PRESOL | 70 | Tuxedo Software Annual Maintenance Renewal - TIRNO-11-Q-00073

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 02, 2011 FBO #3385
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Tuxedo Software Annual Maintenance Renewal - TIRNO-11-Q-00073

Notice Date: 2/28/2011
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 541519 — Other Computer Related Services
Contracting Office: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Office Procurement (OS:A:P), 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 500, Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745
ZIP Code: 20745
Solicitation Number: TIRNO-11-Q-00073
Archive Date: 3/17/2011
Point of Contact: Timothy A. Whitaker, Phone: 2022832746, Russell E. Critterton, Phone: 2022831396
E-Mail Address: timothy.a.whitaker@irs.gov, russell.e.critterton@irs.gov
(timothy.a.whitaker@irs.gov, russell.e.critterton@irs.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: Please refer to the requirement notice. This is 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. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to solicit and award a contract for the purchase of Tuxedo SW Maintenance Renewal. The requested requirement is for software support for BEA Tuxedo OLPT middleware maintenance in support of The Electronic Management System (EMS) development and testing, and also for software thus supporting the strategic objectives of the IRS regarding the receipt of electronically filed tax forms and Electronic Tax Documents. The Tuxedo Software Maintenance Renewal is a Brand name specific commercial of-the-shelf (COTS) product. The Government intends to award one (1) Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Period of Performance for the Software Maintenance renewal shall be one year after receipt of the order (ARO). This notice of intent constitutes the only solicitation for this requirement; quotes are being requested and a written Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be issued. Contractors interested in this requirement should submit clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement. The solicitation number is TIRNO-11-Q-00073 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 2005-44 are incorporated into this RFQ. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519. The IRS is purchasing the items listed below: Qty: 1 each Purchase of: Tuxedo Software Maintenance Renewal. Purchase includes the following line items: (1)TX81-Conuser-56-DL Tux 8.1, Concurrent user, 56 Bit, DL Per Concurrent user, 7x24 annual maintenance. (2)TX80-CONSUR-56-DL Tux 8.0, Concurrent user, 56 Bit, DL Per Concurrent user, 7 x 24 annual maintenance. (3)TX80-SDK-56-DL-M24X Tuxedo 8.0 – Dev Kt, 56 Bit, DL 7 x 24 annual maintenance. All resellers/manufacturers that can perform the equivalent function/services should submit a price quote to the following e-mail addresses: Timothy.A.Whitaker@irs.gov, Contract Specialist and Russell.E.Critterton@irs.gov, Contracting Officer. In order to be considered, you must submit your cost quote and/or technical proposal no later than 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. All quotes shall include: Price(s), FOB Point of Contact (name and telephone number), contract number if applicable, delivery date, business size, payment terms, Taxpayer Identification Number and Dun & Bradstreet number. All products/services must be in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and anyone desiring to do business with the federal government must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) www.ccr.gov. All RFQ questions must be submitted to me or Russell Critterton, in writing, via e-mail prior to closing date and time. Further information on this RFQ will not be supplied by telephone. The following clauses are incorporated by reference to contract number TIRNO-10-Q-00073. 1 1052.204-9001 Identification/Badging Requirements IDENTIFICATION/BADGING REQUIREMENTS (MAR 1998) During the period of this contract, access to IRS facilities for contractor representatives shall be granted as deemed necessary by the Government. All contractor employees whose duties under this contract require their presence at any Treasury, or Treasury bureau, facility shall be clearly identifiable by a distinctive badge furnished by the Government. In addition, corporate identification badges shall be worn on the outer garment at all times. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to provide this corporate identification. Upon the termination of the employment of any contractor personnel working on this contract, all Government furnished identification shall be returned to the issuing office. All on-site contractor personnel shall abide by security regulations applicable to that site. [End of clause] 2 1052.239-9007 Access, Use or Operation of IRS Information Technology (IT) Systems by Contractors In performance of this contract, the contractor agrees to comply with the following requirements and assume responsibility for compliance by his/her employees: 1. IRS Information Technology Security Policy and Guidance. All current and new IRS contractor employees authorized staff-like (unescorted) access to Treasury/IRS owned or controlled facilities and information systems, or work, wherever located, on those contracts which involve the design, operation, repair or maintenance of information systems and access to sensitive but unclassified information shall comply with the IRS Information Technology Security Policy and Guidance, Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 25.10.1. A copy of IRM 25.10.1 may be requested from the contracting officer or Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Notice: The IRS Policy 87-04 which authorizes limited personal use of IT systems by IRS employees does not apply to contractor employees. 2. Access Request and Authorization. Within (10) calendar days after contract award, issuance of a task order or other award notice, or acceptance of new or substitute contractor employees by the COTR, the contractor shall provide the COTR a list of names of all applicable contractor employees and the IRS location(s) identified in the contract for which access is requested. A security screening, if determined appropriate by the IRS and in accordance with IRM 1.23.2, Contractor Investigations, and Treasury Directive Policy (TD P) 71-10, Chapter II, Section 2, will be conducted by the IRS for each contractor employee requiring access to IRS_ IT systems, or as otherwise deemed appropriate by the COTR. The Government reserves the right to determine fitness of a contractor employee assigned staff-like access under a contract and whether the employee shall perform or continue performance under the contract. Security screenings of contractor employee which reveal the following may be unacceptable under this contract: conviction of a felony, a crime of violence or a serious misdemeanor, a record of arrests for continuing offenses, or failure to file or pay Federal income tax (not an inclusive list). Upon notification from the National Background Investigations Center (NBIC) of an acceptable contractor employee security screening, the COTR will complete an Online 5081, Information System User Registration/Change Request, for each prime or subcontractor employee and require an electronic signature from each employee indicating the contractor employee has read and fully understands the security requirements governing access to the Service_s IT systems. IRS approval of the Online 5081 is required before a contractor employee is granted access to, use or operation of IRS IT systems. IRM 25.10.1 includes more detailed information on the Online 5081. 3. Contractor Acknowledgement. The contractor also acknowledges and agrees that he or she understands that all contract employees must comply with all laws, IRS system security rules, IRS security policies, standards, and procedures. The contractor also acknowledges that a contract employee_s unsanctioned, negligent, or willful violation of the laws, IRS system security rules, IRS security policies, standards, and procedures may result in the revocation of access to IRS information technology systems, immediate removal from IRS premises and the contract, and for violations of Federal statute or state laws, the contract employee may be arrested by Federal law enforcement agents. 4. Unauthorized Use of IRS Resources Contractor employees shall not use IRS information technology equipment/resources for activities that are personal in nature or illegal. Other types of actions that are unauthorized include but are not limited to: (a) Creating, copying, transmitting, or retransmitting greeting cards, screen savers, video, sound (including streaming video or music) or other large file attachments; subscribing to unofficial LISTSERVs or other services that create a high-volume of email traffic, or using e-mail practices that involve ongoing message receipt and transmission (referred to as instant messaging/messenger). Using _Push_ technology on the Internet, (e.g. subscribing to a service, not authorized by the IRS, that gathers information and sends it out automatically to subscribers), and continuous data streams such as streaming stock quotes are inappropriate uses. (b) Accessing personal e-mail accounts such as AOL or Hotmail through the IRS Internet firewall, hacker_s information or tools, chat rooms (involving instant messaging) or gambling sites; (c) Creating, downloading, viewing, storing, copying, or transmitting sexually explicit or sexually oriented materials such as adult pornography; (d) Downloading, copying, and/or playing of computer video games; (e) Posting agency information to external news groups, bulletin boards or other public forums without authorization; and (f) Accessing child pornography, bondage and bestiality, obscenity or other types of images that violate criminal law. Any unauthorized use may be reported to the Contracting Officer_s Technical Representative (COTR), the Contracting Officer, and the Department of Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). 5. Replacement Personnel. Replacement personnel must be acceptable to the COTR. The contractor shall agree to remove the person assigned within one day of official notification by the Government and provide a replacement within five days. New hires or substitutions of personnel are subject to an acceptable IRS security screening conducted by the IRS National Background Investigation Center (NBIC), prior to being authorized access to IRS facilities and information systems. 6. Monitoring Notification. IRS management retains the right to monitor both the content and the level of access of contractor employees_ use of IRS IT systems. Contractor employees do not have a right, nor should they have an expectation, of privacy while using any IRS information technology system at any time, including accessing the Internet or using e-mail. Data maintained on government office equipment may be subject to discovery and Freedom of Information Act requests. By using government information technology systems, consent to monitoring and recording is implied with or without cause, including (but not limited to) accessing the Internet or using e-mail or the telephone. Any use of government information technology systems is made with the understanding that such use is generally not secure, is not private and is not anonymous. 7. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall incorporate this clause in all subcontracts, subcontract task or delivery orders or other subcontract performance instrument where the subcontractor employees will require access, use or operation of IRS information technology systems. 3 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) As prescribed in 4.1105, use the following clause: (a) Definitions. As used in this clause_ _Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database_ means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government. _Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number_ means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities. _Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number_ means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. _Registered in the CCR database_ means that_ (1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and (2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record _Active_. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process. (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. (2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation _DUNS_ or _DUNS +4_ followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror_s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. (1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number_ (i) Via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or (ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information: (i) Company legal business. (ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized. (iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code. (iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code (if separate from physical). (v) Company Telephone Number. (vi) Date the company was started. (vii) Number of employees at your location. (viii) Chief executive officer/key manager. (ix) Line of business (industry). (x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity). (d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. (e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. (f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government_s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document. (g) (1) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, _doing business as_ name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day_s written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name. (ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the _Suspension of Payment_ paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract. (2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor_s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the _Suspension of payment_ paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract. (h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757. (End of clause) 4 IR1052.239-9009 Section 508 Conformance (Sep 2006) Each electronic and information technology (EIT) product and/or product-related service delivered under the terms of this contract, at a minimum, shall conform to applicable EIT accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194 at the level of conformance specified in Section J, Attachment. The following technical standards have been determined to be applicable to this contract: _x__1194.21, Software applications and operating systems. x_(a) x_(b) x_(c) x_(d) x_(e) x_(f) x_(g) x_(h) x_(i) x_(j) x_(k) x_(l) ___1194.22, Web-based intranet and internet information and applications. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) _(h) _(i) _(j) _(k) _(l) _(m) _(n) _(o) _(p) ___ 1194.23, Telecommunications products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) _(h) _(i) _(j) _(k) ___1194.24, Video and multimedia products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) ___1194.25, Self contained, closed products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) _(h) _(i) _(j) ___1194.26, Desktop and portable computers. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device, but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so required by the agency in the future. The following functional performance criteria (36 CFR 1194.31) apply to this contract. _X_(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. _X_(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. _X_(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. _X_ (d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. _X_(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. _X_ (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. [End of clause] Section I I.1 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) (a) Method of payment. (1) All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT), except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this clause. As used in this clause, the term "EFT" refers to the funds transfer and may also include the payment information transfer. (2) In the event the Government is unable to release one or more payments by EFT, the Contractor agrees to either- (i) Accept payment by check or some other mutually agreeable method of payment; or (ii) Request the Government to extend the payment due date until such time as the Government can make payment by EFT (but see paragraph (d) of this clause). (b) Contractor's EFT information. The Government shall make payment to the Contractor using the EFT information contained in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to the CCR database. (c) Mechanisms for EFT payment. The Government may make payment by EFT through either the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network, subject to the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association, or the Fedwire Transfer System. The rules governing Federal payments through the ACH are contained in 31 CFR part 210. (d) Suspension of payment. If the Contractor's EFT information in the CCR database is incorrect, then the Government need not make payment to the Contractor under this contract until correct EFT information is entered into the CCR database; and any invoice or contract financing request shall be deemed not to be a proper invoice for the purpose of prompt payment under this contract. The prompt payment terms of the contract regarding notice of an improper invoice and delays in accrual of interest penalties apply. (e) Liability for uncompleted or erroneous transfers. (1) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Government used the Contractor's EFT information incorrectly, the Government remains responsible for- (i) Making a correct payment; (ii) Paying any prompt payment penalty due; and (iii) Recovering any erroneously directed funds. (2) If an uncompleted or erroneous transfer occurs because the Contractor's EFT information was incorrect, or was revised within 30 days of Government release of the EFT payment transaction instruction to the Federal Reserve System, and- (i) If the funds are no longer under the control of the payment office, the Government is deemed to have made payment and the Contractor is responsible for recovery of any erroneously directed funds; or (ii) If the funds remain under the control of the payment office, the Government shall not make payment, and the provisions of paragraph (d) of this clause shall apply. (f) EFT and prompt payment. A payment shall be deemed to have been made in a timely manner in accordance with the prompt payment terms of this contract if, in the EFT payment transaction instruction released to the Federal Reserve System, the date specified for settlement of the payment is on or before the prompt payment due date, provided the specified payment date is a valid date under the rules of the Federal Reserve System. (g) EFT and assignment of claims. If the Contractor assigns the proceeds of this contract as provided for in the assignment of claims terms of this contract, the Contractor shall require as a condition of any such assignment, that the assignee shall register separately in the CCR database and shall be paid by EFT in accordance with the terms of this clause. Notwithstanding any other requirement of this contract, payment to an ultimate recipient other than the Contractor, or a financial institution properly recognized under an assignment of claims pursuant to Subpart 32.8, is not permitted. In all respects, the requirements of this clause shall apply to the assignee as if it were the Contractor. EFT information that shows the ultimate recipient of the transfer to be other than the Contractor, in the absence of a proper assignment of claims acceptable to the Government, is incorrect EFT information within the meaning of paragraph (d) of this clause. (h) Liability for change of EFT information by financial agent. The Government is not liable for errors resulting from changes to EFT information made by the Contractor's financial agent. (i) Payment information. The payment or disbursing office shall forward to the Contractor available payment information that is suitable for transmission as of the date of release of the EFT instruction to the Federal Reserve System. The Government may request the Contractor to designate a desired format and method(s) for delivery of payment information from a list of formats and methods the payment office is capable of executing. However, the Government does not guarantee that any particular format or method of delivery is available at any particular payment office and retains the latitude to use the format and delivery method most convenient to the Government. If the Government makes payment by check in accordance with paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government shall mail the payment information to the remittance address contained in the CCR database. (End of clause) Proposal Instructions: Proposal Delivery: Please submit your proposals electronically by 12:00 PM March 2, 2011 to: Timothy.A.Whitaker@IRS.gov (Timothy Whitaker) Please identify your quote/proposal with the solicitation number TIRNO-11-Q-00073. Evaluation Criteria: This award shall be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).
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