PRESOL | 69 | The Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems (PMTRASYS) intends to contract, on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis, with Alelo Tactical Language Training, LLC.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 14, 2008 FBO #2453
SOLICITATION NOTICE

69 -- The Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems (PMTRASYS) intends to contract, on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis, with Alelo Tactical Language Training, LLC.

Notice Date: 8/12/2008
Notice Type: Presolicitation
NAICS: 511210 — Software Publishers
Contracting Office: Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, M67854 MARCORSYSCOM / PM TRASYS
ZIP Code: 00000
Solicitation Number: M6785408R8139
Response Due: 8/25/2008
Archive Date: 8/25/2008
Point of Contact: Sherri Marquis 407-380-4895 Sherri Marquis sherri.marquis@usmc.milFred Boehne fred.j.boehne@usmc.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subart 12.6 and guidance of FAR 13.5 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation and no other solicitation document will be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals number M67854-08-R-8139. This number is for tracking purposes only. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 511210. The SBA size standard in Million of Dollars is 23.0. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems (PMTRASYS) intends to contract, on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis, with Alelo Tactical Language Training, LLC, (hereinafter Alelo), 11965 Venice Boulevard, STE 402, Los Angeles, CA 90066-3978 for the purchase of one year of computer programming and application software upgrades (Tactical Bahasa software executable program) and warranty service for a Period of Performance of 30 September 2008 thru 29 September 2009. PMTRASYS currently uses software applications developed by Alelo to train its Marines in various languages essential in communicating when deployed to the Middle East. The proposed contract action resulting from this synopsis/solicitation for commercial services is the Governments intention to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Interested persons/parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis/solicitation will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement, and for informational purposes of future procurements. The contractor for this proposed Sole Source contract is: Alelo, Cage Code 37RE6. This is a Sole Source Procurement. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder proposal conforming to the solicitation which will be most advantageous and BEST VALUE to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply to this synopsis/solicitation: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications52.212-1 Instructions to OfferorsCommercial Items52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and ConditionsCommercial Items52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, and 31)52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations52.219-2 Equal Low Bids52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755)52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126)52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212)52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793),52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212),52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 196552.222-46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees52.222-50 Combat Trafficking in Persons(AUG 2007)52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006)(E.O. 12722,12724,13059.13067,13121, and 13129)52.229-1 State & Local Taxes52.232-25 Prompt Payment52.232-32 Performance Based Payments52.232-33 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration52.246-4 Inspection of Services Fixed Price52.249-2 Termination for the Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price)52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) applies to this combined Synopsis/Solicitation: 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders 252.225-7001 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payments FIRM FIXED Price Proposals may be submitted on company letterhead stationary and must include the following information: Cost breakdown, Unit Price, Extended Price, Delivery, Payment Terms, discount offered for prompt payment and any government discount applied and warranty information. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is Wednesday, 25 August 2008 @ 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Facsimile and e-mail quotes are acceptable (no phone calls will be accepted) and may be faxed to 407-381-8817 or E-mailed to the primary POC: sherri.marquis@usmc.mil, Contract Specialist or the secondary POC john.e.lynch2@usmc.mil, Contracting Officer. Contracting Office Address: Marine Corps Systems Command PM TRASYS12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, Florida 32826-3275 *PLEASE NOTE* Offerors are to provide Firm Fixed Prices by 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, 25 August 2008. Offerors Submission shall include Completed Offerors Reps and Certs FAR 52.212-3 to include Tax Identification Number (TIN) NOTICE TO OFFERORS CONCERNING REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: This solicitation contains FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration and FAR Provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications. In accordance with FAR 4.1201 prospective contractors are required to submit annual representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov. Please ensure completion prior to submission of your quote. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION Purchase of the Tactical Bahasa software executable program, which is Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) for the existing Tactical Language Training System software previously purchased by the Government from Alelo, is necessary for the continued training of PMTRASYS Marines deployed to the Middle East. Alelo is the creator developer and patent holder of the Tactical Bahasa software executable program Software and is the only known contractor that can provide the Tech Support and Warranty Service and required Upgrades for this system. To develop and duplicate this effort would cost the Government an estimated amount of: $10 to $15 Million Dollars over a five year period. The estimated cost for the Tactical Bahasa software executable program software and warranty is $539,000.
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69 -- The Marine Corps Systems Command, Program Manager for Training Systems (PMTRASYS) intends to contract, on a NON-COMPETITIVE basis, with Alelo Tactical Language Training, LLC.