PRESOL | 70 | RECOVERY - Computer Systems

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 FBO #2848
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- RECOVERY - Computer Systems

Notice Date: 9/9/2009
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting Office: Po Box 9115, Arlington, VA 22219
ZIP Code: 22219
Solicitation Number: SAQMMA09M2089
Response Due: 9/14/2009
Archive Date: 3/13/2010
Point of Contact: Name: Vincent Sanchez, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038756629, Fax: 7038756006
E-Mail Address: sanchezvj@state.gov;
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SAQMMA09M2089 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-34. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334111 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a [ 8a Competitive ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2009-09-14 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Dunn Loring, VA 22027 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Base Unit: OptiPlex 760 Minitower Base Upto 88 Percent Efficient PSU (224-2212), 19, EA; LI 002, Processor: OptiPlex 760,Core 2 Duo E8400/3.0GHz,6M,1333FSB (311-9513), 19, EA; LI 003, Memory: 2GB,Non-ECC,800MHz DDR2,2X1GB OptiPlex (311-7374), 19, EA; LI 004, Monitor: Dell UltraSharp 2007FP Flat Panel with Height Adjustable Stand,20.0 Inch VIS,OptiPlex Workstation,Latitude (320-4683), 19, EA; LI 005, Video Card: Integrated Video,GMA 4500,DellOptiPlex 760 and 960 (320-7407), 19, EA; LI 006, Hard Drive: CFI,Hard Drive, Carrier, 80G, Sata, Rem (371-5269), CFI, Information, Optiplex 760/960 MT ONY, Factory Install (374-8874), PS2 Serial Port Adapter, Full Height, Dell Optiplex Desktop or Minitower (310-6618), 19, EA; LI 007, Floppy Disk Drive: 3.5 inch,1.44MB,Floppy Drive Dell OptiPlex Desktop or Minitower (341-3840), 19, EA; LI 008, Floppy Disk Drive: Cable for 3.5IN,1.44MB Floppy Drive, Dell OptiPlex Minitower (330-0474), 19, EA; LI 009, Operating System: Windows XP PRO SP3 with Windows Vista Business LicenseEnglish,Dell Optiplex (420-9570), 19, EA; LI 010, NIC: Intel Standard Manageability Hardware Enabled Systems Management, Dell OptiPlex (330-2902), 19, EA; LI 011, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: Roxio Creator Dell Edidion,9.0Dell OptiPlex (420-7963), 19, EA; LI 012, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: 16X DVD+/-RW SATA,Data Only Dell OptiPlex Desktop or Minitower,Black (313-7104), 19, EA; LI 013, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive: Cyberlink Power DVD 8.2,with Media, Dell Relationship LOB (421-0536), 19, EA; LI 014, Sound Card: Heat Sink, Mainstream, Dell Optiplex Mini Tower (311-9522), 19, EA; LI 015, Cable: OptiPlex 760 Minitower Up to 88 Percent Efficient Power Supply (330-1981), 19, EA; LI 016, Documentation Diskette: Documentation,English,Dell OptiPlex (330-1710), 19, EA; LI 017, Documentation Diskette: Power Cord,125V,2M,C13,Dell OptiPlex (330-1711), 19, EA; LI 018, Factory Installed Software: Dell Energy Smart Power Management Settings Enabled OPTI 760 (330-4817), 19, EA; LI 019, Feature Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Dell OptiPlex (330-3686), 19, EA; LI 020, Service: Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response 2 Year Extended (991-3622), 19, EA; LI 021, Service: Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response Initial Year (991-6350), 19, EA; LI 022, Service: Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Extended Year(s) (992-6508), 19, EA; LI 023, Service: Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Initial Year (992-6507), 19, EA; LI 024, Service One: Keep Your Hard Drive, 3 Year (984-0102), 19, EA; LI 025, Misc: Vista Premium Downgrade Relationship Desktop (310-9161), 19, EA; LI 026, Misc: CFI Titan Code for CFI FIDA orBypass SI (364-1846), 19, EA; LI 027, Misc: CFI Routing SKU (365-0257), 19, EA; LI 028, Misc: CFI,Information,Validator, Order Ready,499358,Factory Install (372-4009), 19, EA; LI 029, Mouse: DT MSE PS 2 BLK (A1264684), 19, EA; LI 030, Keyboard: AKB14USZ Desktop PS 2 keyboard (A1264681), 19, EA; LI 031, Misc: Dellplus, Roll-Up, Integration, OR Install, Optiplex (366-1302), 19, EA; For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. 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, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. 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. In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) directly to sanchezvj@state.gov (NOT THROUGH FEDBID.COM) so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned to address each specification completely when submitting their bid. Offerors that do not address each specification fully may be rejected without further consideration. NOTE: Offerors quoting the brand name product that are not the manufacturer or an authorized distributor of the brand name product MUST submit a signed letter from the manufacturer of the brand name product stating the following: "Manufacturer, has agreed to supply brand name product to Your company for the purpose of providing the supplies to the DoS." Letter MUST be on the manufacturers company letterhead and submitted via fax to 703-875-6006, ATTN: Vincent J. Sanchez by the closing date of the auction. This MUST be provided in order to be considered for award. NO EXCEPTIONS 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). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered substantially transformed based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. 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. Agencies may require 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 Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured, refurbished, or gray-market products. All bid prices must include shipping FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). No partial shipments are permitted, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer at time of award. In addtion all shipping materials must be included in rates offered. For example, the shipping material for System Smith Minitower, Dell OptiPlex (330-1186) must be included in offered rates. (a) The provider of information technology shall certify applications are fully functional and operate correctly as intended on systems using the Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC). This includes Internet Explorer 7 configured to operate on Windows XP and Vista (in Protected Mode on Vista). For the Windows XP settings, see http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_WinXP.html and for the Windows Vista settings, see: http://csrc.nist.gov/itsec/guidance_vista.html. (b) The standard installation, operation, maintenance, update, and/or patching of software shall not alter the configuration settings from the approved FDCC configuration. The information technology should also use the Windows Installer Service for installation to the default program files directory and should be able to silently install and uninstall. (c) Applications designed for normal end users shall run in the standard user context without elevated system administration privileges. (d) The Department of State currently intends to use Vista in Protected Mode in the future when all devices at all worldwide locations have sufficient capacity to permit an upgrade from the XP operating system. RECOVERY ACT PROCUREMENT This procurement action is being funded with supplemental appropriations provided by the American Recovery and Re-Investment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Pub. L. 111-5. It is the intention of the Department of State to issue a bilateral contract resulting from this solicitation, which, in addition to other contract clauses, will incorporate commercial contract clauses specific to ARRA procurements. Contract clauses will include: FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (Alternate II May 2009), 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009), 52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment ActReporting Requirements (Mar 2009), and 52.214-26 Audit and RecordsSealed Bidding (Mar 2009). The awardee must also submit a copy of all invoices to the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist named on page 1 of the contract, for recording purposes. Failure to furnish a copy of all invoices accordingly may result in denied invoice approval and/or payment.
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Place of Performance: Address: Dunn Loring, VA 22027; Zip Code: 22027
Record: SN01947343-W 20090911/090910001139-548ce9b28ff72171f1899b1dd0e1f3ed (fbodaily.com)
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