MODIFICATION
70 -- Networking Application
- Notice Date
- 5/28/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, Maryland, 20857-0001
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- 1055521
- Archive Date
- 6/17/2009
- Point of Contact
- Ashley P. Fowler, Phone: 3018279765, Ted L Weitzman, Phone: 301-827-7178
- E-Mail Address
-
Ashley.Fowler@fda.hhs.gov, ted.weitzman@fda.hhs.gov
(Ashley.Fowler@fda.hhs.gov, ted.weitzman@fda.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Food and Drug Administration is seeking quotations for a Social Bookmarking / Tagging and Expertise Identification Application for a base period plus two option years. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FDA-SOL-09-1055521 and is being issued as a "Brand Name or Equal To" Request for Quotation (RFQ). The suggested brand name for this requirement is Connect Beam. Other brands that can meet the requirements below will also be considered. The NAICS code is 511210 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to issue a fixed price purchase order for a base plus two option years and reserves the right to issue an award without discussions. The Statement of Work is included as an attachment. Price: The Government will evaluate proposed prices for a base period plus two option years. Consulting hours will be evaluated based on the maximum number of hours. Price is of less importance than technical capabilities. Award will not be automatically made on the basis of the highest technical merit. However price may become an important factor as the degree of equality between technical proposals becomes closer. FAR Provision 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) applies to this procurement. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). EVALUATION – Commercial Items: In accordance with FAR 12.301(c)(2), the provisions set forth below are provided in lieu of the clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (JAN 1999). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will offer the best value to the Government taking into consideration the following factors: Functionality- •The proposal demonstrates that the functionality of the product meets the mandatory requirements listed in Section 2.1 (Mandatory and Desirable Features). •The proposal demonstrates that the functionality of the product meets the desirable requirements listed in Section 2.1 (Mandatory and Desirable Features). Desirable requirements will be evaluated only if the product(s) meet all mandatory requirements. **Note to contractors**-- add a third column to the existing tables (which can be found on page 3 of the attachment) and use that space to specify if you support the requirement, and how. “How” can be through an explanation or reference to specific locations (pages) in documentation. Contractors can provide the documentation or reference it on a web site. Customer Support •The proposal demonstrates the capability to address the support requirements specified in Section 2.3 (Maintenance, Support & Upgrades) •The proposed Service Level Agreement meets the minimum requirements specified in Section 2.3 and describes the services above and beyond the minimum. Consulting Services Contractor should provide a service agreement that specifies the level of support services that will be provided if you are awarded the contract. It must demonstrate that it meets the minimal requirements. •The proposal demonstrates the capability and resources to meet the consulting requirements specified in Section 2.4 (Consulting Services). Contractors should provide the names and resumes of personnel that will provide the consulting services. There are no key personnel requirements for this. Contractors, your proposal should not exceed 20 pages, excluding any documentation provide that is referenced in response to Section 2.1. Clauses: The provision at FAR 52.212-1 titled, "Instructions to Offerors –Commercial" (JUN 2008), applies to this acquisition and is available at website: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html The provision at FAR 52.212-2, titled, "Evaluation of Commercial Items" (JAN 1999), is applicable to this acquisition. Vendors shall complete FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUN 2008). This can be done electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. The contracting officer will review the vendor’s online certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov to ensure that they are accurate and complete. If the vendor does not have active representations and certifications registered online they will be disqualified from being considered for award. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MARCH 2009), applies to this acquisition. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009) 52.219-28 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(D)(2) AND (3)). 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 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). 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) (E.O.’S, PROCLAMATIONS, AND STATUTES ADMINISTERED BY THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY). 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). 52.239-1 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS (AUG 1996)(5 U.S.C. 552A). In order to comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Government asks vendors to complete a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) and submit it with their quote. The technical standards applicable to this requirement are: §1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications §1194.41 Information, documentation, and support The 508 technical standards are available at http://www.section508.gov/. In accordance with FDA's three-way simplified acquisition invoice procedures the Contractor shall submit an original invoice or electronic invoice to the address listed in box 18a of this purchase order. The invoice must include: (i) Name and address of the Contractor; (ii) Invoice date and number; (iii) Purchase order number and line item numbers and; (iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered; (v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading; (vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered; (vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; (viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and (ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. (x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information. (xi)DUNS number. SOLICITATION INQUIRIES Inquiries concerning the solicitation document shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the following address: Ashley.Fowler@fda.hhs.gov ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED, IN WRITING, NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M., Eastern Time Thursday May 28, 2009. The Government will make every attempt to answer questions which will not automatically result in the extension of the due date for receipt of quotes. The Government cannot guarantee the answers will be issued at least 3 calendar days before the quote due date and time. All questions and their respective answers will be made available in the form of an amendment to this announcement RESPONSES TO THE COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 12:00 p.m. Eastern Tuesday June 2, 2009 emailed to Ashley.Fowler@fda.hhs.gov NOTICE OF AWARD: A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: FDA, US Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20993-0002, United States
- Zip Code: 20993-0002
- Zip Code: 20993-0002
- Record
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