This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. (ii) The solicitation number is VA101V-15-Q-0021 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations supplement (VAAR) can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ (FAR) and http://vaww.appc1.va.gov/oamm/vaar (VAAR) (iv) This solicitation is issued as a Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334111, and the size standard is 500 employees. (v) This requirement consists of the following line items: ITEMS REQUESTED FROM VR&E SERVICES 10/07/14 COMPUTER / CAMERA PACKAGE WITH ITEMIZED LIST Item Quantity Purpose iMac 27", 3.5GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.9GHz 32GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 4X8GB 1TB Fusion Drive NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M 4GB GDDR5 Keyboard with Numeric pad, Applecare 1 Main editing CPU Promise Technology 8TB Pegasus2 R4 RAID Storage 1 Redundant, high speed hard drives needed to handle video editing and storage Canon EOS C300 Cinema EOS Camcorder Body with Dual Pixel CMOS AF (EF Lens Mount) (Body Only) 1 Main production "A Camera", See attached #2 Canon EOS C100 Cinema EOS Camera with Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Body Only) 1 Production "B Camera", See attached #2 Zacuto C100 Z-Finder Pro 1 Viewfinder for C100 camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera (Body Only) 1 Third Camera, Still Photos, see attached #2 Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens for Canon EOS Cameras 1 For shallow depth of field and subjects at a distance Rokinon 14mm T3.1 Cine ED AS IF UMC Lens for Canon EF Mount 1 For shooting close ups of small things Rokinon T1.5 3 Cine Lens Kit for EF (24,35 and 85mm) 1 General purpose cine lens for interviews Letus35 MCS Action Cam Bundle for Canon EOS C300 and C100 with Follow Focus 1 "Follow focus" is a significant difference between "TV" shooting and "Cinema" shooting Sachtler Ace M Fluid Head with 2-Stage Aluminum Tripod & Mid-Level Spreader 2 Smooth moving tripods for C300 and C100 Cameras Canon BP-955 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (5200mAh) 4 Extra Batteries for C300 and C100 Canon LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1800mAh) 2 Batteries for 5D Mark III DSLR Digital Juice MiniBurst 128 / 256 3-Point Lighting System 1 Primary light kit for studio and field work Digital Juice MiniBurst 256 LED Portable Video Light System 1 Background or fill light MiniBurst 256 7.4V 6000mAh Rechargeable Lithium-ion Batteries 4 Extra light batteries DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Quadcopter with Extra Battery Bundle (with Gimbal) 1 Remote controlled UAV video camera for aerial shots. Mackie ProFX 8 8-Channel Mixer with Bag and Cover Kit 1 Audio mixing board for mixing multiple microphones Atomos Ninja Blade HDMI Recorder 1 Hardware replacement for Wirecast Pro 5, IOGEAR - 39' (11 m) USB 2.0 Booster Extension Cables 4 Camera to web caster cables Samsung UN32EH5000 32" Class LED HDTV 1 Monitor for webcasting Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Webcams 4 Cameras for webcasting Xcellon 4-Port Powered USB 3.0 Aluminum Hub (Black) 1 Powered hub for web cameras Impact Background Kit with 10 x 12' Stone Blue/Nickel Reversible Muslin Backdrop 1 Backdrop for interviews Signature Shipping to Pasadena, MD 21122 1 (vi) The following solicitation lists a complete package for a computer/camera system, hardware, software, and equipment that have been found to meet the Government's needs. This requirement is being issued for the brand names listed in each line item. Please see the attached justification which describes the need for the brand name items. (vii) Delivery shall be FOB Destination, with all delivery costs as part of the final total amount. The items listed above will be delivered to one of our Veteran's. The full address will be given at the time of award. The items will be delivered to Pasadena, MD 21122. (viii) A statement that the provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Products meet or exceed the brand specifications of the supplied part numbers. 2. Price (x) Please include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your offer or ensure it has been completed as part of your SAM.gov registration. (xi) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.204-10, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-3(ii), 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) apply to this solicitation: 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013), 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008), 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (NOV 1984), 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (DEC 2009), 852.246-70 Guarantee (JAN 2008), 852.246-71 Inspection (JAN 2008). Provisions: 852.215-70 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (DEC 2009), 852.273-74 Award Without Exchanges (JAN 2003). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) RESPONSES ARE DUE Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM eastern standard time (EST). Electronic offers will ONLY be accepted; submit quotation to - [email protected] (Contracting Specialist) (xvi) Please address questions to Joel Auer, Contracting Specialist, e-mail: [email protected] ? BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FAR PART 13 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES PROCUREMENT REQUEST VA101V-15-Q-0021/ PURCHASE ORDER (N/A) In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 11.105(a)(1), the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's needs " For brand name purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)). The requested brand name items are required as they are needed specifically for a Veteran's employment as part of their Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment plan. Due to the specific specifications of the items requested, substitutions are not acceptable as part of the Veteran's employment plan. Approval of the Brand Name Justification: Joel Auer 10/07/2014 Joel Auer - Contracting Officer Date (Proposed contract not exceeding $550,000)

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