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