SOLE SOURCE SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TITLE: Racks and Power Distribution Solicitation Number: 4QAP57116826 Issuance Date: 19 August 2011 Bid Closing Date: 25 August 12:00 PM Eastern Time Questions Due by: 23 August 1:00 PM Eastern Time NAICS Code: NAICS 334112- Computer Storage Device Manufacturing Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price - Commodity This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and as supplemented with the additional notes provided in this solicitation notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to award a sole source contract for commodities based on this requirement to IMS ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, LLC. 1 INNOVATION DRIVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-3161 This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued beyond this notice. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR subpart 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR subpart 13. The associated NAICS code is 334112 and the small business size standard is 1000. The small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to
[email protected] no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Time on 23 August 2011. Oral communication is not accepted on this solicitation. It is the offeror responsibility to monitor this site for the release of information amendments (if any). Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, and amendments (if any). REQUIREMENT GSA IT Commodity Division has received a requirement from the USAF AFMC 577 SMXS/Flight H in Robins AFB, GA. All parties submitting an equivalent item must provide product specification for technical capability review by the Government to ensure the equivalent item meets the Government's need. Please see Bill Of Material (BOM) below and attached: Item # Description MFG. Part # Manufacture QTY 0001 47u Racks 3G47U29-42C-S IMS/AMCO 27 0002 Rack Wheels, Caster, CAXS IMS/AMCO 108 Swivel, 600 lbs Load, ASSY (PAIR) 0003 Power Strips,, S41993-30 IMS/AMCO 54 30 amp, 3 phasePDU, 30 receptacles as follows: 18 NEMA 5-20R, 6 NEMA 6-20R, 3 NEMA L6-30R, 3 NEMA L6-20R. Vertical with current meter. sa. HOW TO SUBMIT QUOTE All interested parties must submit their quote via email to
[email protected] . All vendors submitting quotes must be registered GSA IT Solution Shop (ITSS) web-based order processing system. The webpage link is listed below and the ITSS Help Desk number is 1-877-243-2889. ITSS Webpage: https://web.itss.gsa.gov/Login All interested parties must send the exact individual name and company registered in ITSS via email to
[email protected] no later than 1:00pm on 24 Augusut 2011. THE CONTACT'S NAME MUST BE EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS IN ITSS. It's the interested parties' responsibility to ensure vendor registration is in ITSS, notification of ITSS registration to the GSA POC for this solicitation and submission of the quote are completed before the bid closing date and time. Extension to the RFQ closing date and time will not be granted due to late registration in ITSS. All interested parties must provide their quote via email to
[email protected] and the quote must include the following: 1. The interested party shall state in their quotation: a. Vendor size status under the solicitation NACIS code, b. Proposed delivery schedule to client location, c. Vendor has an active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and in Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA), https://orca.bpn.gov/. 2. Completed Bill of Material (BOM) Pricing Sheet with the unit cost, total cost and delivery date. 3. Company standard quote to include product specification, warranty information, and any services offered with the quoted product. 4. Comparison matrix for any quoted equivalent products (if applicable). BASIS OF AWARD Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Technically Acceptable is defined as meeting the requirements of the specifications listed in the Bill of Material. Missing documentation could potentially exclude an interested party from consideration of award. This order will be issued via ITSS on an electronic Standard Form 1449. POINTS OF CONTACT Deborah Merna, GSA Senior Contracting Officer,
[email protected] CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer.