SOLICITATION NOTICE
59 -- Headphones for SMDC BattleLab
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334310
— Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 North Newport Road, Suite 211, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749
- ZIP Code
- 80916-2749
- Solicitation Number
- W9126004T0012
- Response Due
- 9/17/2004
- Archive Date
- 11/16/2004
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W91260-04-T-0012 and is unrestricted. This solicitation document and incorporate d provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24. DESCRIPTION: QuietComfort(R) 2 (QC2) Headphones for SMDC Battle Lab. The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications. With that, the term or equal is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here a nd applied to all items and components discussed hereafter. The offeror shall deliver all items and quantities within five (5) business days after receipt of Purchase Order, to include all associated parts, components, and hardware, as described below in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001. Offerors shall structure their proposal to include a price for: CLIN 0001 - QuietComfort(R) 2 Headphones. Bose P/N 029354 or equal. Qty: 200 Each. Patented Acoustic Noise Cancelling? headphone technology, Acoustic Structure of the TriPort? headphone system, Active equalization, Single earcup audio cable, Detachable audio cable with built-in Hi/Lo switch, Right earcup rotation, QuietComfort? ear cushi ons, Adjustable headband, Low battery life indicator, Dual plug adapter, 1/4-inch stereo phone adapter, 5-foot extension cord, Portable carry case. Quotes citing products and/or services offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract must include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's quote. Products and/or ser vices not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical/functional capabilities offered. Catalog cutsheets, system design and configuration drawings or layouts, and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's quote. Manufacturer's standard commercial warranty is desired. See in this respect DFARS 52.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. All items are required to be delivered FOB Destination within five (5) business days after receipt of Purchase Order, which presumes contract award no later than 20 September 2004. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space and Command, SMDC-BL-WC, 2525 AVIATION WAY, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are betwe en the hours of 0730 and 1630 MT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers - Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. Any interested/qualified small business sources that believe they can provide the required products or services must respond no later than 12:00 Noon, Mountain Time, 17 September 2004. Award is anticipated no later than 20 September 2004. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability - ability to provide the products stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Delivery Schedule - ability to meet required delivery date; and (4) Total Proposed Price, inclusive of shipping costs and warranty price - most advantage ous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria is listed in descending order of importance. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth he rein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herei n. Offeror's that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award will be made without discussion; therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative A ction for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy Amer ican Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed t o US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-CM-S, 350 Vandenberg Street, Peterson AFB, Colorado 80914. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile or email, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt due date/time set for receipt of proposals - see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 12:00 Noon, Mountain T ime, 17 September 2004. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is George P. Knowlton at (719) 554-1967, fax (719) 554-8405 or at e-mail george.knowlton@smdc-cs.army.mil.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Space Command ATTN: SMDC-CM-S, 350 Vandenberg Street Colorado Springs CO
- Zip Code: 80914-4914
- Country: US
- Record
- SN00671399-W 20040915/040913212428 (fbodaily.com)
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