PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this request. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation parts 12 and 13. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing this acquisition as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number 0745125026 The FBI's ERT Unit is seeking to procure QTY (80) CApture TM Portable Fuming System that meets the following mandatory technical specification: • Must operate on 110V AC electrical power. • Must also operate on a supplied field battery power kit. • Must have at least an 8" x 8" x 16" clear polycarbonate fuming chamber. • Must be a collapsible design with a handle for easy transport. • Must have a microprocessor controlled heater programmable in one degree increments from 120 - 350 degrees Fahrenheit. • Heater receptacle must hold at least two heater pans. • Fuming chamber must have an adjustable shelf and hook. • Unit must have an LCD Display showing set point or actual heater temperature. • Must have a leveling foot with locking pin. • Must have a built-in exhaust blower. • Must have a particulate/activated carbon filter cartridge for exhaust. • Filter must have capacity for at least 100 development cycles. • Shipping weight must not exceed 35 pounds. • Unit weight must not exceed 25 pounds. • System must have at least a 2 year warranty ***Brand Name or equal items are acceptable for this procurement. If an equal item is proposed specs must be included with the quote to show that it is an equal item. Quotation shall provide a point-by-point comparison to each item listed in the below mandatory technical specifications. A general overview, general comparison, or statement such as "able to provide the requirements" or "meets or exceeds minimum requirements" is unacceptable and will not be evaluated for potential acceptance. ***In order to be considered for award the offeror must provide all required supplies to the exact specification listed above*** Award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable price quote. Shipping: All Items shall be shipped to-1000 Falls Run Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Submission of Quotes: All quotes must be submitted via e-mail to Contracts Specialist at
[email protected] no later than Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 9:00 is Eastern Standard Time. Quotes will be evaluated lowest price technically acceptable. Contract will be awarded as a commercial item in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Parts 12 and 13. All contractors anticipating award, must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database. This solicitation incorporates several clauses by reference. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically on the Internet address: www.arnet.gov. FAR provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008), 52.212.3 Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2009), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (June 2010) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (July 2010) as well as 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) are incorporated by reference.