Auction Description: 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; quotes/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) under GSA Reverse Auctions ID New voice mail system TEAD. This solicitation document and incorporated provi sions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC). The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 517911 with a small business standard of 1,500 employees. This requirement is a total set aside for small businesses. Please see the Auction solicitation on ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov for a full description of the requirements to be acquired including items, quantities, delivery date(s) or performance period, place of delivery and acceptance, and FOB point. Any contractual and/or technical questions must be submitted in writing via the GSA Reverse Auctions platform unless otherwise indicated herein. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to the close of the Auction may not be considered. Note: Any amendments made to this solicitation will be accessible via the Auction in ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov. The following FAR clauses and/or provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Please see the Auction solicitation for the applicability, and evaluation criteria, of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Prior to submitting a bid, Offeror(s) shall be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) per FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Registration instructions may be obtained and online registration may be accomplished at www.sam.gov. This solicitation is being conducted using GSA Reverse Auctions which is an online quote solicitation platform where sellers successively bid prices down until the auction time ends and an award can be made to the apparent low bidder if it meets the soicitation terms and conditions and is technically acceptable. The Auction solicitation will begin on the date and time this solicitation is posted and will end on the date and time stated in this notice or as otherwise displayed in ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov. All quotes shall be submitted via the GSA Reverse Auctions platform. This will constitute the only opportunity for Offerors to submit pricing for this solicitation; offline bids will not be accepted. Offerors shall submit pricing and any requested or applicable attachments in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Offerors that are not currently registered for Open Market in GSA Reverse Auctions should complete the following steps to complete their registration: Step 1: Go to reverseauctions.gsa.gov Step 2: Click on VENDOR LOGIN on the top right hand corner Step 3: Click on Open market vendor registration link at the bottom Step 4: Complete registration information (Note: If you would like to receive email notifications based on a particular NAICS Code or Codes) Select Add NAICs Codes. Ten codes can be selected by clicking the Add NAICS Code button. Step 5: Once you submit registration you will receive an email notification to confirm registration. Once registration is confirmed you will be able to login with username and password that you setup. For ReverseAuctions.gsa.gov support, please send an email to:
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