Added: Sep 16, 2008 1:48 pm
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 along with Request for Quotations (RFQ) Number Q1104080035 constitutes the entire solicitation. Firm-fixed price quotes, FOB Destination are being requested.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Responses are due on or before September 20, 2008. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430 and the related small business size standard is 100 employees or less.
The National Park Service requires all labor, supplies, materials, and delivery (except as provided herein) necessary for the acquisition of all commercial off the shelf computer software and hardware. Due to space limitations, the complete commercial item specifications are contained in RFQ Number Q1104080035. Interested Contractors should download this document. The National Park Service is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the quotation and reasonably available.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this announcement and are available at www.arnet.gov: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government Alternate I, 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language, 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52,232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration and 52.245-2, Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts).
Evaluation of Commercial Items will be in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-2. Quotations will be reviewed to determine which one represents the greatest value, price and other factors considered. Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest priced offeror, but rather the one that offers the best value to the National Park Service in terms of the following evaluation criteria:
1. Price, the NPS requests pricing on all line items as only one award will be made.
2. Delivery schedule
All quotation shall be submitted for receipt no later than 4:00 p.m., EST, September 20, 2008, and be clearly marked with Request for Quotation Number Q1104080035. This due date is firm. Offerors are hereby notified that if your quotation is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement that it will be considered late. All offers should be sent by regular U.S. Postal Service to the National Park Service; Harpers Ferry Center; Office of Acquisition Management; Attn: Pamela Blaylock, Contracting Officer; Request For Quotations Number Q1104080035; P.O. Box 50; Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0050. The overnight or courier address is National Park Service; Harpers Ferry Center; Office of Acquisition Management; Attn: Pamela Blaylock, Contracting Officer; Request for Quotations Number Q1104080035; 230 Zachary Taylor Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425. Offers by telephone, transmitted facsimile (fax) will not be accepted. Emailed quotes will be accepted. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Pamela Blaylock, Contracting Officer, at (304) 535-6238, email pamela_blaylock@nps.gov
