DFAS-IN Central Procurement, 8899 E 56th St, Indianapolis IN 46249-0240

67 -- DATACARD ID BADGING SYSTEM SOL MDA260-00-Q-0005 DUE 111799 POC Carol Pye, Contract Specialist, 317-510-4703; Michael Risley, Contracting Officer, 317-510-4702 The Defense Finance & Accounting Service -- Indianapolis Center intends to issue a combined synopsis/request for proposal for commercial items in accordance with 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. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number is MDA260-00-Q-0005 and should be referenced on all correspondence. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 3861 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The line item, unit issue, quantity and description is as follows: 0001, 1 each, DataCard ID badging system used to produce government employee ID cards, military and military dependent ID cards, contractor employee passes, property passes, parking passes, andother assorted identification cards. Specifications: DataCard Badging System Solution includes the following: ID Works Software, Part Number 710337 (1 each); Auto 2000 Camera Package, Part Number 709959 (1 each); and Imagecard IV Printer, Part Number 709727 (1 each). Options for Imagecard IV Printer: Standard features provide full-color and monochrome duplex printing; operator-replaceable print head; one-step ribbon cartridge replacement; on-screen operator prompts; hands-free card cleaning system; in-line particle detection system; detachable card hoppers for secure storage; reject card hopper; automatic card feed; audio and visual error prompts; automatic card remake; edge to edge printing; Shade count of 256 & 16,777,216 colors; Windows NT Printer drivers; 4 card counters. One-year depot warranty for printer; one-year printhead warranty (no pro-rating and no card counting). Options include second top coat module IC IV, Part Number 709732 (1 each); Smartcard coupler IC IV, Part Number 709728 (1 each); magnetic strip encoder IC IV, Part Number 709738 (1 each); and Duraguard module IC IV, Part Number 709734 (1 each). Maintenance Warranty: One year depot maintenance on all equipment and one year on-call maintenance on equipment includes parts and labor. Setup and Training: On-site installation by a certified customer service engineer. Unpacking and physical setup of the printer and cameras; system functional testing, e.g., Image capture and card printing; two-hour demonstration/operator training for one or two operators. Demonstration includes overview and familiarization, photo capture process, card printing, basic report printing, basic badge editing, supplies use and replacement, use and replacement, user preventative maintenance, basic user troubleshooting, and how to call for service and support (approximately 4 hours including setup); QuikTrain. Optional Accessories: Tabletop slot punch (1 each) and print head, part number 556062-001 (1 each). Supplies: Color photo ribbon, YMCK, part number 806124-404 (500 each); clear topcoat, part number 557105-001 (750 each); cleaning tape, part number 592160-001 (750 each); and blank white video graphics cards, CR 80-30 mil (500 each). This acquisition is being procured under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Defense requires all contractors to be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) no later than May 31, 1998 to receive solicitations, contract awards or payments. The following provisions are applicable: FAR clauses 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, evaluation factors are price and past performance; provide a completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The following clauses are applicable: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, inclusive of 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. Shipping destination is DFAS-IN Warehouse; 3250 North Post Road; Building 3, Suite 315; Indianapolis, IN 46229. All proposals received will be considered. However, DFAS-IN intends to order on a sole source basis. No telephonic responses to or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ will be accepted. Offerors may fax proposals and requests for additional information to 317-510-4698, Attention: Carol Pye, and must reference the RFQ number or mail their proposal request to Defense Finance & Accounting Service-Indianapolis, Contract Support Office, Room 231E, 8899 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-0240. All proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST), November 17, 1999. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 11/03/99 (W-SN397544). (0307)

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