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70 -- PLOTTER AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE SOL 40-AANC-7-09070 POC Leslie McDonald, Contract Specialist (301) 713-0839, x191; Aileen B. Redding, Contracting Officer (301) 713-0839 70 -- Plotter and Associated Software This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 No 40-AANC-7-09070 is issued as a RFP. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA intends to purchase the following items on a competitive Brand Name or Equal Basis: CLIN 01/Qty of 1 -- Model Encad Novajet Pro 50 plotter. Plotter is 50" wide, roll-feed with automatic media feed and take-up system and ZEH Pro Driver; CLIN 02/ZEH part #ZPS-NRTL50, Output driver for the Novajet Pro 50, or its equivalent -- a software package specifically designed to drive the Novajet Pro 50 plotter; CLIN 03/ZEH part #ZPS-MINTU, Unlimited user Micro station plotting which includes drivers for Versatec and Page Printers using Postscript or its functional equivalent; CLIN 04/Code #ZGW-INST, Potential offerers must provide On-Site Configuration of the hardware and software, on-site Installation and a Basic Users Workshop for one day. The workshop will instruct users how to install and use the ZEH plotting software; and CLIN 05/Hewlett Packard Ex Plus3 Jet Direct External Controller or its equivalent, a separate network controller which allows the plotter to be attached to the Local Area Network (LAN). Terms include the standard manufacturer's warranty. Pricing must include all associated peripherals, technical literature, operations manuals and manufacturer specifications. The National Ocean Service/Office of Aeronautical Charting and Cartography/Aeronautical Chart Division (NOS/AC&C/ACD) is in the process of converting the production of navigational charts and products from analog to digital methods. This includes cartographic, prepress, printing, binding and distribution support. In conjunction with AC&C's modernization efforts, the cartographic and prepress functions are becoming more integrated, necessitating the inclusion of large format digital output capability into AC&C's process flows. The ink jet technology plotter will serve as a color proofer in the Imagesetter system design and must have the ability to integrate with the on-line Imagesetter system. All equipment shall be delivered within thirty days after award date -- FOB destination at U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, Chart Automation Branch, SSMC#4, 1305 East West Hwy, 4th Floor Computer Room, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Installation shall take place within 10 days of delivery. A 30-day testing and evaluation period will begin after the day of installation. USED OR REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Provision 52-212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Any offeror who believes they can furnish items which will satisfy the Government's requirements is invited to submit proposals which demonstrate how their product will perform identically to the requested items to the address listed below. Award will be made to the responsible responsive company whose bid is technically acceptable, lowest price. Telephonic responses shall not be accepted. Offerors are to include a completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. Other Contract terms and conditions required are: Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; Clause 52-212-5 contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders-commercial items, applies to this acquisition as follows: 52-203-6, restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52-203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52-215-16, Alt II, Right to Award WithoutDiscussions; 52-219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52-222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act; 52-233-3, Protest After Award FIRMR 201-39.5202-3. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices will be incorporated. This acquisition is being conducted under a blanket delegation of GSA's exclusive procurement authority for FIP resources. A single award will be made for this requirement. Responses are due 15 days from the date this notice is published to the following address: USDOC/NOAA/SSMC#4, Acquisition Mgt. Div, ADP Contracts Branch, OFA511, 1305 East-West Hwy, Fourth Floor, Sta 7604, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3281, POC-Leslie McDonald, 301-713-0839. (0181)

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