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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 17, 2011 FBO #3553
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Fortify Static Code Analyzer Software - Brand Name or Equal

Notice Date

8/15/2011
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

511210 — Software Publishers
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840-2315, United States
 

ZIP Code

80840-2315
 

Solicitation Number

F4B0T01166AC01
 

Archive Date

9/3/2011
 

Point of Contact

James A. Knight, Phone: 7193334085, Russell W. Jordan, Phone: 719-333-6224
 

E-Mail Address

james.knight@usafa.af.mil, russ.jordan@usafa.af.mil
(james.knight@usafa.af.mil, russ.jordan@usafa.af.mil)
 

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, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number F4B0T01166AC01, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-53, Effective July 5, 2011 and class deviation 2011-O0012. The North American Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 511210 and the size standard is $25,000,000. This is a full and open competitive acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which if received timely, will be considered by the 10th Contracting Squadron, USAF Academy (USAFA). Please read and comply with all requirements for submitting a quote. Failure to comply with all instructions contained within this combined synopsis/solicitation could result in the quote being ineligible for award. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified herein. The USAF Academy has a Brand Name Or Equal requirement to purchase Fortify Static Code Analyzer (HP FSCA Flex NCD SW E-LTU) or equal product with the salient characteristics provided below. The USAF Academy Chief Information Office (CIO) determined these characteristics to be the only suitable features to provide the functionality they require. (if the purchase is a Brand Name only, then per FAR 13-105 (c) post the brand name justification). REQUIRED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Brand Name or Equal for Fortify Static Code Analyzer (HP FSCA Flex NCD SW E-LTU). 10 Software packages integrated into a single tool and a single process to perform static code analysis of multiple codebase types; 1. J2EE applications; a. java, b. javascript 2..NET applications; a. C#, b..NET Version 2.0, c. Visual Studio.NET version 2010, d. asp /.aspx, e. vbscript 3. SQL based procedural languages; a. pl/sql (Oracle), b. tsql (Microsoft) 4. other; a. html, b. Cold Fusion (.cfm "cold fusion markup"), c. c / C++ Quotes may be provided for the HP FSCA Flex NCD SW E-LTU and software support as a brand name product or for a proposed "equal" piece of equipment fulfilling all the above specifications. If an offeror believes they have an equal product which meets all the features and functionality of the items listed above, they may submit a quote for that product. It will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If it is determined by the Government to be an equal product it will be evaluated along with all other technically acceptable offers. If it is determined by the Government not to be an equal product, the offer will not be considered for award. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTE Buy American Act and certification of compliance is required and must be submitted with quote (see DFARS clause 252.225-7001) Provide pricing for each of the following line items: LINE ITEM Description Qty Unit Price Extended Price HP FSCA Flex NCD SW E-LTU 10 ea $______ $__________ cold fusion optional capability 1 ea $______ $__________ Software Support 1 yr $______ $__________ TOTAL PRICE $ _________________ The following Federal Acquisition (FAR) clauses apply to this combined synopsis/solicitation and offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, addenda applies: The contractor shall submit their quote on company letterhead to include the following: solicitation number, contact name, address, telephone number of the offeror, unit price, extended price, any discount terms, delivery terms, cage code, DUNS number, tax identification number, size of business, warranty information and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments if required. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. a. Initially, those vendors who are quoting on an "or equal" will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis who can meet or exceeds the salient characteristics. Then those vendors who pass technically (Pass/Fail), will be evaluated on who offered the lowest price. b. The Offeror of an "or equal item" must submit data that adequately demonstrates that its product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics of the solicitation in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. A general statement of compliance or restatement of the salient characteristics is insufficient. An offeror must clearly identify in writing they are providing the brand name or an equal product by annotating it on their quote. Offerors who are providing an "or equal" shall include in their quote a sample to include descriptive literature or description literatures such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference, such as a web site to information readily available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. If an offeror cannot comply with every requirement that offer will not be considered. c. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price to include shipping and handling charges based on F.O.B Destination (30 days ARO to the USAFA). Quotes received with FOB: Other than Destination will not be considered. d. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Alt I), must be completed. Offerors are highly encouraged to complete all representations and certifications electronically on line at (http://orca.bpn.gov/publicsearch.aspx). If not completed on-line, 52.212-3 shall be completed in hard copy and submitted with quote. e. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(t), Central Contractor Registration (CCR) contractors must be registered with CCR to conduct business with the Department of Defense. No purchase order can be awarded to any company without this registration. (www.ccr.gov) The following clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; 2) Price Award will be made on the basis of determining the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price which meets or exceeds the requirements. Once an offer has been determined to be technically acceptable then the Offeror with the lowest evaluated price will be awarded the contract. If an offer is not technically acceptable it will not be considered; 52-211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998): This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jun 2010) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug. 1996) FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) (DEVIATION) applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation) applies to this acquisition. Additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2008). 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (APR 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM or AFISRA ombudsmen, Kelly Snyder 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103 USAFA, CO 80840 Telephone number 719-333-2074 FAX 719-333-2379 email: kelly.snyder@usafa.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU or ARISRA level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause) ADDENDUM - USAF Academy Invoicing Instruction (Revised 4/23/08) a. In accordance with DFARS 252-232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, the contractor shall submit payment (invoice) requests through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System. For information on WAWF, including how to register, visit the WAWF website at https://wawf.eb.mil. Web Based Training (WBT) is available at http://www/wawftraining.com. If you need any further assistance you can contact the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer whose name appears on the contract. b. The address and DODAAC of the payment office (effective 1 Jun 06) is: Defense Finance and Accounting Service ATTN: DFAS-BAASD/CC P. O. Box 369020 Columbus, OH 43236-9020 ATTN: VENDOR PAY (DODAAC F67100) (End of Addendum) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jun 2008) Addendum to 52.212-1(b), Submission of Offers. Quotes must be received no later than 12pm Mountain Standard Time, 19 August 2011 at 10 LGC/ LGCB, Attn: James Knight, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Quotes may also be submitted by e-mail to the Primary POC or by fax to 719-333-9075. Questions and responses should be addressed to the Primary POC James Knight Contract Specialist, USAF Academy (719) 333-4085, James.Knight@usafa.af.mil. Alternate POC is Russel Jordan, Contracting Officer, (719) 333-3929, russel.jordan@usafa.af.mil. Offers received after this date and time will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. Prices quoted must be Firm-Fixed Price. Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers." (End of Addendum)
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Place of Performance

Address: USAF Academy, Colorado, 80840, United States

Zip Code: 80840
 

Record

SN02533896-W 20110817/110815234553-c10cec70c43f5b0df86d3bac2964d65c (fbodaily.com)
 

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