Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Contracting Support Office, 4280 E. 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43218-2317

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HEWLETT-PACKARD LASERJET PRINTERS SOL MDA240-98-Q-0005 DUE 090798 POC Donna K. Schwartz, Contract Specialist (614) 693-9042 and David J. Kane, Contracting Officer (614) 693-9075 MDA240-98-Q-0005 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. MDA240-98-Q-0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); the combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside with the Standard Industrial Classification code of 7378 and the average annual gross revenue for the last three fiscal years not to exceed $18.0 million. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service -- Columbus is seeking small business firms interested in submitting quotations for a firm-fixed price contract to provide maintenance and repair, which includes providing labor, parts and materials for the following models of Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers: (a) 28 each model III (b) 16 each model III Si (c) 89 each model 4 (d) 27 each model 4 Si (e) 6 each model 4 SiMX (f) 7 each model 4 MV (g) 17 each model 4 Plus (h) 14 each model 5 Si (i) 4 each model 5 N (j) 4 each model 5 M (k) 2 each Model 820 CSE (l) 2 each 6 P (m) 30 each model 5 Si MX (n) 1 each HP Design Jet 350 C. Performance period is from 01 October 1998 through 30 September 1999 with four option years. Quotes should contain all necessary pricing and other required information for base year and four option years. The HP LaserJet printers are located in Buildings 3, 4, 6 and 7 at 4280 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43218 and in Buildings 10, 11 and 27 (and in the near term at 21) at 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213 (exact locations within buildings will be furnished upon request or award). Request for Quotation(s) must be submitted no later than Monday, September 7, 1998, 3:00 P.M. E.S.T. to the following address: DFAS-CO, Contract Support Office, Bldg. 3, Room 103,4280 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43218, Attn: Donna K. Schwartz. The Point of Contact for questions is Donna K. Schwartz @ (614) 693-9042. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See Note 1, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) provision applies to this acquisition. 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 95) provision applies to this acquisition. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 97) provision applies o this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision(s) with their offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 97) clause applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 96) clause applies to this acquisition. 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755). 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 ). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.2222-37, Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Certificate (Dec 91). 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 94). 252.225-7004, Central Contractor Registration is mandatory for all awards made after June 1, 1998. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the Certification with their offer Posted 08/14/98 (W-SN237364). (0226)

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