U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

58 -- MINI DIGITAL VIDEO 3CCD CAMCORDER SOL RFQ865839 DUE 091599 POC Sheryl Rubin, 202-324-2966 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. Award will be for a Firm-Fixed Price Contract, One-time buy, on a "Brand name or equal" basis. This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) # 865839. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This solicitation is issued under the Test Program in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5. The FBI intends to purchase the following: for all items -- Manufacturer: Canon, Mini Digital Video 3CCD Camcorder, P/N: D16-0712-251, (60 each), which shall include the following accessories with each Camcorder: 16X 5.5mm-88mm zoom lens, 90 minute battery, battery charger, S-video cables, shoulder strap/pad, lens hood. In addition, the following accessories would be required: 1.6X Lens Extender, P/N: D56-0080-201, (60 each); System Carry Case HC-3000, P/N: D81-1181-201, (60 each); Mic Adapter/Shoulder pad MA-100, P/N: D84-0100-201, (60 each). The salient characteristics for the Mini Digital Video 3CCD Camcorder are as follows: (1) Digital component recording using the "DV" format; (2) 3 each 1/3" CCD's with at least 270,000 pixels; (3) Interchangeable lens system; (4) Color viewfinder with at least 180,000 pixels; (5) IEEE-1394 terminal (4-pin); (6) S-video output; (7) Mic and line level stereo audio inputs; (8) Optical image stabilization; (9) Lens must be capable of resolving at least 600 TV lines; (10) F-stop and shutter speed must be displayed in viewfinder; (11) Maximum weight without lens shall be 3lbs 12oz. Standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable products listed in the synopsis/solicitation. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY -- The contractor warrants that each hardware, software, and firmware product delivered under this solicitation (contract) shall be able to accurately process date data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, including leap year calculations, when used in accordance with the product documentation provided by the contractor, provided that all listed or unlisted products (e.g., hardware, software, firmware) used in combination with such listed product properly exchange date data with it. If the contract requires that specific listed products must perform as a system in accordance with foregoing warranty, then that warranty shall apply to those listed products as a system. The duration of this warranty and the remedies available to the Government for breach of this warranty shall be defined in, and subject to, the terms and limitations of the contractor's standard commercial warranty or warranties contained in this contract, provided that notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in such commercial warranty or warranties, the remedies available to the Government under this warranty shall include repair or replacement of any listed product whose non-compliance is discovered and made known to the contractor in writing within 90 days after acceptance. Nothing in this warranty shall be construed to limit any rights or remedies the Government may otherwise have under this contract with respect to defects other than Year 2000 performance. A Year 2000 compliance certification will be provided to the awardee, and signature shall be required. If the offeror proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the manufacturer's name and specifications must be submitted with the quote along with a sample for technical review. The shipping costs for the sample product shall be borne by the contractor. Therefore, if sample product is to be returned, please provide your Federal Express Number along with your quote. Delivery terms for this RFQ shall be 30 days ARO. Ship to: Quantico, VA 22135. FOB for this RFQ is Destination. The following FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this solicitation. FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 1999), and, ADDENDUM-ADD: 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG1999); FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items (JAN 1999). The following factors, in descending order, shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance; (iii) price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JUN 1999), with their offer. FAR clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1999), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues and Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 1999), along with 52.232.33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). Offerors' quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead, to the address listed above no later than 4:00PM local time, September 15, 1999. Fax quotes will be accepted at (202)324-3767. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Offerors are hereby notified that if your quote is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, it will be considered late and shall be handled in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1(f) (JUN 1999).***** Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN375746). (0245)

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