Stop Theft Security Tracking plates (Brand Name restriction)
Acquisition Description: This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Fe...
Acquisition Description: This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,” as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-04, January 30, 2022. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334118- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is RFQ-NIAID-2131553 and this is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ), under a Brand Name restriction (considered limited source restriction). This requirement IS a TOTAL SET-ASIDE for small business under NAICS 334118. The vendors who submit a response to this RFQ must be an authorized seller/reseller of these products. BRAND NAME: NIAID requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the requirements as outlined. To be considered for award, vendors must provide the exact brand and model number of the product from the required brand-name owner/manufacturer, along with specific services and/or warranties that typically comes with these items when purchased directly from the owner/manufacturer. Project Description: National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID)’s Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO)/Office of Cyberinfrastructure and Computational Biology(OCICB)/Customer Services Branch (CSB) (collectively “Program”) has a requirement for security tracking plates to secure and track NIAID laptops, mobile devices, and other IT equipment. Specifically, Program needs “STOP” or “Stop Theft” branded security plates from American Connection Information Systems Inc., d/b/a Stop Theft (“ACIS Inc.” or “Stop Theft”). The security plates are metal STOP Security Tracking Plate that are printed with the NIH logo and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases name. The plates also include the statement: “Ownership Permanently Monitored – Police Traceable Tattoo Below.” The STOP Security Tracking Plate also includes a toll-free telephone number, for use both within and outside the United States. The STOP Security website is also printed on the plate. The patented STOP Security Plate removes incentives to steal equipment by eliminating the devices’ resale value. Metal plates, barcodes, and warning tattoos tell thieves that this laptop or mobile device has no value to them. If the rugged STOP Security Plate is forcefully removed, an indelible “Stolen Property” tattoo is revealed, rendering the device useless to thieves by reducing or eliminating illicit resale value. ACIS Inc. has a Stop Theft Security Tracking system “StopMonitor” that maintains databases for the NIH and NIAID. This database tracks over 13,497 NIAID laptops and mobile devices. Each STOP Security Tracking Plate contains a unique ID that is stored in the STOP Security Tracking database. If NIAID laptops or mobile devices are recovered, ACIS/Stop Theft contacts NIAID for recovery. Since 2005, NIAID has used this patented STOP Security Tracking Plates solution for securing and tracking NIAID laptops, mobile devices, and other IT equipment. STOP Security Tracking Plates solution has been used numerous times to locate misplaced, lost, or stolen NIAID laptops and mobile devices, resulting in them returned safely back to NIAID. Requirements: Brand Name Restriction items: Qty: 3,000; Part #: P02; Description: Security Plate(s) - Custom 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" x .012" Qty: 1; Part #: R02; Description: Graphic Design Fee - WAIVED, if standing art is used. Pending Signed Custom Art Proof Approval Qty: 30; Part #: G30s; Description: Installation Kit(s) - Each Kit is Enough for 100 Plates The overall package must come with Stop Theft’s StopMonitor real time asset tracking, geolocation, and data protection software system. Submission must include Shipping and Handling. Place of Performance or Delivery: NIAID 5601 Fishers Lane Room 6E53 Attn: Frederick Sparks Rockville, MD 20852 FOB: Destination The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By submitting an offer in response to this RFQ, confirms acceptance that the government terms and conditions will prevail over the award. The award will be based on the following: the capability to meet the brand name requirement and price. Submission shall be received not later than August 26, 2022 @ 4:00 PM EST Offers may be e-mailed to Lu Chang at
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