D -- SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION

Notice Date

May 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

ZIP Code

28533-0018

Solicitation Number

M00146-01-Q-N231

Response Due

June 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Debora Berget, Contract Specialist, 252-466-7766/Fax 252-466-8492/Email: bergetda@cherrypoint.usmc.mil

Description

The Naval Aviation Depot, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for the renewal of a software maintenance/support subscription. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to solicit Integrated Support Systems, Clemson, SC on a sole source basis; however all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. Request For Quote M00146-01-Q-N231 applies and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-21 (c) and Defense Acquisition Circular 98-24. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business and is under the North American Industry Classification System code 541519, with a small business size standard of $18.0. This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract. The contractor shall provide software support on SLIC/2B and CML AIX/Oracle Software (for 25 users). REQUIRED STANDARD OF WORKMANSHIP: All work to be performed under this contract shall be performed by technicians thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the operation and maintenance of the equipment specified. All services are to be performed in a highly professional manner. 1. Software maintenance for SLIC/2B 1 each Server Maintenance and 25 Client Maintenance 3TXP and Optional Modules: CML (AIX/Oracle) license for one (1) Server and twenty-five (25) Clients shall include but not be limited to the following: a. New versions of the software product and updates to software reference manuals. b. Electronic Support Line shall be provided. This will allow the users to communicate electronically in obtaining assistance with installation, usage and operational questions. c. Telephone support to help in identifying and resolving problems in the software, shall be provided. The prime system administrator will be Lucinda Barfield, Computer Scientist, V-22 FST, (252-466-5350). 2. The following Software shall be covered under this contract. Software is SLIC2B and must be kept current with the version of SLIC2B that Bell-Boeing uses. The contract shall provide upgrades in order to maintain version control throughout the V-22 program. The period of performance will be 30AUG01 through 29AUG02. The Evaluation factors: The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this RFQ to the technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror based on price alone. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers -- Commercial Items (Mar 2000). FAR 52.212-3 Alternate I, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1998), a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (May 1999). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2000), to include clauses (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (21) (24) and (26). DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). DARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (DEC 2000), applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b); DFARS 252.206-7000, Domestic Source Restriction; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Request for quote must be received no later than 3:oo PM, local time, 06 June 2001. You may Email or fax your quote to the above. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Attn: Debora Berget, PSC Box 8018 MCAS Bldg 159, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018. All quotes not sent through the US mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotes (excluding Email and faxes) must be delivered directly to building 159, first floor, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, Contracting Department. Direct delivery of quote is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. As of 31 May 1999, all Contractors must be registered in the Central Registration (CCR) Database as a condition of contract award. Contractors may register in the CCR through the World Wide Web at http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec or www.ccr2000.com or call the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. See note(s) 1 and 22.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010521/DSOL010.HTM (W-137 SN50M3H3)