This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared and processed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this announcement. This is a Solicitation from the United States Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS), National Logistics Support Center (NLSC), located in Kansas City, MO needs a vendor to provide ten (10) 4.5 to 6.3 VDC, Pedestal Encoder, Power Supplies, in accordance with NWS/ROC Drawing 2200022-201 Rev A, NSN: 6130-01-445-4603, ASN: R400-5S6PS3. This constitutes the only Request for Quote (RFQ), written offers are being requested; and a written RFQ will not be issued. DOC, CRAD requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. This notice is hereby issued as RFQ No. NWWA1200843101CMM. This RFQ and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-21. The line item(s) will be provided in accordance with the specifications listed herein. The prices shall be all inclusive of costs. The FAR clauses incorporated into this acquisition shall be: 52.209-4 First Article Approval ? Government Testing (Sep. 1989), 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors ? Commercial Items (Nov 2007), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (Nov. 2007), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items (Feb 2007), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (Nov. 2007) (Sections 5, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 24, 26, 34), 52.247-35 FOB Destination, Within Consignee?s Premises (Apr. 1984). FAR clauses and provisions are available on the Internet Website http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) are also incorporated into this acquisition by reference: 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer?s Authority (Feb. 2005), 1352.215-77 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (March 2000) { The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this request to the responsible firm whose quotation conforming to the request results in the best value to the Government price and other technical factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: Technical capability providing the specified product; Warranty; Delivery; Past Performance (customer satisfaction, quality and timeliness); and Price.}, 1352.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (Mar. 2000). Inspection and acceptance will be performed at NLSC, 1510 E Bannister Road, Building 1, Kansas City, MO 64131. A copy of Attachment A, the NWS Special Packaging / Marking requirement and NWS/ROC Drawing 2200022-201 Rev A is available upon request. Please send request via email to
[email protected]. Full text of these CAR clauses is available at http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/docs/DOC_Local_Clauses_PM2000-03A2.pdf. Signed and dated offers must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/CRAD, Attn: Carey Marlow, Room 1756, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. Offers must be received on or before 3:00 pm CDT, Thursday, January 10, 2008. Offers may be faxed to 816-274-6923, Attn: Carey Marlow or sent via email to
[email protected]. Quotes submitted in response to this notice must include the following in order to be considered responsive to this request: 1. Information and documentation which demonstrates the firm?s capability to provide equipment that meets or exceeds the Government?s requirement. 2. Information on the warranty that covers the equipment. 3. A delivery schedule. 4. A list of references including name and telephone numbers of firms to whom the offeror has provided equipment that is the same or equal to that described herein. 5. A completed price schedule for all line items identified in this notice (include standard catalog pricelist if applicable.). 6. Certification of registration in CCR. This is a firm fixed price request for quote. Description: Contractor shall provide ten (10) 4.5 to 6.3 VDC, Pedestal Encoder, Power Supplies, in accordance with NWS/ROC Drawing 2200022-201 Rev A (attached), NSN: 6130-01-445-4603, ASN: R400-5A6PS3. Inspection will be performed at the Government facility (NLSC) before acceptance. Items shall be delivered in accordance with NWS special packaging/marking requirement (see Attachment A). Price should be quoted FOB Destination basis to Kansas City, MO. NOTE: THE ABOVE ARE MIMUMUM REQUIREMENTS. BID FORMAT: Provide itemized pricing as follows: EACH TOTAL Line Item 1 ? Power Supply, 4.5 to 6.3 VDC, Pedestal Encoder, Must be IAW NWS/ROC Drawing 2200022-201 Rev A. NSN: 6130-01-445-4603 ASN: R400-5A6PS3 Quantity: 10 each $___________ $_________________ FOB Destination GRAND TOTAL: $_________________ DELIVERY SCHEDULE: (Assuming that the Government will make award by January 10, 2008) Proposed First Article Delivery Date ______________________________ END OF NOTICE