67 -- PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

July 12, 2001

Contracting Office

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

ZIP Code

20535-0001

Solicitation Number

RFQ 0017393

Response Due

July 30, 2001

Point of Contact

Sharon K. Starkey, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-0564

Description

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0017393 , the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-27. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333315. The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI)has a requirement for the following Brand name-Gretag SharpCut 50 automated cutter for an existing Gretag Cymbolic Sciences Lightjet 430 image plotter; Qty of 1; Performance requirements: must cut processed prints for the CS Lightjet 430 image plotter and all conventional photographic media; should have an automatic collection basket for paper waste; should have self-sharpening circular blades. Brand specifications: Maximum Media Thickness- 0.02 inches; Maximum Media Length-287.10 ft; Maximum roll weight-46.2 lbs; Minimum Printing Format-4X4 inches; Maximum Printing Format-50X120 inches; Transport Speed 4in/sec; Actioning Speed (vertical)5.2in/sec; Accuracy +/-0.0008in. A Standard Commercial Warranty is required. FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, Maryland, 20781. -- The above characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restricted. 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. If the vendor proposed to furnish an "equal" product, then the brand name of the "equal"product, if any, shall be indicated on the Request for Quotation (RFQ). 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's purchasing activity 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 (Oct 2000); FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001); and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (May 2001). FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug. 1999); FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -Commercial Items (Jan. 1999); Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (May 2001) with its offer. The Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Sharon K. Starkey at the address and telephone number listed above. Quotes can be facsimiles to attention of Ms.Starkey at (202)324-0570. All quotes shall state point of contact, address, telephone number and the solicitation number RFQ #0017393.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010716/67SOL001.HTM (W-193 SN50R6D3)