AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is PR201009020010 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-44. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334113 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Total HUB-Zone ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2010-09-17 11:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Wash, DC 20405 The General Services Administration requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001, Digital Media Player 4400G HW, 4gb SD card, Acc kit, Global-1clin DMP-4400G-52-K9, 10, EA; LI 002, Digital Media Player V5.2 perptl SW lic-2clin DMP-SW52-K9, 10, EA; LI 003, Ac Power cord type C5, US-3CLin CAB-AC-C5, 10, EA; LI 004, Smartnet 8x5xnbd DMP4400G HW, 3GB SD Card, Acc Kit-4, Service in Region 8 DenverClin CON-SNT-D4400G52, 10, EA; LI 005, SW APP SUPP Digital Media Player -5 clin CON-SAS-DMPSW52, 10, EA; LI 006, DMP 4400 Protective case mount, Series 1-6clin DMP-PRCASE-4400-S1, 10, EA; LI 007, Digital Media Player Spare-7 clin DMP-RM-K9, 10, EA; LI 008, Digital Media Manager BaseV5.2 Perptl SW lic - 8clin SVR-DMM52K9, 1, EA; LI 009, HW only server with 6MB RAM and 4 300GB HD-9clin MCS-7835H3-DMS, 1, EA; LI 010, Power cord US, Can, Mex LI 011, DMM Digital Signs Module V5.2 perptl SW Lic-11CLin DMM-signsm52-K9, 1, EA; LI 012, DMP Feature license for up to 10 DMPs-12CLin DMP-FL-10, 1, EA; LI 013, SW APP SUPP Digital Media Manager BA-13clin CON-SAS-SVRDMM52, 1, EA; LI 014, SW APP SUPP DMM Digital Signs Mo-14clin CON-SAS-DMM-sign, 1, EA; LI 015, SW APP SUPP DMP Feature License-15clin CON-SAS-DMPFL10, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, General Services Administration intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. General Services Administration is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at
[email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or
[email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. A) Sellers must bid exact match to spec (make, model and spec) B)The products offered in this bid are brand new, not gray market and are in original packaging. C) Seller is providing these products via Cisco authorized channels for new equipment Federal sales. D) Full Cisco warranties will be provided and none of these products will have a negative impact on the warranties of associated system components.