Turn-Key Workstation Digitization
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items 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. The solicitation number is 88310319Q00142 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06 effective September 10, 2019. This is a full and open RFQ under NAICS code 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER(S): See Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices. REQUIREMENT: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has a brand name or equal requirement for Workstations Capable of Video Digitization. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR provisions will be removed prior to award. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2018). EVALUATION (In lieu of FAR provision 52.212-2): Evaluation and award will be in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures at FAR 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation as prescribed by FAR 12.301(c)(2). See Attachment 7, Quotation Submission Instructions and Evaluation Criteria for additional instructions. Selection of the Contractor for this purchase order will be based on NARA's assessment of the best overall value to the Government. Accordingly, best value for this contract will be obtained through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation. Exceptions taken to any terms and conditions stated in the RFQ must be clearly outlined on a separate page of the Contractor's quotation entitled "Exceptions". The Contractor must also include a justification, and the cost impact of each exception noted. However, Exceptions may render the quotation unacceptable for award. The Government reserves the right to make an award on the initial quotation without communicating with contractors. For evaluation purposes, the total price for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) will be determined by multiplying the maximum quantity by the total firm-fixed price. The total price for each fixed-price CLIN will be determined by multiplying the quantity by the total firm-fixed price. The total price will be determined by summing the total firm-fixed prices of each CLIN. The evaluated total purchase order price will be determined by summing the total firm-fixed prices of all CLINs. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) - The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u) of this provision. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) - see Attachment 4, Additional NARA Terms and Conditions (Addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4). FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2019) - see Attachment 5, FAR Clauses for the full text of this clause and for additional applicable FAR clauses. FAR provision 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990). The Contractor is required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain registration until final payment in accordance with FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018). Full text provisions and clauses can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov. QUOTATION DUE DATE: Quotations must be received by 12:00 PM ET on September 25, 2019. Failure to submit quotations by the due date and time may result in rejection of the quotation as untimely. Contractors submitting via e-mail are cautioned to allow one extra business day for delivery and confirm receipt of quotation as the e-mail will need to pass through IT security. QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: NARA requests that contractors email one (1) copy of the quotation to: diane.harding@nara.gov. ;
Diane Harding, Contract Specialist, Phone 3018371786, Email DIANE.HARDING@NARA.GOV - Jean-Claude Amisial, Supervisor Contracting Officer, Phone 301-837-0521, Fax 301-837-3227, Email jean-claude.amisial@nara.gov
