Photocopier supplies and services on a firm fixed price (cost per copy) charge

The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a proposal for providing Photocopier Supplies and Services based on a firm fixed price (cost per copy) charge in Brussels, Belgium.

Your proposal must be submitted in an enclosed sealed envelope marked "Proposal Enclosed - SBE20015R0021" to the U.S. Embassy, attn: Contracting Officer, Regentlaan 27, 1000 Brussels on or before 1600 Hrs. on April 13, 2015. No proposal will be accepted after this time. Any other documentation should be mailed in a separate envelope, clearly marked as SBE20015R0021.

The Work Statement and all other terms and conditions are contained in the enclosed Request for Proposal (RFP). The contract which will result from this RFP is estimated to run from June 1, 2015 thru May 31, 2016, with four one-year options, pending availability of funds.

In order for a proposal to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

-SF-1449 (page 1 of RFP) Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (blocks 12 thru 26, as appropriate, and blocks 30a, 30b and 30c.
-Section 1, Pricing Schedule.
-Section 5. Representations And Certifications.
-Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - Defense Base Act- Covered Contractor Employees, 652.228-70.
-Additional information as required in Section 3.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

This solicitation will also be issued on the Embassy's website at http://belgium.usembassy.gov/contract_opportunities.html.

All contractors have to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 5.207. Therefore prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

Direct any questions regarding the administrative matters of this solicitation in writing to Brian E. Kressin, Contracting Officer, or Danny Coppens in the GSO/Procurement Office. Questions must be written in English and may be sent via e-mail to BrusselsBids@state.gov or to fax number 02/811-4774.