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. NGA intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 424120, with a small business size standard of 100. The solicitation is issued under the number NGA-08-T-HP03. This requirement is for Hewlett Packard (HP) toner cartridges for Hewlett Packard (HP) plotters utilized by the Remote Replication System (RRS) sites worldwide. The supplies to procure are HP integrated replacement toner kits as follows: Item 1- C4990A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Black, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 2- C4991A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Cyan, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 3- C4992A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Magenta, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 4- C4993A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Yellow, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 5 – C4994A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Light Cyan, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 6- C4995A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Light Magenta, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 81 (1,000 Yield), QTY 50 Each Item 7- C5000A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, UV Black, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Item 8- C5001A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, UV Cyan, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Item 9 – C5002A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, UV Magenta, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Item 10- C5003A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, UV Yellow, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Item 11- C5004A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, UV Light Cyan, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head, and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Item 12- C5005A Hewlett Packard, Value Pack, Light Magenta, Includes Ink Cartridge, Print-head and Cleaner, HP 83 (1,000 Yield), QTY 25 Each Delivery is FOB Destination NGA Arnold, Attn: Steve Sachsenheimer, MS J-95, 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO 63010-6238. BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION: This requirement is for the acquisition of HP consumable supplies to be used in producing Demand Based GEOINT (DBGI) in the NGA Remote Replication Services (RRS) Branch. RRS fulfills a need by providing GEOINT services and customized printed products in small quantities to NGA customers and partners world-wide including the Pentagon; SOCOM; SOUTHCOM; STRATCOM; USARSO; PACOM; EUCOM; AFRICOM. The entire RRS work process is designed around the exact reliable color output specifications of HP standardized inks. Maintaining precision color output across multiple computer software systems is a highly technical science involving rigid specifications. All CLINs are for HEWLETT PACKARD BRAND NAME ONLY. Only Authorized HP Resellers that are recognized by Hewlett Packard to sell their product will be considered. Please provide earliest ship dates. All offerors must submit, with their quote, written documentation from Hewlett Packard showing that offeror is authorized to provide all items to NGA. Quotes submitted without this documentation will not be evaluated and considered for award. Refurbished items are not acceptable for this requirement. All boxes must be sealed and unopened. Delivery is FOB Destination to addresses identified with CLINs on this synopsis/solicitation. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the offeror by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. The provision at FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis with only one award made to the lowest price offeror who meets the requirement for all line items. Offerors are required to submit a complete copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification, Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders, Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 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; 52.222-35m Affirmative Action for Special Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration www.ccr.gov before award can be made. In accordance with FAR 12.603(a)(3) (iii) Offers are due to the following email address no later than 1:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT), 27 June 2008. REQUEST OPEN MARKET PRICING. AWARD WILL BE BASED ON OPEN MARKET PRICING (FOR ALL ITEMS) ONLY. IF ALL ITEMS ARE NOT BASED ON OPEN MARKET PRICING YOUR QUOTE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE. All responsible sources may submit a response to Audrey L. Smith via email
[email protected] or via facsimile, (314) 676-3010. NO TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.