SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- X-Rite 528S SpectroDensitometer
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Office of Acquisition, 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20228
- ZIP Code
- 20228
- Solicitation Number
- BEP-RFQ-11-0359
- Archive Date
- 8/24/2011
- Point of Contact
- Casey Meng, Phone: 2028749763
- E-Mail Address
-
casey.meng@bep.gov
(casey.meng@bep.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- I. OVERVIEW: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The document # is BEP-RFQ-11-0359 and this is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53 including amendments effective July 5, 2011. This requirement is issued on an unrestricted basis under NAICS code is 334516. Only qualified Offerors may submit responses. The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order. II. STATEMENT OF NEED: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a requirement for the purchase of the following item; Description: X-Rite 528S SpectroDensitometers, Quantity: Two (2). This item shall be delivered to the following government address (see Section V.5.2 below for specific delivery information); The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Attention: To-Be-Determined at award D Street, Between 13th and 14th Streets, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20228 III. INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties shall provide a quote in response to this RFQ no later than August 9, 2011 either via fax at 202-874-2200 or by e-mail sent to casey.meng@bep.gov. Quotes shall be provided on company letterhead, reference BEP-RFQ-11-0359 and submitted to the attention of Casey Meng, Contract Specialist. In addition, be separated into the following sections and include the information requested therein. 1. Section I Pricing: a. Proposed pricing for the item in the quantity listed in Section II above. Pricing shall include the cost of delivery/shipping; b. Payment discount terms. 2. Section II - Technical Information: a. Delivery date after receipt of award; b. Technical literature regarding the item being proposed. c. Warranty information. 3. Section III - Other: Unless available via ORCA (i.e. www.orca.bpn.gov) Offerors are also to include a completed copy of their Representations and Certifications as per the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. IV. EVALUATION & AWARD: Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer. V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 5.1 Provisions & Clauses: The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities; 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representatives and Certifications and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items; 52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Certification; 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination within Premises Consignee's. The following clauses cited in 52.212-5 above are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.223-18 Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232.33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at: http://acquisition.gov/far. 5.2 Washington, DC: Supplies or other items needed to be delivered to the BEP's Washington, DC facility shall be delivered to the following address: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing Attention: To-Be-Completed at award D Street, Between 13th and 14th Streets, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20228- Receiving hours for deliveries are 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Government holidays and BEP year-end shutdown (which normally occurs between December 24 and January 1). The Contractor shall call the BEP appointment line at (202) 874-2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The appointment line is staffed from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Monday through Friday. A voice mail message maybe left after normal working hours. The following information should be provided: - Name of supplier/manufacturer - Contact Person with phone number - Contract/Purchase Order Number - Total number of cartons or pallets - Total weight - Date and Time of Delivery *Note the following loading dock limitations for deliveries made to Washington D.C.: Over the road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12'6" (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 42' (12.8 meters) cannot be accommodated at the receiving platform. 5.3 Invoices and Payments: 5.3.1 Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). The IPP is a comprehensive payment information service provided at no charge by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS). The IPP provides a centralized location to view all transactions in the order-to-pay process, transforming paper-based processes into an electronic process for both the agency and supplier. IPP is the BEP's preferred method of submitting invoices for payment. For more information on the IPP program, including enrollment, contact the support activity using the information below: Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Support (617) 973-3069 IPPgroup@bos.frb.org If your firm is unable to comply with the IPP processing requirements, then the following process shall apply for submission of invoices for payment: Original & 1 Copy To the Paying Office identified in SF 1449 Block 18a 1 Copy To the Designated Point of Contact 5.3.2 Payment Instructions: Payment will be based on receipt of a proper invoice and contract performance. An invoice is a "proper invoice" as defined under FAR Clause 52.212-4(g). Invoice issues, besides IPP technical related issues are to be handled and resolved between the Contractor and the Designated Point of Contact. The Contractor shall direct all questions and resolve all issues concerning invoices with the Designated Point of Contact (or CO if necessary). Contractor shall direct questions regarding payment to the Designated Point of Contact and/or the designated payment office listed above.
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