U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

70 -- TAPE CARTRIDGES SOL 602527 DUE 041900 POC Linda S. Patterson, Contract Specialist, 304-625-5537 (i) 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; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP #602527). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Ampex Data Systems Corporation. Ampex Data Systems is the manufacturer of 100% Certified, 165/330 GB Tape Cartridges and these cartridges are not available from any other source. Additionally, the current maintenance agreement between the FBI and Ampex Data Systems prohibits "the use of tape cartridges other than those carrying the DST logo."(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR 97-15. (iv) This solicitation is not restricted to a set-aside. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3695 (Magnetic & Optical Recording Media) and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. A firm-fixed-price purchase order will be issued as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. (v) The RFQ is for the following CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (CLIN): CLIN 0001: FY2000, Quantity: 200, Item Description: Ampex 100% Certified, 165/330 GB Tape Cartridges, P/N#DST6330LA. (vi) Same as above. (vii) Partial deliveries are acceptable. Delivery shall begin within 15 days of receipt of a delivery order and shall be completed within 60 days. All deliveries shall be made to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJISD), 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306, to the attention of the individual who will be identified on the delivery order. Items shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-1 Para. (B) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers by close of business April 19, 2000 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Information Technology Contracts Unit, Attn: Linda S. Patterson, Module E-2, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306 or facsimile at 304-625-5391. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM FAR 52.212-2 Para. (A) The following factors, in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate offers: price, delivery and past performance. For past performance evaluation, offerors shall provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three customers, Government and commercial, that have utilized the offeror's services for the same or similar item during the past two years. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer. Offerors shall ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as required in this synopsis/solicitation. For a complete list of Representations and Certifications, please contact Linda S. Patterson 304-625-5537. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The resulting contract will be firm, fixed price (FFP). The following additional FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following provisions also apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-23 Equal Employment Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, AffirmativeAction for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies: and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) Additional requirements: N/A. (xiv) DPAS rating: N/A. (xv) CBD Numbered Notes: #22. (xvi) Submit one copy of signed and dated offer by close of business April 19, 2000 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Information Technology Contracts Unit, Attn: Linda S. Patterson, Module E-2, 1000 Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, WV 26306 or facsimile at 304-625-5391. (xvii) Name and telephone number of individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation: Linda S. Patterson, (304) 625-5537. Posted 04/04/00 (W-SN440850). (0095)

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