SOLICITATION NOTICE
W -- Postage Meter Lease
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 532420
— Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG SCRT - Research Triangle Park, ATTN: AMSSB-ACR, Research Triangle Park Contracting Division, P.O. Box 12211, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2211
- ZIP Code
- 27709-2211
- Solicitation Number
- W911NF-12-T-0001
- Response Due
- 11/17/2011
- Archive Date
- 1/16/2012
- Point of Contact
- Barry Covert, 919-541-4691
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG SCRT - Research Triangle Park
(barry.covert@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation W911NF-12-T-0001 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. North American Industry Classifications System Code (NAICS) is 532420, size standard is $25 million. SPECIFICATIONS: The Army Research Office (ARO) anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract/purchase order for one (1) base year and four (4) additional years for the monthly lease of one (1) postage meter. Please see attachment for minimum requirements and specifications. The place of performance is: Army Research Office (ARO) 4300 S. Miami Blvd. Durham, NC 27703 The base period will be from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012. Each option will be exercised at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and based on the availability of funds. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: 1. Proposals are due NLT 5:00 pm EST 17 November 2011. Proposals should be sent to Barry Covert at barry.covert@us.army.mil 2. Offerors must submit a quote for the base year and each option year. 3. Provide descriptive literature/product specifications for the meter being proposed. Failure to include may cause your offer to be considered non-responsive. 4. Quote must include DUNS number, Tax ID Number, and CAGE code. EVALUATION FACTORS: The contract type for this procurement will be firm-fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Selection will be based on the following evaluation factors, in order of importance: (1) Lowest price technically acceptable, (2) Offeror's capability to meet Government's requirements and minimum specifications, and (3) past performance. The Government will evaluate offers for award by adding the total price for all additional years to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardees shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. Offerors may obtain information on registration at www.ccr.gov. And also in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Offerors shall have completed registration on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference. FAR clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acqnet.gov/far and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars. The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract: (1) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; (2) FAR 52-219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; (3) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items; (4) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items; (5) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with Alternate I; (6) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; (7) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; (b) FAR 52.222-3 Convict labor; (c) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (d) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (e) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; (f) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (g) FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; (h) FAR 52.233-3 - Protest After Award (i) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; (j) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; (k) FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. (8) FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; (9) FAR 52.219-1 Alt 1 Small Business Program Representation; (10) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; (11) FAR 52.233-1 Disputes (12) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated Reference; (13) DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative; (14) DFARS 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration, Alternate A; (15) DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (16) DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clauses within 252.212-7001 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (a) DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (b) DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; (c) DFARS 252.247-7023 ALT III Transportation of Supplies by Sea (17) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (18) FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractors Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (19) FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party Please direct questions to Barry Covert at barry.covert@us.army.mil, phone calls will not be accepted.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-APG SCRT - Research Triangle Park ATTN: AMSSB-ACR, Research Triangle Park Contracting Division, P.O. Box 12211 Research Triangle Park NC
- Zip Code: 27709-2211
- Zip Code: 27709-2211
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