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 LCCRS12QS0076 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 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334119 with a small business size standard of 1,000.00 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 2012-05-25 11:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The Library of Congress requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, IronKey Enterprise 2GB Secure Flash Drive with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified, 256-bit AES encryption - includes premium flash memory. Must purchase either an Enterprise Management Service license or an Enterprise Server license. IronKey - D2-S200-S02-4FIPS 1180-0036 MFG#1180-0036, 400, EA; LI 002, IronKey Enterprise Server Software IronKey - ES10406 MFG#1180-0010, 1, EA; LI 003, IronKey Enterprise Server Seat License (per device) IronKey - ESU MFG#1180-0014, 400, EA; LI 004, IronKey Enterprise Server Seat License Maintenance (per device) - 1 Year of Maintenance IronKey - ESUM-1 MFG#1180-0015, 400, 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, Library of Congress 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. Library of Congress 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. [Prescription: Include this clause in Purchase Orders for commercial items or noncommercial items.] All shipments, including drop shipments, must be identified with shipping vendor's name, address and vendor identification number of business concern and the Library of Congress (LOC) purchase order number and/or contract number, if applicable. (End of Clause) LOC 52.247-0002 RECEIVING (Jun 2009). [Prescription: Include this clause in Purchase Orders for commercial items or noncommercial items.] Delivery times and locations are identified in the Delivery Clause, LOC 52.247-9004, which is hereby incorporated by reference. (End of Clause) LOC 52.247-0003 FREIGHT CHARGES (Jun 2009). Freight charges, if authorized, will be shown as separate line items. Invoices for freight charges of $500 or more must be accompanied by a copy of the common carrier?s freight bill, or if shipped by company truck, an itemized bill of lading (apportioned for less than truck load shipments). The Library will not be liable for freight charges unless authorized by the Contracting Officer in advance of shipment. (End of Clause)