Added: May 01, 2008 11:03 am
NAICS Code: 541620 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research & Development, National Exposure Research Laboratory, Ecological Exposure Research Division, located in Cincinnati, Ohio has a requirement for One (1) DIDSON Dual Frequency Identification Sonar, StandardVersion (1.1 MHZ and 1.8 MHZ), One (1) Graphical User Interface, One (1) Compass module (internal sensor) and One (1) Pan Tilt Rotator.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Refer to RFQ-OH-08-00072 when responding to this request. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-18. This acquisition is set-a-side for small business. The NAICS code is 334511 (2002), the size standard is 750 Employees.
All services shall be provided to the U.S. EPA, 26 W. Martin Luther King Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45268 after receipt of award. F.O.B. point shall be destination. Price quotes shall include any setup charges. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable and the specific evaluation criteria are as follows: (1) Technical acceptability of the item offered to meet the Government's requirement and (2) price. Technical acceptability shall be evaluated on a pass or fail basis. Offers shall provide descriptive technical literature in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the items offered meet the minimum requirements specified above.
Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. This clause may be found on the Internet at the following site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.
Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5 paragraph (b), the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans;
FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act, Alt II; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, FAR 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, EPAAR 1552.211-79 Compliance With EPA Policies For Information Resources Management (I,II & III)(OCT 2000)(This document can be found at: http:www.epa.gov/docs/etsdop/).
Offerors shall submit 1 copy of their offer, referencing RFQ-OH-08-00072, no later than FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2008 at 3:00 PM EST to Michael Kreacic as follows: via email at kreacic.michael@epa.gov or via fax at 513-487-2107. Quotations may be sent via regular mail to: U.S. EPA, ATTN: Michael Kreacic, Mail Code: NWD-CPOD, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268, or via Express Mail/Hand Carry to: U.S. EPA, 4411 Montgomery Road, Suite 300, Norwood, OH 45212. Questions may be submitted in writing to Michael Kreacic at FAX number 513-487-2107 or via e-mail at kreacic.michael@epa.gov.
