66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

March 14, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

ZIP Code

20535-0001

Solicitation Number

RFQ-912336

Response Due

April 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Garland l. Crosby Jr., Contract Specialist, (202) 324-9013

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 912336, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-22. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in FAR Subpart 13.6 Test Program. This solicitation is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334519, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ). This IDIQ Contract will be for a base year of twelve (12) months with four (4)one-year option renewals. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a requirement to purchase 25 thermal polygraph instruments. The estimated minimum order amount for the contract is 25 units and the estimated maximum, over the life of the contract is 250 units. The thermal polygraph instrument shall have the following performance specifications/capabilities: thermal recording of charts; two multi-function channels; one all purpose channel; calibration (in case); tool kit and include the following attachments: (2) Pneumo Assembly, (1) Cardio Cuff and Pump Bulb Assembly and GSR Finger Electrodes. The FBI has 25 used Lafayette polygraph instruments that we will entertain as trade-ins. Warranties shall be in accordance with FAR12.404. FOB will be Destination to FBI, Cheverly Industrial Park, Cheverly, MD 20781. Delivery shall begin no later than thirty (30) days after receipt of order. The following clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1999); FAR 52.217-6 Option to Increase Quantity (March 1989); FAR 52.216-19 Ordering Limitations (October 1995) and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (February 2001) FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (January 1999) with Addendum to include in paragraph (a) the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation which will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical capability; (2) Past Performance; and (3) Price; in descending order of importance. Technical capability and past performance, when combined are significantly more important than price. For evaluation of past performance, offerors are required to submit information of the last three (3) government/commercial contracts for thermal polygraph instruments including the name of Company, date awarded, award amount, contract number, company/government's point of contact with address and telephone number. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (February 2001) with its offer. This provisi on can be obtained via the Internet at http://www.far.arnet.gov/far. The following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.217.9 Option To Extend Term of the Contract (March 2000), FAR 52-216-22 Indefinite Quantity (October 1995). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Government. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Garland L. Crosby Jr. at the address listed above. No telephone inquires will be accepted. All quotations shall be submitted to the address listed above no later than 4:30 PM EST, April 2, 2001. Fax quotations will be accepted at (202) 324-0570, quotations must state name, address, telephone number and marked with solicitation number RFQ912336. Offerors are hereby notified that if a quotation is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Anticipate award to be made by April16, 2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010316/66SOL006.HTM (W-073 SN50G2G3)