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67 -- PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 959066 DUE 092799 POC Sharon K. Starkey, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-0564 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #959066, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-12. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)and is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3861, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI)requirement is as follow: AGFA (brand name)refurbish MSC 100 Printer: Quantity:1 EA; with the following accessories: Quantity of 1 Each: 645 Lens to 8x10; 120 Vario Lens 8506/123; 120 Vario Lens 8506/122; 645 Negative Carrier; 6x6 Negative Carrier; Spare Paper Magazine; Accessory Keyboard; and Exhaust Funnel. The technical specifications of the brand name is as follow: Print sizes: 3.5" x 5" to 8" x 12"; 4"x6" prints at 850 prints/hour; 8"x12" prints at 350 prints/hour; Film types: 135, 110, 120, 220, ; Dual Paper Magazine; Processing time: 3 minute 39 seconds and Total Film Scanning (T.F.S.) technology. The Government minimum requirement is that the printer shall have the capability of connecting to existing AGFA digital attachment & Pixtasy workstation; shall have T.F.S. technology; shall be auto system calibration with integrated test negative; built-in densitometer and auto frame positioning. Standard Commercial Warranty is required. Delivery 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), -- FOB -Dest. to Cheverly, Maryland, 20781. -- Unless clearly marked that the offeror is quoting on an equal' the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. Any different brand name offered shall be indicated on the quote. The evaluation and the determination as to the equality of the product, if not brand name, shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the offeror. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available. To ensure sufficient information is available, the offeror must furnish as a part of the quotation- all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the Government to determine whether the equal' product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the offeror proposed to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirement, then proposed modifications shall clearly be marked with descriptive materials to show modifications. The government reserves the right to request product samples which can be tested for compatibility and provided at no additional cost. The following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: (Note: full text of all Clauses and Provisions can be accessed via the Internet using the following website: http://www.arnet.gov) -- FAR Provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 1999); FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1999); and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 1999). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (June 1999) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Government. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (May 1999). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical specifications, and price in descending order of importance. Offers are encouraged to use the Standard Form (SF) 1449-Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items -- found on Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/forms. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Sharon K. Starkey at the address listed above. No telephone inquires will be accepted. Offerors' quotes shall be faxed to 202-324-0570, no later than 2:00 PM local time, September 27, 1999. All quotes shall state point of contact, address, telephone number and the solicitation number RFQ #959066. Offerors are hereby notified that if a quote is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380794). (0258)

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