Perkin Elmer Optima 7300 Service and Maintenance

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 separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Prior to award offers must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).
Registration can be made in CCR by visiting http://www.ccr.gov.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 811219.
This acquisition is not set aside for small business.
FAR Clauses for this solicitation are included in attachment 2 herein document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-57

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting Service and Maintenance for EPA owned equipment manufactured by PerkinElmer for Optima 7300 Spectrometer DV ICP and accessories, S/N 077C0090801. 

The Service and Maintenance consist of all labor,parts,travel and two (2) preventive maintenance visits per year. Vendor shall provide service for the equipment within 24 -72 hours on-site and within 3 hours for phone support.

All service engineers/ technician must be trained and certified by PerkinElmer.
All parts must be manufactured from the original equipment manufacture.
All softwre updates must be included in the service.

Period of Performance is (POP) 7/1/12 - 6/30/13
Optional year 1 POP is   7/1/13/ - 6/30/14
Optional year 2 POP is   7/1/14 - 6/30/15

Please include separate prices for base year and option years.

Criteria and Basis for Selection for Award
In accordance with FAR 13.106 an award will be made to the schedule contractor that can provide the best value. Best value shall consist of vendor meeting all requirements as stated in this Request for Quote (RFQ) and attached Statement of Work (SOW) to technically qualify. After technical acceptance lowest quoted total firm fixed price.

52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items.
Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show -
(1) The solicitation number;
(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;
(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;
(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
(5) Price and any discount terms;
(6) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;
(7) A completed copy of the representations and certifications in attachment 3 herein as stated in FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);
(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

Offerors shall send quotes via email to stachowski.robert@epa.gov no later than 6:00 PM (EST) March 30, 2012. Quotes received after the required date and time will not be considered for award.

Point of Contact is Robert Stachowski 
stachowski.robert@epa.gov  (617) 918-1913