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70 -- GENERAL-PURPOSE AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING FIRMWARE), SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SOL 6TSA-97-CSC-0203 DUE 082797 POC Point of Contact -- CONTACT SUE CUMPTON BY FAX (816)823-3322 E-MAIL: GSA/FTS/6TS-A, Kansas City, MO, 62704710@eln.attmail.com. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. Solicitation number 6TSA-97-CSC-0203 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46. This will be awarded on an all or none basis. Contractor shall supply remanufactured toner cartridges with life long drums for use in Hewlett Packard Laserjet II, III(SX), 4/4M/5M (EX), 3SI/4SI/4SIMX(NX), 5SI(ZX) printers. All toner cartridges supplied shall meet original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) standards of quality, performance and warranty requirements. Contractor shall dispose/recycle metal, plastic and other recyclable parts when the cartridge can not longer be recycled in accordance with EPA requirements. Contractor shall report/bill monthly the number and cost of recharged cartridges supplied to each address to which cartridges are delivered. Cartridge shall be disassembled and all parts, including toner hopper, magnetic roller and blade shall be cleaned of all residual toner. The drum supplied shall be of the "long-life" type. Vendor shall provide the original manufacturer and part number of the drum. The reservoir shall be filled with toner as follows: Part No. 92295A/EP-S, Toner Type Delecamp, Fill Rate 250 grams. Part # 92298A/EP-E, Graphic Technologies, Fill Rate 340 grams, Part # 92291A/EP-N, Accutone, Fill Rate 500 grams. Part # C3909A/EP-W, Static Control, Fill Rate 950 grams. Based on toner types mentioned above and 5% coverage, minimum print yield shall be as follows: 92295A, 4000 prints. 92298A, 6000 prints. 92291A, 8000 prints. C3909A, 15000 prints. Recovery blade is inspected and replaced on each cartridge as needed. The cartridge shall be completely disassembled, cleaned and checked for worn or damaged parts and replace as needed. The cartridge shall be packaged and sealed in light-sensitive bag meeting or exceeding OEM standards. Packaging shall be constructed to permit users to re-package used cartridges for return to vendor, similar to OEM box. The contractor shall deliver recharged cartridges and pick up empty cartridges from four or five locations within the Controlled Industrial Area of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Delivery and pickup by third part (such as UPS) will not be acceptable. Estimated quantities and deliveries for the first year (subject to change) are as follows: 92295A/EP-S (II,III), 1000 per year, delivery on call basis. 92298A/EP-E (4,4M), 2200 per year, delivery on call basis. 92291A/EP-N (4SI), 1800 per year, delivery on call basis. C3909A/EP-W (5SI), 400 per year, delivery on call basis. Personnel must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a security background check prior to being granted access to the shipyard. Contractor shall provide a guarantee of cartridge performance with replacement of cartridges that fail to perform to their expected lifetime. All cartridge cases shall be identified by printed label with vendor name and address to ensure returns of defective cartridges. None of the services required by this contract shall be subcontracted to or performed by persons other than the contractor or the contractor's employees without prior written consent. Delivery (PPP or PPM) is 24 hour response time, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Minimum 2 hour notification prior to delivery. Offerer must provide proof of ability to deliver referenced requirements. Period of Performance is to begin October 1, 1997. Period of performance is 1 year with 2 to 4 option years. FOB Bremerton WA. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value, cost, ability to meet requirements and past performance. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror representation and certification -- commercial items with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, contract terms and conditions -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. In addition to the guidance contained in FAR 52.212-4, contractors shall submit proof of delivery with their invoices. Proof of delivery may be in the form of a bill of lading or other shipping document signed by the receiving office. Invoices received without proof of delivery will not be accepted. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders -- commercial items applies to this acquisition. Offers are due by 4:00 p.m. CST, August 27, 1997, at the address shown above Attn: Sue Cumpton. Inquiries will only be accepted by FAX at the number shown above. (AC0819034-04) (0231)

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