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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  NC6100090832 is issued as a request for quote.  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-37.  All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency.  A firm-fixed price award is anticipated from this solicitation.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a small, independent regulatory Agency, with the mission of protecting consumers from the risk of injury and death; relating to 15,000 different types of products, under its jurisdiction.  Though a small Agency, CPSC often provides important safety information vital to keeping consumers safe.  The CPSC has a requirement for two (2) Hybrid Test Dummies (Please see the Attachment).

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.  Award of this solicitation shall be made to the low priced technically acceptable offeror.  In order to be considered acceptable, the offeror must meet the requirements set forth above.  An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award.  The Government will award on an all or none basis.  Evaluation of offers will be based upon the total price quoted for all items.  A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.  All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer.  The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.  The clause at 52.212-5, contract terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition with the following additional FAR clauses: 52-203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I, and 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.

Quotes should contain vendor's DUNS and TIN numbers, as well as their contract number.  Price quote should be submitted to Wendy Wallace, Contract Specialist, General Services Administration, FAS, AAS no later than 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2009 via e-mail:[email protected] with a cc: to [email protected]. 

In order to be considered for award, all vendors must me registered in the IT Solutions Systems.  Any contractor that is not registered at time of award, shall not be considered for award.  Contractor's can register at:

https://web.itss.gsa.gov/itss/v41_helpdocs.nsf/HomeTellMeRegAbout/About+Contractor+Registration?OpenDocument

The instructions for ITSS registration is as follows:

The following are the Instructions for ITSS Registration for your company and company POC:

 (1) Company Registration

 From your browser: Go to the URL http://web.itss.gsa.gov

Open the ITSS Home Page. See Accessing the ITSS Home Page for more details.

Click on the New User Registration link under the Username login box.

Click the Vendor Company button.

Enter your company's name in the Company Name field. Be specific and accurate. Avoid acronyms and abbreviations.

 (2) Company POC Registration

 From your browser: Go to the URL http://web.itss.gsa.gov

Open the ITSS Home Page. See Accessing the ITSS Home Page for more details.

Click on the New User Registration link under the Username login box.

Click the Register a Person button and follow the instructions.

If you have any questions call the registration helpdesk at 877-234-2889 - Option 2

Electronic submission must be compatible with MS Office 2003. 

You may e-mail: [email protected] with any questions or concerns.   

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