Combine Solicitation/Synopsis: DACS08Q2180

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type:	Combine Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:	DACS08Q2180
Posted Date:	July 8, 2008
Current Response Date:	July 14, 2008 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Classification Code:	70 – General purpose information technology equipment
Set Aside:	Total Small Business
NAICS Code:	423420

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

National Science Foundation, Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 475, Arlington, Virginia   22230

DESCRIPTION

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 constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

The solicitation/synopsis reference number is DACS08Q2180 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). 

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16.  This is 100% set-aside for small business.  Contractors shall submit a unit price and a total price for the item included in this acquisition.  Line item pricing shall include shipping charges.  Pricing shall be FOB destination.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.  Quotes are being solicited on a brand name or equal basis.  Specifications must be submitted if quoting on “or equal” items. 

Item Description: 

Quantity 10 – Laptops

Genuine Microsoft Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100
1024MB DDR2 memory
80GB 5400rpm (S-ATA) hard drive
DVD SuperMulti dual layer drive
12.1” LED Backlit LCD WXGA Display supporting Digital Pen
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator x3100
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (802.11a/g/n)
WebCam Bridge Media Adapter
1-year standard limited warranty

Note: Items to be delivered FOB Destination to:  Arlington, VA.   Vendors are to submit delivery time with their quote.

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full source in any resultant award.  The full text of these clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

FAR 52.211-6  Brand Name or Equal

FAR 52.212-1  Instructions to Offerors-Commercial

FAR 52.212-2  Evaluation -Commercial Items Evaluation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation.  The government will award on the basis of lowest price /technically acceptable. 

Offerors shall use the following website to completed their Certifications and Representations  www.bpn.gov/orca  (FAR 52.212-3)

The following items are incorporated by reference:  FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition Commercial items applies to this acquisition.  FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition that includes the following clauses cited therein:  52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concern; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies;  52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. 

Quotes are due no later than July 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EST by email to bmitchel@nsf.gov.  If you are unable to send your quote by email, please contact Barbara Mitchell for alternative delivery instructions.  Please direct ALL questions to the point of contact listed below no later than Thursday, July 10, 2008, 11:00 a.m. EST.  Quote should be marked with RFQ number DACS08Q2142 and addressed to Barbara B. Mitchell, Contract Specialist. 

Point of Contact:  Barbara B. Mitchell, Contracts Branch, Phone (703) 292-7349, Fax (703) 292-9140, Email: bmitchel@nsf.gov

Contracting Officer:  Mary C. Rouse, Contracting Officer, Contracts Branch, Phone (703) 292-4588, Fax (703) 292-4190, Email:  mrouse@nsf.gov.