Directorate of Contracting, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Rm A1040c, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda MD 20814-4799

70 -- FULLY AUTOMATED DIGITAL COPIER SOL MDA905-00-R-0001 DUE 122799 POC David Travis, Contract Specialist, 301-295-3868 or James Geiser, Contracting Officer, 301-294-3845, Fax: 301-295-1716 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. This announcement shall be considered a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Circular 97-14. This RFQ has 0% set-aside for small business, with a standard industrial code (SIC) of 5044. This RFQ is FOB Destination with delivery and acceptance at the Uniformed Services University. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of invoice. Equipment shall include the manufacturer or distributors best commercial warranty offered under the manufacturers standard commercial terms and conditions. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the Department of Defense Medical School and Health Sciences University, intends to procure a state-of-the-art fully automated digital copier/printer and publisher for the University Duplicating Center. The fully automated digital copier/printer must meet the following minimum essential characteristics: Fully TCP/IP, Ethernet or Novell (SPX-IPX) network compatible; ability to create a PDF file for storing print jobs to a CD-ROM; produce at least 135 copies per minute; simplex and duplex printing capability; on-line stitching and binding capability; postscript printing in TIFF, ASCII and PCL 5e PDL; able to print 5 position tabs sets; multiple paper trays and a non-fusing paper tray. Production software must be available that will allow for submission via the Web, network and portable media, hard copy scanning, digital prepress and make-ready, document management, electronic distribution and remote printing. Printer must be designed to work in networked environment with the ability to process multiple jobs at the same time. The digital printer must be electronically controlled through a computer interface and work in Windows 95/98 and NT. Interested vendors may submit quotes that must include complete technical literature and specifications, pricing, and past performance data, including names, places and locations where equipment is currently operating. If equipment is available on GSA Federal Supply Schedule, contract number should be provided. FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items -- is applicable and the evaluation criteria are technical, past performance and price in that order. All offerors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, prior to award of the contract. FAR 42.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 42.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items is also applicable. If offered equipment is available on GSA Federal Supply Schedule the above commercial terms will be void and contract will be awarded in accordance with the terms of the Federal Supply Schedule. Posted 12/06/99 (W-SN405916). (0340)

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