The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is posting a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for (4) Multi-Functional Copiers.

This amendment is to clarify the following question(s):

Q: Can Line Item "L" under the requirements be amended to include standard toner technology?

A: Unfortunately, we cannot amend the solicitation to modify the Line Item "L" requirement. The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Environmental Lab (EL) Headquarters Building was constructed using LEED guidelines by the Green Building Council of America. This system awards points for many different categories during and after construction in order for a building to be certified "Green". The new EL building achieved a LEED Gold rating due to many factors, one of which was reduction of waste materials from the building.

The solid ink copier/printers meet LEED requirements for reduction in consumable resources over that of conventional toner cartridges. In order to sustain the LEED guidelines that originated during the construction, the EL requires that the solid ink technology be used in order to enhance the LEED characteristics of the new building.
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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 written solicitation will not be issued.

Quotes are being requested via this synopsis and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requisition Number W81EWF-2193-6836 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. NAICS Code 333315 with number of employees not exceeding 500 will be used for this solicitation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS, Environmental Laboratory has a requirement for (4) Multi-Functional Copiers.

BACKGROUND:
The ERDC Environmental Laboratory has been tasked with purchasing (4) multi-functional copiers to replace existing systems. The new systems will meet current and future demands for copying, printing, and scanning documents.

REQUIREMENTS:
Each multi-functional copier should meet or exceed the minimum speicifications stated below:
a. 60 ppm black and white copy and print speed
b. 55 ppm color copy and print speed
c. 100 sheet capacity automatic document feeder
d. 84 ppm black and white scanning speed
e. 60 ppm color scanning speed
f. Three paper drawers for a total capacity of 3200 sheets that offer flexibility in drawer size for 11 x 17 paper.
g. 100-sheet bypass tray
h. Office finisher for 2-50 sheet multi-position stapling with off-set output
I. Three-hole punch
j. Network scanning and scan to email
k. Fast RIP with 1.5 GHz processor, 2GB RAM and 80GB hard drive
l. Solid Ink technology
m. Monthly maintenance support via separate contractual agreement

Clauses and Provisions that apply to this acquisition:
52.202-1, Definitions.
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-99, System for Award Management
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition;
52.212-3 Alt I , Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers for Disabilities
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-1, Payments
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004, Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:
Preparation Of Request For Quotation (RFQ). Reference clause 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items, The offeror shall submit (1) one copy of their quote for evaluation.

Your quotation MUST include literature detailing specifications of the item provided and a separate document that specifies EACH minimum requirement and
whether your product meets minimum requirements, exceeds minimum requirements, or does not meet minimum requirements. Your quotation could be rejected if this information is not provided.

Your quotation shall include a cover page that details the following:
1)Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, cage code, DUNS number, and tax identification number.
2)Statement addressing your current registration status in Systems Award Management (SAM)
3)Delivery Schedule FOB Destination - Quotation shall include shipping. Inspection and acceptance is at destination by the Government. Delivery is desired within 30 days after award. Vendors may propose alternative delivery terms in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(e).

EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS:
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award (1) one Firm Fixed Priced contract without discussions with offerors with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to make sure they have the most up to date information about this solicitation. Quotations are due NOT LATER THAN 8:00AM Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, September 21, 2012. All completed quotations and questions SHALL be emailed to Jamaya.Smith@usace.army.mil. No verbal responses will be provided. Government Point of Contact: Jamaya Smith, Contract Specialist, 601-634-5248 or Jamaya.Smith@usace.army.mil

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 written solicitation will not be issued.

Quotes are being requested via this synopsis and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requisition Number W81EWF-2193-6836 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. NAICS Code 333315 with number of employees not exceeding 500 will be used for this solicitation. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS, Environmental Laboratory has a requirement for (4) Multi-Functional Copiers.

BACKGROUND:
The ERDC Environmental Laboratory has been tasked with purchasing (4) multi-functional copiers to replace existing systems. The new systems will meet current and future demands for copying, printing, and scanning documents.

REQUIREMENTS:
Each multi-functional copier should meet or exceed the minimum speicifications stated below:
a. 60 ppm black and white copy and print speed
b. 55 ppm color copy and print speed
c. 100 sheet capacity automatic document feeder
d. 84 ppm black and white scanning speed
e. 60 ppm color scanning speed
f. Three paper drawers for a total capacity of 3200 sheets that offer flexibility in drawer size for 11 x 17 paper.
g. 100-sheet bypass tray
h. Office finisher for 2-50 sheet multi-position stapling with off-set output
I. Three-hole punch
J. Network scanning and scan to email
k. Fast RIP with 1.5 GHz processor, 2GB RAM and 80GB hard drive
I. Solid Ink technology
m. Monthly maintenance support via separate contractual agreement

Clauses and Provisions that apply to this acquisition:
52.202-1, Definitions.
52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards
52.204-99, System for Award Management
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition;
52.212-3 Alt I , Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
52.222-3, Convict Labor
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26, Equal Opportunity
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans
52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers for Disabilities
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans
52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-1, Payments
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
252.204-7003, Control Of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004, Alt A Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A
252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program
252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments

INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS:
Preparation Of Request For Quotation (RFQ). Reference clause 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors - Commercial Items, The offeror shall submit (1) one copy of their quote for evaluation.

Your quotation MUST include literature detailing specifications of the item provided and a separate document that specifies EACH minimum requirement and
whether your product meets minimum requirements, exceeds minimum requirements, or does not meet minimum requirements. Your quotation could be rejected if this information is not provided.

Your quotation shall include a cover page that details the following:
1)Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, cage code, DUNS number, and tax identification number.
2)Statement addressing your current registration status in Systems Award Management (SAM)
3)Delivery Schedule FOB Destination - Quotation shall include shipping. Inspection and acceptance is at destination by the Government. Delivery is desired within 30 days after award. Vendors may propose alternative delivery terms in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(e).

EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS:
The Government intends to evaluate offers and award (1) one Firm Fixed Priced contract without discussions with offerors with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to make sure they have the most up to date information about this solicitation. Quotations are due NOT LATER THAN 8:00AM Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, September 21, 2012. All completed quotations and questions SHALL be emailed to Jamaya.Smith@usace.army.mil. No verbal responses will be provided. Government Point of Contact: Jamaya Smith, Contract Specialist, 601-634-5248 or Jamaya.Smith@usace.army.mil