National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, Office of Procurement, P.O. Box 50, Taylor Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0050

67 -- LASER DISC PLAYERS SOL 1443-IB-1100-98-010 DUE 033198 POC Beverly Rinaldi-Alt, Contract Specialist, (304) 535-6237 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Responses are due on or before March 31, 1998. The SIC code is 5043 and the related small business size standard is 500 employees. The National Park Service has a requirement for Model LD-V4400 Pioneer Laser Disc Players, Brand Name or Equal that meets the following salient characteristics: maximum playing time -- 30cm (12in.) CAV Disc -- 30min/side; 30cm (12in.) CLV Disc -- 60min/side; power requirements -- 120V AC, 50160 Hz; maximum power consumption -- 120V 0.9A; and net weight (without package) -- 12.6 kg (28 lb.). Operating temperature is +6 degree Celsius to +35 degree Celsius and operating humidity is 5% to 90% (there should be no condensation). Weight -- 28 lbs; width -- 16-9/16"; depth -- 17-11/16"; and height -- 4-15/16". Included accessories: operating instructions, audio connecting cord, and video connecting cord. The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless clearly marked that the bidder is bidding on an "equal", the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the bid. The determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the National Park Service and will be based on information furnished by the bidder. The National Park Service is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the National Park Service. To insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of the bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings and other information) necessary for the National Park Service to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement, he/she shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. Warranty Period shall be confirmed to be one year after acceptance. A one-year firm-fixed price contract with a minimum guaranteed purchase of 1 unit and a maximum limitation of 200 units is anticipated. Destination -- FOB. Delivery -- 30 days after receipt of individual Delivery Order. All bids shall be mailed to the address listed in the CBD, no later than 4:00 p.m., EST, March 31, 1998, and be clearly marked with Invitation for Bid Number 1443-IB-1100-98-010. The Point of Contact for all information is Beverly Rinaldi-Alt, Contract Specialist, at the address and phone number listed above. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executives Orders -- Commercial Items; FAR provision 52.214-1, Solicitation Definitions -- Sealed Bidding; FAR provision 52.214-2, Type of Business Organization -- Sealed Bidding; FAR provision 52.214-3, Amendments to Invitation for Bids; FAR provision 52.214-4, False Statements in Bids; FAR provision 52.214-5, Submission of Bids; FAR provision 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders; FAR provision 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids; FAR provision 52.214-10, Contract Award—Sealed Bidding; FAR provision 52.214-15, Period of Acceptance of Bids; FAR provision 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature; FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering; FAR clause 52.216-19, Order Limitations; and FAR clause 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity. The National Park Service will award to the responsible bidder whose bid conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the National Park Service, price and other factors considered. Bidders will be evaluated in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate bids: the ability to meet the technical capability and price in descending order of importance. All bidders shall submit the following: Price per unit for Model LD-V4400 Pioneer Laser Disc Players or equal; technical description and/or product literature; description of warranty; and a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. All bids should be sent to the National Park Service; Harpers Ferry Center; Office of Procurement; Attn: Beverly Rinaldi-Alt; Contract Specialist; Invitation for Bid Number 1443-IB-1100-98-010; P.O. Box 50; Taylor Street; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0050. Faxed bids will not be accepted. (0069)

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