SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- DIAMONDWARE SOFTWARE
- Notice Date
- 1/31/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River, Building 441 21983 Bundy Road Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD, 20670, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N00421-07-R-0030
- Response Due
- 2/12/2007
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2007
- Description
- Solicitation Number N00421-07-R-0030 is hereby released as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Simplified procedures as described in FAR 12.3 will be used for acquisition of these commercial items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-15, effective 12 December 2006. Quotes are hereby requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the Special Communications Requirements (SCR) Division, St. Inigoes, MD, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for Commercial Items to DiamondWare LTD, 4856 E Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85206-4626, for procurement of two hundred and two (202) Radio Control Box (RCB) Licenses and three hundred and fifty-two (352) Client Licenses. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511, ?Custom Computer Programming Services?, with a size standard of $23.0M. The DiamondWare licenses must support Virtual Intercom Control functions and provide users with multi-party "toll call" quality conferencing via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) transport over an RF Link while also providing the capability to remotely control a tactical radio. The required V1.6 software licenses shall provide the following features: Automatic Updates, Graphical User Interface, Compact and Radio Nets, which together, add to the compact view a display of all active radio nets and the means to select the appropriate radio net for transmission; and Tutorial Bot, which integrates a context-sensitive trainer into the software. The trainer will monitor all user actions and provide the necessary information for peak performance. The continued procurement of this software is required to maintain interoperability and parts interchangeability within the already 22 fielded systems. DiamondWare is also the only Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution at this time that allows the user to remotely control radios through e-mails and allows support of the MILSTD 188 184. DiamondWare is the sole developer of the required software and holds the proprietary rights. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and Descriptions for this procurement are: *** CLIN 0001 - VICOM Control Software Upgrade Including Graphical User Interface (GUI), Compact, Radio Nets, and Tutorial BOT, Version 1.6, Licenses for Radio Control Boxes - (Qty - 202 Units Ea) and CLIN 0002 - VICOM Control Software Upgrade, Version 1.6, Client Licenses - (Qty - 352 Units Ea)*** The Government shall have full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable deliverables listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2006) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 EVALUATION?COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) does not apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ?COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2006), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2005), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2006) applies to this acquisition. (a) The Contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR Clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C 3553). (b) The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR Clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); (2) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)), (3) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Pub. L 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C 2323)(if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer), Alternate I; (4) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); (5) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (6) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (7) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); (8) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (9) 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126). (10) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). (e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to include any FAR clause, other than those listed below (and as may be required by an addendum to this paragraph to establish the reasonableness of prices under Part 15), in a subcontract for commercial items or commercial components?(1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). DFARS 252.212-7001 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2007), is incorporated by reference. The Contractor agrees to comply with the following list of DFARS clauses, which are included in this solicitation by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive Orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: (1) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a, -10d, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518, and 19 U.S.C 3301 note), (2) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, and (3) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Alternate I) (10 U.S.C. 2631). (b) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (e) of 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract, the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (10 U.S.C. 2241 note). The provision at 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2006) applies to this solicitation. The following clauses apply to this procurement: DFARS 252.204-7001 Commercial And Government Entity (Cage) Code Reporting, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Request, DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report, and NAVAIR 5252.232-9513 Invoicing Instructions and Payment. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Award is anticipated by 23 February 2007. Contract is to be FOB Destination to Receiving Officer, NAWCAD, Building 8115, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, and shall be Marked For (M/F) as specified. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. Parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This procurement is being contracted on the basis of ?other than full and open competition? pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1 ?Only one responsible source and no other goods or services will satisfy agency requirements.? THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Information is due to Rosa Harding, Contract Specialist, Code 2.5.1.2.3.1, Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division, Building 8110, Unit 11, Villa Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684-0010, by 3:30 P.M. EST, 12 February 2007. The DPAS rating for this solicitation is N/A. The Government will not pay for any information received and reserves the right to process the procurement based upon the responses received. Facsimile proposals shall be accepted. For information regarding this proposed procurement action, contact Rosa Harding, Code 2.5.1.2.3.1, Telephone 301-995-6037 or via e-mail rosa.harding@navy.mil. If an offeror is not able to contact the point-of-contact (POC) above, please fax correspondence/requests to the Contracting Officer care of the POC @ facsimile 301-995-8670.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), St. Inigoes, MD
- Zip Code: 20684-0010
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20684-0010
- Record
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