NAICS Code: 811219 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. Quotes are being requested. The North American Industry classification system(NAICS) Code is 811219 and the small business size standard is $6.5M. The solicitation number is RFQ-NY-08-00016 and the solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-26. A firm, fixed-price purchase order is anticipated to result from the award of this solicitation. EPA in Edison, N.J. 08837 has a requirement for a one year Maintenance Agreement on a Micromass Autospec 'M' series HRGC-MS Instrument and accessories, for period October 1, 2008 thru Sept 30, 2009. The agreement shall include the following: (1) Provide unlimited on-site service and repair visits for the period of coverage. Service will include labor, parts and travel. Consumable items are not included. (2) Provide telephone and e-mail response to any inquiries or existing technical problems within a maximum of eight business hours (one business day). (3) Provide on-site service within a maximum of five business days of the initial service call placed with the Contractor's Service Representative. (4) One Preventive Maintenance visit to include cleaning, adjusting, inspecting and testing procedures designed to reduce product failure and/or extend useful product life. The Government intends to make a single award to the lowest price offeror that can demonstrate successful past performance in maintaining the above Instrument. Offeror shall submit a list of three (3) contracts and/or subcontracts performed for the same instrument within the last three (3) years. The list shall contain the name and phone number of the point of contact for each contract. Payment will be made monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, in arrears upon receipt of a proper invoice. Quote shall list pricing for each payment option if applicable. Note: Vendors doing business with the Federal Government are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Registration information can be found at www.ccr.gov. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offer or Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The completed Representations and Certifications should be included with the proposal. The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration and the following additional FAR clauses which are cited in Clause 52.212-5; 52.222-21 Prohibitions of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52-222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans; 52-222-36 Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans. FAR Commercial Buy Clauses can be found at www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/spclaus/index.htm. All Technical questions are to be forwarded via e mail address
[email protected]. Technical questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted by 08/29/2008. No telephonic or faxed requests will be honored. All responsible sources may submit a quotation to Yolanda Lamela, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2890 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08837. Quotations are due by September 09, 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT. After obtaining a copy of the RFQ via the Internet, it will be your responsibility to frequently check the same site where the RFQ is posted for any amendments.