Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Contracting Support Office, 4280 E. 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43218-2317

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR HEWLETT-PACKARD LASERJET PRINTERS SOL MDA240-98-Q-0001 DUE 110597 POC Contract Spec, David J. Kane, (614) 693-9042 and Contracting Off, Cheryl Marquez (614) 693-9075 17. This is MDA240-98-Q-0001, 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. MDA240-98-Q-0001 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); the combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-01. This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside with the Standard Industrial Classification code of 7378 and the average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years not to exceed $18.0 million. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service -- Columbus is seeking small business firms interested in submitting quotations for a firm-fixed price contract to provide maintenance and repair, which includes providing labor, parts, and materials for the following models of Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers: (a) 28 each model III. (b) 15 each model III Si. (c) 89 each model 4. (d) 27 each model 4 Si. (e) 6 each model 4 SiMX. (f) 7 each model 4 MV. (g) 17 each model 4 Plus. (h) 14 each model 5Si. (i) 4 each model 5N. (j) 3 each model 5M. (k) 2 each model 820CSE. (l) 1 each 6P (m) 30 each model 5 SiMX. (n) 1 each HP DesignJet 350C. Performance period is from November 17, 1997 -- September 30, 1998, no option year. The HP LaserJet printers are located in Buildings 3, 4, 6, 7 at 4280 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus Ohio 43219 and in Buildings 10, 11, and 27 at 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus Ohio 43213 (exact locations within BLDGs will be furnished upon request or award). Response time to Gov't workorder call is 24 hours. Request for Quotations must be submitted no later than Nov 5,1997; 3:00P.M. E.S.T. to the following address: DFAS-CO, Contract Support Office, Bldg 6, Room 102, 4280 East Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43219; Attn: David Kane. The Point of Contact for questions is David Kane (614) 693-9042 All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See Note 1 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 97) provision applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) provision applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers (both factors are of equal importance): (1) Proof that firm has completed authorized training (certification) to work on Hewlett Packard (HP) Laserjet printers III, IIISi, 4, 4Si, 4MV, 4Plus, 4SiMX, 5Si, 5SiMX, 5M, 5N, 6P, 820CSE, and HP Designjet 350C (2) Price Evaluation will be based on price and authorized Hewlett Packard Laserjet certification Offerors are to include HP certifications with their offer 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 97) provision applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision with their offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 97) clause applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 96)clause applies to this acquisition. 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-37, Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterns and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Certificate (Dec 91) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 94) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the Certification with their offer. This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside with the Standard Industrial 3 (0287)

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