AMENDMENT NOTICE: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.The solicitation number is 150P1401240 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 2005-72. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 453210 with a small business size standard of $30.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] 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 2014-03-31 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Lorton, VA 22079 The DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001: Dell 2335 (Product number HX756), See terms and conditions for delivery, 500, 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, DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office 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. DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office 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] 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. Equipment Condition 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. This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. Contractor MUST be able to provide all of the line items within the specified delivery time or NO BID. Please see schedule delivery date below. 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. FAR 52.225-1, Buy America Act Supplies (February 2009)applies The USPTO will make an award to the responsible offeror whose offer will be the most advantageous and represents the best value to the USPTO price and other factors considered. In making the best value determination, the USPTO will evaluate technically acceptable shipping, past performance, and price. If this procurement is for a commercial item(s)as defined by FAR 2.101, then the authority for this procurement is FAR Part 12 "Acquisition of Commercial Items," and FAR 52.212-4 "Contract Term and Conditions-Commercial Items" is hereby incorporated. If this procurement is not for a commercial item(s) then the authority for this procurement is FAR Part 13"Simplified Acquisition Procedures", and FAR 52.213-4 "Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items)" is hereby incorporated. Additional information: Contractors/Offerors should note the clauses above incorporate Central Contractor Registration (CCR)requirements. Registration in CCR is required for contract award." These terms and conditions incorporate new Central Contractor Registration (CCR) requirements. Contractors shall include their DUNS number(or DUNS+4, whichever is appropriate) on all invoices. Failure to do so may result in processing delays. The Contractor agrees not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. Advertisements, press releases and publicity of a contract by a supplier shall not be made without the prior express written permission of the Contracting Officer. Deliveries can only be accepted at the USPTOs Warehouse during its hours of operation from 6:30AM to 3:00PM, EST "Contracting Officer's Local Time" Monday through Friday. Contractor shall deliver Dell 2335 toner (Qty: 500) within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of award. Delivered product MUST have the official "Dell Stamping" on the box. The Brand Name Justification is available upon request. ALL TONERS MUST BE BRAND NEW, NO USED, NO REFURBISHED, NO REMANUFACTURED, NO COMPATIBLES, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, OR RECONCILED ITEMS ALLOWED. All questions regarding this RFQ are due by Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Contracting Officer Local Time. Receipt of late questions will not result in an extension to the quote due date nor can the USPTO guarantee that a response will be provided before the quote due date.