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; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation/synopsis reference number HQ002960750029 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 2005-04. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) (JAN 2005): (a) Re para (a): NAICS 334119; small business size standard is 1,000 employees. (b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) “lowest priced technically acceptable.” Technical evaluation will be whether quoted item satisfy all requirements in CLIN 0001 descriptions below. (3) QUOTATIONS ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME 4 APR 2006. Quotations may be emailed to
[email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. (4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) (MAR 2005) with Alt 1 (APR 2002) CLIN 0001 – 19 EACH DISK DRIVES, 300GB, 10K RPM, UNIVERSAL FC Manufacturer: Network Appliance Part Number: X276A (no substitution) FOB Destination 30 days after receipt of order to Defense Media Center, Riverside, CA. The Government will issue an order to the responsible quoter 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 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (OCT 2003) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (JUL 2005) 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) (NOV 2003) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (JAN 2004) DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (MAR 2003) 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 2004), will be included.