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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 28,1998 PSA#2146

U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

70 -- CD ROM RECORDABLE (CD-R) SOL 98CRSS1012 DUE 081798 POC Teresa M. Henninger, Contracting Officer, (303) 236-5900 x335 17. Correction: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated June 15, 1998 is modified to change to a combination synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. Those firms previously requesting a copy of the solicitation will be provided a copy of this synopsis. (i) 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 consistitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. (ii) Solicitation 98CRSS1012 is being issued as a Request for Proposal. (iii) Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07. (iv) This procurement is open to all responsible sources and is not set-aside for small business, the SIC code is 3572 and the size standard is 1000 employees. (v) This is a requirements type contract for twelve (12) monthsand includes two 1 year options. The estimated quantity for the base period is 100,000 each.The estimated quantity for each option year is 88,000. Required use of this contract is U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center, Data Services Branch, Sioux Falls, SD. There is one contract line item for the base period and both option periods. Line item consists of the purchase and delivery of CD ROM Recordable (CD-R) media including jewel cases with disc inlay card for each CD ROM. Disc inlay card includes printing of text and a background design using a minimum of four (4) colors (vi) Lot I, Item 1 provide a unit price and an extended price for an estimated quantity of 100,000 each; (vii) Lot II, item 2, provide a unit price and an extended price for an estimated quantity of 88,000 each; (viii) Lot III, item 3, provide a unit price and an extended price for an estimated quantity of 88,000 each. (ix) The following specifications are considered essential ( a) CD-R media shall be compatible with a Kodak PCD 200+ and PCD 600 CD recorders; (b) CD-R media shall also be compatible with the high spin rates of the Kodak PCD 600 and consumer 6X speed CD readers; (c) CD-R shall be write once; 650 megabytes (74 minute); 120 mm outside diameter, 15 mm inside diameter, 1.2 mm thickness; (d) substrate material shall be polycarbonate resin; (e) overcoat shall be scratch and fingerprint resistant; (f) recording layer shall be stable organic dye, phythalocyanine; (g) recording playback wavelength approximately 775-800 nm; reflection ratio >70%; linear velocity: (h) 1.4 m/sec, shall conform to generally accepted CD standards (including ISO 9000). (i) Printing: Jacket shall require background design and printing. Back cover/disc inlay card shall be printed not copied, printed on coated stock, standard card stock weight not less then 80 lbs, includes 1 -- 4 colors. (Offerors may obtain a fax sample of the printing by sending a request to the contracting officer via fax to (303) 236-2710) (j) Each CD-R shall also include a jewel case. (k) Guarantee; the unused shelf life shall not be less than 100 years. (x) Delivery Requirement -- CD-R's shall be shipped on 100 piece spindles, jewel cases prepacked in boxes of 25. Media shall be shipped in quantities of 25K to 45K pieces per shipment. (xi) Delivery shall be FOB destination to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, within thirty (30) days from the date of each delivery order. Inspection shall be performed at the EROS Data Center by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Acceptance shall be performed by the Central Region Contracting Officer, Denver, Colorado; (xii) The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation; 52.212-1, Evaluation-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. (Offerors MUST submit the following and other information required under this clause to be considered for award. Product literature addressing each of the specifications cited above and a sample of a printed disc inlay card printed on card stock weight specified above and include background using a minimum of 4 colors. And past performance information on similar contracts including Government contracts currently performed or completed by offeror's business within the past 3 years. Data should include (I) name and address of customer company or Government agency (ii) contract number and period of performance, (iii) brief description or title of contract, (iv) approximate dollar value of contract, and (v) name and phone number for both the Contracting Officer and the technical or Contracting Officer's Representative) Past performance information provided by references, from Government records, or from other sources may be used in this evaluation.) Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (a) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government's requirements; (b) past performance of the offeror; and (c) price; in descending order of importance. Price/Cost Evaluation -- The total evaluation cost shall include all itemslisted including all options. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer has been found technically acceptable with acceptable past performance and whose total evaluated cost is the lowest price. Options -- the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). A single contract award will result from this solicitation. (xiii) All offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications. (Copies of FAR 52.212-2 and 52.212-3 are available upon request from the Contracting Officer. (xiv) the following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (xv) The following additional FAR clauses, which are cited in clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders, are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program (xvi) The follow additional clauses are also applicable: 52.203-8 Cancellation, Recision, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.216-18 Ordering, (insert the following: Such orders may be issued from date of contract award through twelve (12) months thereafter. In addition, Delivery Orders may be issued during any option period in effect under this contract; 52.216-19 Order Limitations insert "when the government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $10,000, (b) maximum order (1) a single order in excess of $150,000, (2) combination of items in excess of $200,000 (3) within 60 days; 52.216-21 Requirements insert "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after "thirty days from expiration date of contract"; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, insert: (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor prior to the expiration date of the contract, (c) Total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years; 52.232-17; 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year insert "Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond the first 12 month period after date of award. 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds (xvii) Offerors shall agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. All offers shall be sent to the U.S. Geological Survey, Branch of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, MS204B, P.O. Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225, Attn: Teresa Henninger. Faxed offers will not be accepted. All offers are due by 3:00 pm, local time, Denver, Colorado, on August 17, 1998. Full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.gsa.gov.far. See Note 12 Posted 07/24/98 (W-SN228345). (0205)

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