D -- GRB SOFTWARE LICENSES

Notice Date

September 20, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph AFB Contracting Office, 395 B Street West Suite 2, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4525

ZIP Code

78150-4525

Solicitation Number

FUFPC511660100

Response Due

September 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Gloria Marshall, Purchasing Agent, Phone 210-652-5183, Fax 210-652-2759, Email gloria.marshall@randolph.af.mil -- Jody Ehrhardt, Contract Specialist, Phone 210-652-5183, Fax 210-652-2759, Email jody.ehrhardt@randolph.af.mil

Description

The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB intends to award on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR Part 6.302.Award will be made on a sole source basis to Government Retirement and Benefits, Inc. (GRB), Alexandria, VA, under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number FUFPC511660100 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. The SIC Code is 7372, size standard is $18.0 and the NAICS code is 811212. The Contract is for the purchase of software licenses and maintenance support for the Integrated Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) and the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) database software used in support of the Civilian Modernization network computer system for HQ AFPC/DPDXRA. This software provides the singular web based human resource office for civilian personnel records across the Civilian Modernization network. This software is critical to ensure total access to all personnel records in the Civilian Modernization database. The software allows users to remotely retrieve employee records from the database. Using the contracting series GS-1102 as an example, the EBIS/IVRS software maintains civilian personnel data such as certification levels, current position data, academic-education information, and the contracting officer warrant data. The required software license and maintenance support will sustain the same web based human resource office functions. Within 48 hours of a work stoppage notification, the vendor shall fully define the problem, identify alternative fixes, and report findings and recommendations to the government for review and approval. The period of performance is 01 Oct 01 ? 30 Sep 02. Award is anticipated on 01 Oct 01 contingent upon the availability of funds. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Paragraph ( c ) of this clause is tailored as follows: ( c ) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of : (1) Administrative changes such as changes in the paying office, appropriation data, etc. (2) No cost amended shipping instructions (ASI) if?(A) The ASI modifies a unilateral purchase order, and (B) The contractor agrees verbally or in writing, (3) Any change made before work begins if?(A) The change is within scope of the original order, (B) The contractor agrees; ( C ) The modification references the contractor?s verbal or written agreement. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. 52,219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated facilities. 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332, Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). In addition, DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or Executive Order applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit written price notice to include discount terms, site locations, past performance information, and firm evidence of their ability to perform. All responses will be fully considered, but must be submitted on the EBIS/IVRS License renewal/Software support products, ?or equals? will not be accepted. Offeror must provide cage code and ensure that they are registered in the Central Contractor registration (CCR). Award will be made using simplified Acquisition Procedures, therefore, the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered b this agency. Offerors are due at 12 Contracting Squadron not later then 230PM, Central Time, 25 Sep 01 and should reference the solicitation listed above. Offerors must include with their proposal a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at www.ccr2000.com. Email your quotes/questions to Gloria Marshall at gloria.marshall@randolph.af.mil =20

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