SOLICITATION NOTICE
74 -- Desktop Assessories
- Notice Date
- 3/2/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- SAQMMA10Q0095
- Response Due
- 3/5/2010
- Archive Date
- 9/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Name: Latoya Williamson, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 7038754558, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
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williamsonlr@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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 SAQMMA10Q0095 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 423430 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] 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 2010-03-05 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, HP KVM CAT5 8-Pack PS/2 Interface adapter, 7, EA; LI 002, HP 12ft Qty 8 KVM CAT5 Cable, 14, EA; LI 003, HP TFT7600 Rackmount Keyboard 17in US Monitor, 2, EA; LI 004, HP Server Console 0x2x8 Port Analog Switch, 7, 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. 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 the point of contact in the FBO notice, so that they are received at that email address no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. 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, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. 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. VENDOR NOTE: The packing and palletizing - if palletizing is required for this order - must conform to the standards in the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication No. 15: "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade" (ISPM 15) and have the appropriate markings indicating that the materials meet this standard. Any deliveries arriving at our indicated delivery address that do not meet these standards will be rejected at the vendor's expense. For any additional information concerning these requirements, please refer to the following www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/wpm OR www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/wpm/import.html. (end of clause) Instructions for invoice payment: Fax invoices to: US Department of State OBO/RM/FM Attn: Jeffrey Reba 703-875-5826 Or Ship invoices via courier (e.g., FEDEX, DHL, UPS) to: US Department of State OBO/RM/FM ATTN: Jeffrey Reba 703-875-5724 1701 N. Ft. Myer Drive Arlington, VA 22209 (Please note the courier address above is not a valid USPS delivery address and mail sent via USPS will likely be returned as undeliverable.) Invoices shall list the item delivered by reference to the appropriate submittal, item number, price, and actual delivery date. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation: (1) Name and address of the contractor (2) Date of invoice (3) Unique Vendor Invoice Number (4) Remittance Contact Information (5) Shipping Terms, Ship to Address (6) Payment Terms (7) Total Quantity of items, Total Invoice Amount (8) DOS Order CLIN (9) Requisition Number, Contract number, Order Number; also modification number, if applicable for each line item (10) Description of the services rendered for each line item (11) Individual Line Item Quantity, Price, and Extended Amount (end of clause) In no event shall any understanding or agreement, contract modification, change order, or other matter in deviation from the terms of this contract between the Contractor and a person other than a Contracting Officer (CO) be effective or binding upon the Government. The CO is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the discretion of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without the authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in the costs incurred as a result thereof. GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA Contracting Officer:Latoya Williamson First Class Mailing:U.S. Department of State(U.S. Postal Service)A/LM/AQM/FDCD - L600P.O. Box 9115, Rosslyn StationArlington, Virginia 22219 Commericial CourierU.S. Department of Stateor Hand Delivery:A/LM/AQM/FDCD - L6001701 N. Ft. Myer DriveArlington, Virginia 22209 Point of Contact (POC):To Be Specified at Contract Award 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity. (Mar 1989) As prescribed in 17.208(d), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause) 52.217-7 Option for Increased QuantitySeparately Priced Line Item. (Mar 1989) As prescribed in 17.208(e), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000) As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within __5___ provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least ___15__ days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed ______3mths_____ (End of clause)
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/State/FedBid.com/FedBid1/SAQMMA10Q0095/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Multiple shipping information.
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Record
- SN02081079-W 20100304/100302235619-cf50b10e79c7982f04f1a913d428f086 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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