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Notice Date

September 7, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Property Procurement and Management Section, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20535

ZIP Code

20535

Solicitation Number

RFQ908140

Response Due

September 24, 2001

Point of Contact

Gwendolyn Campbell, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-324-5287, Fax 202-324-8031, Email gcu@fbi.gov

Description

17. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ) #908140. The provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #97-27. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) of 100 % Small Business Set-Side. NAICS code is 333315 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. A Firm-Fixed price contract will be awarded. The Brand Name or Equal products shall meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: PageStamp, Model# 5760, a high-speed bates numbering system for processing of Litigation Documents. Requirement: This machine shall have the following capabilities: Performance: This machine shall perform at a maximum speed of 200 pages per minute and two-sided printing at full rated speed. Document Handling: Maximum input shall be unlimited and maximum paper weight must be 80 lbs. Paper Size: Maximum paper size 8.5 x 11 in, Maximum paper size 8.5 x 14 in. Printing Capability: Single and/or double-sided printing, one or two line printing, and full alphanumeric capabilities. Printing Colors: Black, Red, Blue, and Green. Numbering Mode: 9-digit numbers with leading zeros, ascending and fixed numbers, bar code enabled (optional), User programmable start number. Prefix: 6 characters and Suffix: 4 characters. Message Length: 40 characters and/or symbols. Font Type: 14 point Courier. Printing Resolution: 600 x 300 dpi. Job Management: Stores up to 256 job setups, stores last number used and job interrupt feature. Output Tray Capacity: 750 sheets: Noise Levels: Standby 55 db. and Operating 65 db. Dimensions: Weight: 180 lbs., Length: 48 in. Width: 24 in and Height: 45 in. Power Requirements: 110 Vac/8 amp. Special Features: RS 232 port enables connection to copy control systems for accurate cost recovery. Remote diagnostics using standard modem connection to facilitate maintenance and troubleshooting. The above characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restricted. Unless clearly marked that the vendor is quoting on an equal item the offered item shall be considered as the brand name product referenced in this announcement. If the vendor proposed to furnish an equal products, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted on the bid. The evaluation of quotations and the determination as to the equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the vendor. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. To insure that sufficient information is available, the vendor shall furnish as part of their quotation all descriptive material (such illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the product meets the salient characteristics of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of this announcement they shall include a clear description of such proposed modifications. A Standard Commercial warranty is required. FOB-Destination -- Cheverly, MD, 20781-0001 within 30 days of ARO. Quotes should be submitted to FBI Headquarters to the attention of the Contract Specialist, no later than 4:00 p.m., EST, 09/24/2001, clearly marked with RFQ# 908140. Bidders are hereby notified that if your bid is not received by the date/ time and at the location specified in this announcement, it will be considered late. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable and can be obtained by using the Internet, http: /www.far.npt.gov. Each offeror shall include a copy of the FAR provisions at FAR 52.212-1 provision; Instruction to Offerors- Commercial Items (Oct 2000); FAR 52.212-3, clause, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 2000); FAR 52.212-4, clause, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1999), and FAR 52-212-5, clause, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 2000), and U.S. DOJ clauses, that also can be obtained on the Internet, http:/www.doj.gov, 2852.211-70 Brand Name or Equal (JAN 1985), 2852.233-70-Protects Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAN 1998), is incorporated by reference and applies to acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999). Offerors will be evaluated and award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, considering Past Performance information which shall include at least three of your most recent customers within the last three years, whom you have sold the same or similar products to by stating the company name, point of contact, address, and telephone number and meeting all the terms and condition set forth in this solicitation. Contractors shall submit a warranty consistent with customary commercial practices. Fax quotes will be accepted at (202) 324-8031. Telephone requests will not be honored. Award to be made on September 24, 2001.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010911/74SOL001.HTM (D-250 SN50X0T2)