will only evaluate quotations/responses submitted in accordance with the submission and evaluation criteria described herein. Failure to include or address any requested information provided within this announcement may render the Offeror, "not technically acceptable". Responses to this announcement: 1. Shall be entirely electronic, contained in an email and no more than three file attachments. This announcement number, "W911QY-19-Q-0004" shall be included within the email subject line. 2. Shall be viewable/accessible within Adobe Acrobat and/or Microsoft Excel. 3. Shall use alphanumeric characters only when naming file attachments. File names containing special characters or symbols are not accessible. 4. Shall contain the Offeror's business name, CAGE Code, DUNS number, point of contact phone number, and email address. This is announcement is reserved for small businesses only. 5. All items (CLINs) in this combined synopsis/solicitation are identified as "brand name or equal". Offeror's are responsible for providing a quotation in accordance with the provisions stated at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, included within this announcement for reference. 6. Shall NOT include Microsoft Outlook confirmation receipts. Receipt acknowledgement will be provided. 7. Quotations must be submitted prior to closing time/date. Submissions received after 6 Dec 2018, 2:00 pm, shall not be opened. 8. Quotations shall be submitted identifying the CLIN, item description, brand name, manufacturers' part number, quantity, unit price, and total price for each item listed. Each quotation shall specify a delivery date upon award, and include any fast pay discounts. As prescribed in FAR 52.211-6, all equal items shall be clearly delineated. All prices shall be for new items. No remanufactured products will be accepted. 9. Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation should be emailed to Scott Hoffman, Contract Specialist, prior to 4 Dec 2018. 10. All quotations submitted on time shall be considered. Selection will be based on lowest price technically acceptable.