COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Apple Computers and Displays

(I) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NRMAG000-9-19312DG.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30.

(IV) This procurement will be set aside for small business if qualified responses are received. The associated NAICS code is 423430. The small business size standard is 100 employees.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services:
CLIN 01: One (1) Mac Pro, Two Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Part Number: Z0G1
640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) + User's Guide
One 18x SuperDrive
Accessory kit
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB GDDR3
6GB (6X1GB)
Two 2.93GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
Apple Mighty Mouse

CLIN 02: One (1) Mac Pro, One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon
3GB (3x1GB)
640GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA 3Gb/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 512MB GDDR3
One 18x SuperDrive
Apple Mighty Mouse
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) and User's Guide

CLIN 03: Two (2) AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac Pro (CLINS 01 & 02)

CLIN 04: One (1) Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel)

CLIN 05: Four (4) Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch)

(VI) No refurbished equipment will be acceptable.

(VII) Place of delivery is National Severe Storms Laboratory, 120 David L. Boren Blvd., Norman, Oklahoma, 73072. Delivery shall be 10 Days ARO (or earlier), FOB Destination.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offerors are instructed to provide the brand name of an "equal" product, including manufacturer and model number.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government. Paragraph (a) is herby completed as follows: Award will be made to Contractor whose quote offers the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government will evaluate quotations based on the follow evaluation criteria: 1) Delivery, 2) Technical Compatibility and (4) Price.

(X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Feb 2009), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2008), applies to this acquisition.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Feb 2009) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply:
(6)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
(16) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2).
(17) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2008) (E.O. 11755).
(18) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Representation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).
(19) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
(20) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(22) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(29) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
(30)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2212 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).
(32) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statues administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(37) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
The following clauses under subparagraph (a) apply:
None in this subparagraph apply.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition:
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http:www.arnet.gov
The following other terms and conditions apply:
52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991)
52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991)
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)

(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price order resulting from this solicitation. Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 9:00 A.M. CDT on September 1, 2009. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Dena Grose. The fax number is (405) 325-6783 and email address is [email protected].

(XII) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Dena Grose, (405) 325-6513, [email protected].