This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number SP7000-15-Q-1020.

This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-31 effective 19 MAR 2009, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DCN 20090115 edition, and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD) Current to Revision 5, and PROCLTR 2009-12.

This acquisition is unrestricted. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 333316 and the small business size standard is 1000.

DLA DS has a requirement to purchase 2 Noritsu QSS Green II Stand Alone Digital Dry Printer Systems / Accessories / Supplies or Equal -
Length of 1757.7mm (69.2") enabling an extensive range of print sizes 69.2" paper advance; Print both roll paper and/or single sheets High resolution prints: 1440dpi x 1440dpi; Correction technology and raw image file processing High quality raw image prints Adjustable platen Gap Power capacity -1,000 VA or less Must fit in a 27.5" x 36" footprint
This Solicitation will be Brand Name or Equal.
Schedule of Supplies/Services

CLIN 0001 - Noritsu QSS Green II Stand Alone Digital Dry Printers or Equal QTY 2

CLIN 0002 - Accessories: Z811706-02 Paper Magazine or Equal QTY 2

CLIN 0003 - Paper:
H073199-00 6" x 328 Feet (2 rolls/case) Semi-Glossy or Equal QTY 10
H073210-00 10" x 328 Feet (2 rolls/case) Semi-Glossy or Equal QTY 10
H073211-00 12" x 328 Feet (2 rolls/case) Semi-Glossy or Equal QTY 2

CLIN 0004 - Ink:
H086075-00 Black Ink Cartridge (BK) (500ML) or Equal QTY 1
H086076-00 Cyan Ink Cartridge (C) (500ML) or Equal QTY 1
H086077-00 Magenta Ink Cartridge (M) (500ML) or Equal QTY 1
H086078-00 Yellow Ink Cartridge (Y) (500ML) or Equal QTY 1

CLIN 0005 - Bridge Warranty (BWA)
Extends labor to one (1) full year the same as parts QTY 2

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form (SF) 1449.

52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal
As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision:

Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.
(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-
(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;
(2) Clearly identify the item by-
(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;
(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and
(4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification.
(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.
(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.
(End of provision)

OFFER SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS - Quotes must include the following items. Submission of a quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.

1. Quotations may be submitted in contractor format and shall include:

(1) Company name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and FAX number

(2) Solicitation number

(3) Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

(4) Unit Price and extended price for CLIN

(5) Technical information (as stated below under FAR 13.106-2)

(6) Signed acknowledgements of amendments (applicable only if any amendments are issued against this solicitation)

2. Contractors are required to include a copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7000-Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its proposal or may indicate completion of the representations and certifications on the internet at http://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to include the certifications along with the price proposal or to complete the certifications on the internet may result in elimination from consideration for award.

FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotations or Offers - The Government intends to evaluate quotes in response to this quotation and will award one firm-fixed priced contract to the lowest price, technically acceptable contractor whose quote represents the lowest price. Therefore, to be considered for award, contractors are required to submit descriptive product literature/technical information which clearly indicates the product offered meets the Government minimum requirements. This information will be used to determine technical acceptability. Technical information will be evaluated for acceptability (only) on a pass/fail basis and will not be rated. Any contractor who has submitted technically acceptable product information will then have its quote evaluated for price.

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