SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- PolyWorks Software Subscription
- Notice Date
- 3/22/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Box 25046 MS 204, Denver, CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- 0040004373
- Response Due
- 3/31/2011
- Archive Date
- 9/27/2011
- Point of Contact
- Name: Don Downey, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 3032369331, Fax: 3032365859
- E-Mail Address
-
ddowney@usgs.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 0040004373 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-49. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-03-31 13:30:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Lincoln, NE 68512 The US Geological Survey requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Annual Renewal Software Support Subscription License for PolyWorks/Inspector with IMAlign, installed on Optech Ilris 36D Tripod Mounted LiDAR, dongle ID-0979D869 on December 19, 2007, includes all license upgrades from installation until December 18, 2011., 1, ea; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, US Geological Survey intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. US Geological Survey is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. A seller must have a current registration in the following three databases to receive this award: 1. CCR RequirementThe USGS requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. 2. FEDCONNECT RequirementAwards will be made to vendors registered in the FedConnect database. Vendors may complete registration in FedConnect at https://www.fedconnect.net. 3. ORCA RequirementORCA Requirement - Company must be registered on Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered with ORCA, they may do so by going to ORCA web site at https://orca.bpn.gov/ Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. The selected seller must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to vendors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Vendor Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected vendor must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-03, 52.222-19, 52.225-01, 52.225-13, 52.232-33. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Packages containing software or other magnetic media shall be marked on external containers with a notice reading substantially as follows: "CAUTION: SOFTWARE/MAGNETIC MEDIA ENCLOSED. DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT OR MAGNETIC FIELDS." The only individual authorized to sign software licensing agreements on behalf of the Government is the contracting officer. Any commercial software licenses signed by the Government are subordinate to the terms of the contract. The software delivered under this contract shall not contain any "software locks" or hidden devices that may be used to disable software or system operations, such as data scrambling mechanisms or "drop dead" devices, whether triggered by signal, by timer, or otherwise. Information Technology Security FISMARequirements Summary 1.Background Investigation Not applicable.2.Non-disclosure Agreement Not applicable.3.Training Not applicable.4.Personnel Changes Not applicable.5.Contractor Location Not applicable.6.Applicable Standards Not applicable.7.Asset Valuation Not applicable.8.Property Rights Not applicable.9.Independent Verification and Validation (IV & V) Not applicable.10.Certification & Accreditation Not applicable.11.Internet Logon Banner Not applicable.12.Incident Reporting Not applicable.13.Quality Control (Malicious Code) All software and hardware shall be free of malicious code.14.Self Assessment Not applicable.15.Vulnerability Analysis Not applicable16.Logon Banner Not applicable.17.Security Controls Not applicable.18.Contingency Plan Not applicable Binary (Pass/Fail) - Award Based on Technically Acceptable and Lowest Price: Lowest evaluated price or cost to the Government will be the determining factor in selection for award between technically acceptable quotations. Evaluation Factors: (a) Quotations submitted in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be evaluated based upon the following non-price or non-cost factors, which are of equal importance. Factor (A) Past Performance with Government Contracts, i.e. quotes must include reference(s), including name and address of the Government office, point of contact, phone number and email address. Factor (B) Experience of Offeror, minimum three years experience supporting hardware and software of the Optech Ilris 36D tripod mounted LiDAR or similar unit. Quotes must include a short narrative (not more than one page) describing the details of this experience. Award: The award of this requirement shall be made using only the procedures found in Part 13.1 Procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Award shall be made to the vendor whose quotation, conforming to this RFQ, is determined to be the most advantages to the government, cost or price and the other non-cost or non-price factors listed above. Lowest evaluated price or cost to the Government will be the determining factor in selection for award between technically acceptable quotations.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOI/USGS/USGS/0040004373/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Lincoln, NE 68512
- Zip Code: 68512-1271
- Zip Code: 68512-1271
- Record
- SN02406266-W 20110324/110322234300-e1d0a9bf65453e8682759d45a03a2a61 (fbodaily.com)
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