Added: Sep 09, 2008 5:52 pm
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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HHSP284-R-2008-02 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The North American Industry Classification Code is 423830 Printing Trade Machinery, Equipment and Supplies. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside and the small business size standard is 500 employees. A proposal is requested for the following item.
Supply and install one new complete thermal transfer printer capable of printing pharmaceutical labels using a thermal transfer ribbon process for the HHS Supply Service Center, Perry Point, MD. Must be brand name or equal to the MPrint Model LP2000 4 Color Digital Thermal Transfer Label Printing and Converting System with the following minimum specifications: (Full detailed specifications are attached with this notice)
1. Operating temperature range 15 to 40 degrees Celsius
2. One to four color thermal transfer printing
3. Noise Emission not to exceed 75 dB (A)
4. Integrated computer and software
5. Resolution 400 dpi
6. Print Stations 4 minimum
7. Print Speed 75 mm/second maximum
8. Print Area (minimum) 6 inches wide, 5 inches length
9. Label Stock 3 inch ID core, 15 inch maximum diameter, 6 inch minimum width
10. Die Cutting rotary die
11. Installation and training
The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical capability to meet the Governments requirement and price. Offerors shall submit a fully executed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (June 2008) with their offer. Please note: Any interested offeror who has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website are urged to do so at the following address: https://orca.bpn.gov/. The clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb. 2007) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (June 2008) apply to this acquisition as well as the following clauses sited therein: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept. 2006); 52-211-6, Brand Name or Equal; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003); 52.222-3, Convict Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb. 2008); 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb.1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar. 2007); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug. 2007) (applies to all contracts); 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec. 2007); 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct., 2003); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug. 1996). All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement can be found in full text for at www.arnet.gov/far. All prospective offerors interested in submitting proposals MUST be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), www.ccr.gov to be eligible for award.
All proposals must meet all minimum specifications. It is incumbent upon all Offerors to provide proper documentation ensuring the equipment meets the minimum criteria. Award will be made to the vendor meeting the best value to the government including cost and technical factors. All transportation shipping costs are to be included in the proposal.
Offers must be received by Sept. 23, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EST at the HHS, Supply Service Center, ATTN: Allison Lempka, Bldg. # 14, Perry Point, MD 21902. Please note that late offers will be handled in accordance with the rules set forth in FAR Clause 52.212-1 (f) Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals . Faxed offers are acceptable, however it is the responsibility of the offeror to verify receipt of faxed documents. Offers may be faxed to: (410) 642-3566, ATTN: Allison Lempka. Offerors may also elect to transmit electronic copies to Allison.Lempka@psc.hhs.gov by the due date. Electronic copies must be in Adobe PDF format and it is the responsibility of the offeror to verify receipt of email copies.
