The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a requirement for TAA and 508 compliant Programmable Keyboards. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation for this requirement; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. No solicitation document exists and requests for same will be considered non-responsive. Interested sources should indicate their ability to provide at a minimum the specifications as listed and if available on GSA Federal Supply Schedules. CLIN 0001- TAA and 508 Compliant Programmable Keyboard with minimum specifications as identified below, Quantity 1. The keyboard is to be delivered, tested and approved prior to the purchase of an additional 499 keyboards under CLIN 0002. CLIN 0002 - TAA and 508 Compliant programmable keyboards with minimum specifications as identified below, Quantity 499 SPECIFICATIONS: (1) Fully programmable (2) Minimum of 16 Function keys (3) Embedded numberic keypad (printed) (within the alpha keys) (4) PS-2 connector - USB connection is acceptable. (5) Custom printing of keys - current SCRIPS keyboard layout is provided. Layout will be coordinated with NGIT, SCRIPS PO, and the business units. (6) Section 508 compliant See Attachment for keyboard layout. This solicitation is for the purchase of one (1) programmable keyboard, to be delivered and tested for compatibility prior to the agreement to purchase an additional 499 keyboards under this request. The total price to be evaluated shall be based on 500 programmable keyboards. Delivery Requirements: Delivery terms are FOB Destination. Keyboards will be delivered to various locations within the NCR. QUOTE PREPARATION: Offerors shall prepare quotes in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial and shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial. Responses that do not contain this information will be considered non-responsive. EVALUATION: Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2 with the following significant evaluation factors: Technical and Cost. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The contractor will be required to comply with FAR clause No. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, in its entirety. Under FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, the contractor shall comply under paragraph (b) with the following FAR Clauses: 52.203-6, 52.209-4, 52-212-14, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52-225-1, 52.225-2, 52.233-3 and 52.239-1. Quotes shall be sent to: Internal Revenue Service, Office of Procurement, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, Attn: Patricia Session, OS:A:P:I:D:A, before 10:00 am., E.S.T., July 3, 2008. E-mail quotes will be accepted and should be sent to [email protected]. These responses must arrive at the place and by the time specified in this solicitation. These responses must contain required signatures. Facsimile bids that fail to furnish required representations or information or that rejects any of the terms, conditions, and provisions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The reference number for this request for quote is Q8QT17IEC19. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by June 24, 2008. Questions will be accepted by email to [email protected]. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.