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 150P0901490 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 2005-34. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100.00 employees. 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 2009-09-15 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Alexandria, VA 22314 The DOC United States Patent and Trademark Office requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Toner REMANUFACTURED - 1350A - Ricoh Afico MP900, 75, EA; LI 002, NEW - 400662 Ricoh Maintenance Kit - Ricoh 3235C (Type 3800E)(waste toner bottle that is used in the Ricoh 3235C printer), 25, EA; LI 003, Toner REMANUFACTURED - 6110D (Black)- Ricoh Aficio 2075SP, 40, EA; LI 004, Toner REMANUFACTURED - C3909A - HP 5SI, 8000, Lexmark Optra N, 80, EA; LI 005, Toner REMANUFACTURED - C8543X - HP 9000 DN, 9000 HNS, 9000 N, 9000 MFP, 240, EA; LI 006, Toner REMANUFACTURED - CC364X - HP 4015, 4515, 100, EA; LI 007, Toner NEW - Dell 1600N - high yield, 120, EA; LI 008, Toner NEW - Dell 1815dn - high yield, 400, EA; LI 009, DVD-R Inkjet Printable, 50 - 50 Pack, 20, Packs; LI 010, Toner REMANUFACTURED - FX-2 Fax - Canon Fax 2, 70, EA; LI 011, Toner REMANUFACTURED - FX-7 Fax - Canon Fax 7, 30, EA; LI 012, Ink REMANUFACTURED - HP C5010 (Tri-Color) - HP OfficeJet 7130, 40, EA; LI 013, Ink REMANUFACTURED - HP C5011 (Black) - HP OfficeJet 7130, 40, EA; LI 014, Toner REMANUFACTURED - Q1338A - HP 4200, 350, EA; LI 015, Toner REMANUFACTURED - Q5942X - HP 4250, 155, EA; LI 016, Staples, G1 - Canon iR105/8070/8500/9070, 25, EA; LI 017, Staples, NEW Type K/J1 - Ricoh 2075/3045G/7500/9000, Canon iR 8500, 20, EA; LI 018, Toner REMANUFACTURED - Q6511A - HP 2410/2420/2430, 20, EA; 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]. 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. 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. Purchase Order will be awarded to the contractor who presents the best overall value to the Government; factors include price and past performance. 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 unless otherwise specified. 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. Preference will be given to HubZone Sellers. 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price FOR LINE ITEMS 002, 007, 008, 016, 017 *NO COMPATIBLES. MUST BE NEW ONLY, MUST BID PER MANUFACTURER BRAND REQUESTED IN EACH LINE ITEM ONLY (NO REFURBISHED, NO REMANUFACTURED, NO LIKE-MFR WILL BE ACCEPTED). FAILURE TO BID PER THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING REMOVED FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. NO EXCEPTIONS. Preferably made and/or assembled in the US.