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 HQ002981500017 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 238210; small business size standard is $12 million. (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 items requested herein are items 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 9 JUN3 2008 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quotations 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: 1 JB Unit Price: Total Amount: Description: BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR UPS MODEL 9390, SN EX532CAA10. THE JOB INCLUDES SUPPLYING NEW 80 DEKA BATTERIES, MDL 31HR5000, REMOVAL OF OLD BATTERIES, INSTALLATION OF NEW BATTERIES, EPA APPROVED DISPOSAL OF OLD BATTERIES, AND FREIGHT, WITH 3 FULL YEAR FACTORY WARRANTY OF DEKA BATTERIES. The Government will consider quotes only from “authorized representative ” of the equipment manufacturer who can effectively perform this job. This will be a brand name only procurement. Substitutes will not be accepted based on the attached brand name justification. 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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