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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.This solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for products as defined herein. This procurement is utilizing Simplified Acquisitions Procedures (SAP). The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. The associated North American Industrial Classification System

(NAICS) code for this procurement is 561499, with a BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Headquarters (HQ) complex in Washington, DC operates a full-service mailroom, which supports all Agency Offices and operations. The EPA mailroom currently has a requirement to lease two automatic mail postage machines for a base period (plus 4 one-year option periods) to provide and maintain mailroom automatic labeling and postage metering equipment.The machines will be registered on EPA’s LAN and must be fully compatible with EPA’s Enterprise IT Operating Environment. In addition to the equipment lease, this contract must also include a full equipment service agreement to include a preventive maintenance schedule to ensure continuous and smooth operation of these machines. The vendor will coordinate with EPA mailroom and IT staff to fully install and configure the equipment upon delivery to the mailroom.The EPA requires two Quadient automatic mail postage machines, Model Number SMARTIX7DW70, with the accompanying S.M.A.R.T. Remote Configuration Training, Conveyor Stacker & Adaptor and S.M.A.R.T. Computer Stand for All-In-One PC, Full Wireless Keyboard & Mouse directly from the manufacturer, Quadient, Inc.All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following eight items. Partial quotations will not be accepted.The specifications are as follows:Qty Model / Part Number Description (include Serial Number, if applicable)2 SMARTIX7DW70 iX-7; 10lb WP + 70lb Ship Scale w/Display; DS; All-in-One PC; Zera Label Printer; SMART Mail Center SW w/5 Mail + 250 RTS/Print Lice2 SMART-REM-CONFIG S.M.A.R.T. Remote Configuration Training1 IXPWRSTACKER Conveyor Stacker & Adaptor2 SMARTCOMPSTAND S.M.A.R.T. Computer Stand for All-In-One PC, Full Wireless Keyboard & Mouse1 60-months of service calls. NTE 10 calls per month. Service calls include parts and labor. Provide Quadient trained certified tech POC(s) dedicated for EPA HQ.1 Dedicated POC(s) for EPA HQRefurbished or remanufactured instruments are not acceptable.Award shall be made to the offeror authorized by the Brand Name Justification memo and offering the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable quote. Justification to use the Brand Name was granted based on staying with the same manufacturer of Quadient to ensure continuity of experimental data. The Quadient has proprietary technology for both instrumental hardware services and repairs as well as instrument software updates required to ensure continuity of performance. No other instrumentation is available for EPA to use.The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:1. FAR 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)2. FAR 52.209-11, Representation By Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or Felony Conviction Under Federal Law (FEB 2016)3. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JUN 2020)4. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014)5. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2021)6. FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (JUN 2020)The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:1. FAR 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)2. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2018)3. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (JAN 2021)The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:Subparagraphs (b)(22)(i), (b)(27), (b)(28), (b)(29), (b)(30)(i), (b)(35)(i),(b)(36) (b)(44), (b)(48), (b)(51), (b)(58).4. Local Clauses EPA-H-42-102, Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration(a) Ship deliverable items, FOB Destination, No Later Than 30 Days After Award to:Headquarters (HQ)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyWilliam Jefferson Clinton East Building 1201 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC(b) Mark deliverables with:Headquarters (HQ)U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyWilliam Jefferson Clinton East Building 1201 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC(c) The contractor shall ensure that the contract number and information contained in paragraph (b) are placed on or adjacent to all exterior mailing or shipping labels of deliverable items called for by the contract, except for reports.EPA will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this contract. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® technical questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at fcsupport@unisonglobal.com.All responsible offerors may submit their quote via email to the Contract Specialist Tyler.Ani@epa.gov or via the FedConnect web portal. Submissions shall be received by the Contract Specialist not later than Friday, November 4, 2022 at 15:00 Eastern Time. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Vollman.jennifer@epa.gov. No questions will be received after February 1, 2023.