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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation/synopsis reference number HQ002882338606 is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) and incorporates the following with the word “quoter” substituted for “offeror”. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-25 effective 22 Apr 2008 and DFARS Change Notice 20080423. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) (APR 2008): (a) Re para (a): NAICS 334220; small business size standard is 750 employees. (b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time order is issued and throughout performance. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) “lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable past performance.” Technical evaluation will be whether quoted items satisfy all requirements in CLIN 0001 description below. The item requested herein is unique to the manufacturer, and must interface with existing equipment. No substitutions will be accepted. (3) QUOTATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 1:00 PM PACIFIC TIME 22 SEP 2008 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Use attachment for quote submission, and may be emailed to [email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues email and fax may not result in your proposal arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you’re sending your quote via electronic means. (4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) (NOV 2007) with Alt 1 (APR 2002) or indication that reps and certs are in ORCA. CLIN 0001 QTY: 2 Each Unit Price: Total Amount: P/N: 908-9205-AIR Manufacturer: Broadcast Electronics Description: SERVER/STUDIO AUDIO VAULT MAIN; C/O: 1EA AUDIOVAULT SOFTWARE INCLUDES: AV-AIR, AV-SAT, AV-RPS, AV-PROD, AV-SCHEDULER, AUTO-IMPORT, VOICETRACKER, QUICK STARTS, AV-NFS, AV-NET, AV-FTP, CD RIPPER(PN 875-0030), 1EA DONGLE FOR AUDIOVAULT, USB(874-0027), 1EA AUDIOVAULT S/W LIC, 24/7 SUPPORT, ANNUAL FEE(978-7102-12PP), 2EA VX-882HR 4 PLAY/4 RECORD AUDIO CARD(814-0218-050), 1EA REMOTE CONTROL BEI CARD, PCI W/CABLE(874-0028-050), 1EA RACK MOUNT WORKSTATION CONTROL PROCESSOR W/KEYBOARD, MOUSE AND 17-IN LCD MONITOR(808-9415), 1EA PC UPGRADE TO 4GB RAM(SPECIAL), 1EA SATA CONTROLLER CARD(804-9056), 1EA PROMISE V-TRAK EXT SATA DRIVE CHASSIS(SPECIAL), 6EA ADDITIONAL SATA 500GB HARD DRIVES(804-9350). FOB Destination 30 days after receipt of order to Gaithersburg, MD The Government will consider quotes only from “authorized resellers” of Broadcast Electronics equipment. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if, after considering the additional administrative costs, it is in the Government's best interest to do so. All items must be quoted FOB Destination. It is the responsibility of all interested quoters to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the quoter by the Government. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to www.ccr2000.gov and follow the instructions. The Government will issue an order to the responsible quoter, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. This order will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (FEB 2007) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (APR 2008) FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (MAY 2004) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008) DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (APR 2008) Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMC clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information)(DMC) (JUN 2005) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment) (JUN 2006), will be included.

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