The Bureau of the Census is issuing this notice as 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: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 51-SO-BC-12-0027 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This is a small business set-aside. This requirement is being issued based upon FAR 52.232-18, Availbility of Funds, meaning funds are not currently available, but if funds do become available the requirement will be awarded.

DESCRIPTION:
Knife folder each 0001

Heidelberg VFZ-52 product number 1224429280 with a
delivery stacker. This is a brand name or equal requirement request.

Folder must be 100% compatible with Duplo DSF5000
booklet maker system and Bourg BDX system used with
Xerox DT180HLC printing systems.
- Needs to have left or right exiting options.
- Adjustable height input.
- Mobile locking casters.
- Top Down or Bottom up Folding

The warranty for this system shall be at least one year on
all parts and labor, to include; transportation, meals, and lodging of vendor
personnel. Vendor is to provide delivery, installation, testing, and
training.

Operator training for up to thirty Census employees.
Maintenance training for up to ten Census employees.
Vendor is to provide all operator and maintenance
manuals, to include but not limited to schematics, wiring
diagrams, parts placement, parts breakdown,
troubleshooting matrix.
System will need to have an optional delivery stacker.
- Needs to be fit either side of folder.
- Height adjustable.
- Locking casters.

Folder must be able to half fold a booklet of 6, 24lb
sheets.

All equipment must meet current OSHA and FCC
requirements.

ACCEPTANCE:
Output evaluation will be determined by NPC during final acceptance. Final acceptance will be accomplished at the NPC facility. Vendor will provide all operators, installers, technicians, and other personnel to perform final operational testing and adjustment.
The U. S. Census Bureau anticipates one award resulting from this notice and may award without discussion. Delivery is FOB destination to: U. S. Census Bureau, Building 60F, 1621 Dutch Lane, Jeffersonville, IN 47132. Delivery not later than: 90 days from date of award.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluations-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms, Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items.