This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for brand name or equal 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation/synopsis reference number HQ002881708600 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word “quoter” substituted for “offeror”. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26 effective 12 June 2008 and DFARS Change Notice 20080812. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) (APR 2008): (a) Re para (a): NAICS 334220; small business size standard is 750 employees. (b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time of contract award and throughout the performance period. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) “lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable past performance.” Technical evaluation will be whether quoted items satisfy all required salient characteristics contained in CLINs 0001 and 0002 below. The items requested herein are brand name or equal to the manufacturer. (3) QUOTATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME 11 Sep 2008 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quote submissions may be e-mailed to
[email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues, email and fax may not result in your proposal arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you’re sending your quote via electronic means. (4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) (NOV 2007) with Alt 1 (APR 2002) or indication that reps and certs are located on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. CLIN 0001 – DIGITAL AUDO PROCESSOR QTY: 8 Each Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: ORBAN 6300 Manufacturer: ORBAN ASSOCIATES INC. Description: DIGITAL AUDIO; ANALOG AUDIO INPUT: STEREO/DUAL-MONO; TWO XLR-TYPE CONNECTORS, FEMALE, EMI-SUPPRESSED; RFI FILTERED; ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO; FLAT OR PRE-EMPHASIZED, SOFTWARE SELECTABLE; TWO XLR-TYPE CONNECTORS, MALE, EMI SUPPRESSED; DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT: STEREO/DUAL-MONO PER AES3 STANDARD; XLR-TYPE CONNECTOR, FEMALE, EMI-SUPPRESSED;RFI FILTERED; DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT: STEREO OR TWO CHANNEL PER AES3 STANDARD; XLR-TYPE CONNECTOR, MALE, EMI-SUPPRESSED; SYNC INPUT: CAN ACCEPT WORDCLOCK OR AES11ID SYNC, SELECTABLE IN SOFTWARE, FEMALE BNC; UNTERMINATED; REMOTE COMPUTER INTERFACE: TCP/IP PROTOCOL VIA DIRECT SERIAL CABLE CONNECT, MODEM, OR ETHERNET FOB Destination to Alexandria VA 22314; 30 days after receipt of order. CLIN 0002 – TELEVISION QTY: 1 Each Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: VU37L HDTV10A Manufacturer: VIZIO Description: 37-IN LCD HDTV; 1X ANALOG/DIGITAL COMBO TV TUNER; VIDEO INTERFACE: COMPONENT, COMPOSITE, HDMI, S-VIDEO; PC INTERFACE: VGA (HD-15); DIMENSIONS W/STAND: 36.2-IN X 8.6-IN X 26.1-IN; WIDESCREEN; TFT ACTIVE MATRIX; NTSC ANALOG TV TUNER; MTS STEREO RECEPTION SYSTEM; HAS SAP; DIGITAL TV TUNER: ATSC, QAM, 8-VSB; HDTV READY; STAND INCLUDED; 1 YR SERVICE AND SUPPORT WARRANTY; PWR RQMT: AC 120V, 50/60HZ. FOB Destination to Alexandria VA 22314; 30 days after receipt of order. CLIN 0003 – WALL MOUNT QTY: 3 Each Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: VMT37-60 Manufacturer: VIZIO Description: UNIVERSAL TILTING; 37-IN TO 60-IN; SUPPORTS UP TO 150LBS; 32-IN X 8.5-IN; 3.5-IN MOUNT THICKNESS FROM WALL SURFACE TO BACK OF TV SURFACE; 15DEG TILT RANGE; MFR LIFETIME GUARANTEE; EZ START-UP TEMPLATE; VESA AND UL CERTIFICATION; SOLID STEEL CONSTRUCTION POWDER COAT FINISH. FOB Destination to Alexandria VA 22314; 30 days after receipt of order. CLIN 0004 – TELEVISION QTY: 2 Each Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: GV42LF Manufacturer: VIZIO Description: GALLEVIA 42-IN 1080P LCD HDTV; VIDEO INTERFACE: COMPONENT, COMPOSITE, DHMI, S-VIDEO; VGA (HD-15) PC INTERFACE; HDCP COMPATIBLE; DIMENSION W/STAND AND SPEAKERS: 42-IN X 10.6-IN X 30.1-IN; 67.9LBS; WIDESCREEN; TFT ACTIVE MATRIX; WIDESCREEN MODES: ZOOM, NORMAL, PANORAMA, WIDE; 178 DEG VIEWING ANGLE; V-CHIP CONTROL; DIGITAL TV TUNER: ATSC, QAM; 8-VSB MODULATION; HDTV READY; INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL; STAND INCLUDED; 1 YEAR SERVICE AND SUPPORT WARRANTY; PWR RQMT: AC 120/230 V, 50/60 HZ. FOB Destination to Alexandria VA 22314; 30 days after receipt of order. The Government will consider quotes only from “authorized resellers” of equipment manufacturers. All items must be quoted FOB Destination. This will be a brand name or equal procurement. ANY VENDOR OFFERING OTHER THAN THE BRAND NAME EQUIPMENT SHALL SUBMIT TECHNICAL DATA SO THAT THE GOVERNMENT CAN PROPERLY EVALUATE WHETHER THE PROPOSED PRODUCT REPRESENTS A TECHNICAL EQUIVALENT TO THE BRAND NAME ITEM. It is the responsibility of all interested quoters to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the quoter by the Government. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and follow the instructions. The Government will issue an order to the responsible quoter, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. This order will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (FEB 2007) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (APR 2008) FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (MAY 2004) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008) DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (APR 2008) Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMC clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information)(DMC) (JUN 2005) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment) (JUN 2006), will be included.