SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- IBML IT3 Warranty Extension
- Notice Date
- 4/20/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 1701 N. Fort Myer, Arlington, VA 22209
- ZIP Code
- 22209
- Solicitation Number
- 1045-145711
- Response Due
- 4/26/2011
- Archive Date
- 10/23/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Stephanie Reid-Smith, Title: Logistic Management Specialist, Phone: 703-875-5920, Fax:
- E-Mail Address
-
reid-smithsj@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 1045-145711 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 2005-51. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811212 with a small business size standard of $25.00M. 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 2011-04-26 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be STERLING, VA 20166 The Department of State requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVCS - IBML Hardware Maintenance and Software Support and Maintenance (Annual) Department of State Record Services System Number: 21848-1 & 21848-2. Hardware: IT3, 30/45 IPS, Single Pocket Front & Rear Camer (P/N: 603-00023), Quantity: Two (2) each. Computers, Power Edge 2900 (P/N: 180-00018), Quantity: Two (2) each. IT3, PreImage Single Head IJP (P/N: 203-00064), Quantity: Two (2) each. Coverage expires One (1) year from date of award., 2, EA; LI 002, OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVCS - IBML Hardware Maintenance and Software Support and Maintenance (Annual). National Passort Center System Number: 21848-4. Hardware: IT3, 30/45 IPS, Single Pocket Front & Rear Camer (P/N: 603-00023), Quantity: One (1) each. Computers, Power Edge 2900 (P/N: 180-00018), Quantity: One (1) each. IT3, PreImage Single Head IJP (P/N: 203-00064), Quantity: One (1) each. Coverage expires One (1) year from date of award., 1, EA; LI 003, OTHER ADP & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SVCS - IBML Hardware Maintenance and Software Support and Maintenance (Annual). National Passort Center System Number: 21848-3. Hardware: IT3, 30/45 IPS, Single Pocket Front & Rear Camer (P/N: 603-00023), Quantity: One (1) each. Computers, Power Edge 2900 (P/N: 180-00018), Quantity: One (1) each. IT3, PreImage Single Head IJP (P/N: 203-00064), Quantity: One (1) each. Coverage expires One (1) year from date of award., 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** 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. If Seller is bidding Cisco brand equipment, Seller certifies that it is a Cisco Authorized Channel as of the date of the submission of its Bid, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by Cisco to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable Cisco certification/specialization requirements.Unless otherwise specified, Seller warrants that the products are new and in their original box(es). The Seller confirms to have sourced all Cisco products submitted in this Bid from Cisco or through Cisco Authorized Channels only, in accordance with all applicable laws and Ciscos current applicable policies at the time of purchase. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all Cisco software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Cisco Software. All Bids must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. 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.. Agencies must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) database before an award can be made to them, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 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 the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. 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.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Submissions can be sent to clientservices@fedbid.com. 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, to include memory, 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. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this Bid from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturers current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification / specialization requirements. If software is provided or included, Seller shall, upon request, provide Buyer with a copy of the End User License Agreement. Seller certifies that all software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the software. 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 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: STERLING, VA 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
- Zip Code: 20166
- Record
- SN02429558-W 20110422/110420235743-412c60b3e8d8033decb1ee3779e4cf88 (fbodaily.com)
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