SOLICITATION NOTICE
99 -- Google Search Appliance (GSA), or equivalent, (5 million doc count, Version 7.x) and two (2) quote mark hot-swap quote mark GSAs, or equivalent, for development and continuity of operations purposes.
- Notice Date
- 4/17/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 423430
— Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- ACC-APG - Natick Installation, Directorate of Contracting, Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
- ZIP Code
- 01760-5011
- Solicitation Number
- W911QY13R0060
- Response Due
- 4/22/2013
- Archive Date
- 6/16/2013
- Point of Contact
- Myphuong Le, 407-208-5859
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC-APG - Natick Installation
(myphuong.le.ctr@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, W911QY-13-R-0060 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) pursuant to the procedures in FAR 13.5. Offers must be received no later than 1000 EST on 22 April 2013 via email to Myphuong.le.ctr@mail.mil. The subject line shall be labeled 'DAU Enterprise Search.' The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66, dated 28 Feb 2013. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, with a small business size standard of 100 employees. Statement of Need A Statement of Work (SOW) has been included in the attached documentation for further information. The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) requires one (1) production Google Search Appliance, or equivalent, (5 million doc count, Version 7.x) and two (2) quote mark hot-swap quote mark GSAs, or equivalent, for development and continuity of operations purposes, the required disconnected support for all enterprise search appliances on this procurement for a three-year period, as well as an initial period of deployment services from an Enterprise Partner. The period of performance for the Google Search Appliances, or equivalent, and disconnected support is three years, from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2016. The period of performance for deployment services is between 3-4 weeks in length, to commence after initial installation to DAU, 9820 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Basis for Award Award will be made to the offeror whose quotation offers the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. The Government will perform an evaluation upon receipt of the written quotation in regard to the technical requirements. Those quotations determined to be acceptable will then be evaluated using the best value trade-off process. The Government intends on making one award resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation, which conforms to this solicitation, results in the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical Capability shall be based on the documentation provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation will be evaluated to determine if the proposed software tool meets the highly desirable and desirable features. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, emailed 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 (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. Applicable Clauses The following FAR and DFARS clauses, are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. 52.212-1Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-3Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items (DEC 2012) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (FEB 2012) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (MAY 2011) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) 52.247.34F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) The full text of the FAR can be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contracting Officer's Representative A COR will be assigned upon contract award and will represent the Government for the purpose of this contract: The COR is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the Statement of Work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance. Authorized Changes only by the Contracting Officer The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the contract; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor any costs incurred during the performance of this contract; or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract. The contact information for the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer: Contract Specialist: Ms. Myphuong Le (T) 407-208-5859 Email: Myphuong.le.ctr@mail.mil Contracting Officer Ms. Lindsey Crockett (T) 407-384-5554 Email: lindsey.m.crockett2.civ@mailmil The supplies and/or services delivered hereunder shall be inspected and accepted at destination by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) specified at award. If the supplies or services are acceptable, the COR shall promptly forward a report of inspection and acceptance to the paying office. If the supplies or services are not acceptable, the COR shall document the nonconforming items/services and immediately notify the contracting officer. Section 508 Compliance The Industry Partner shall support the Government in its compliance with Section 508 throughout the development and implementation of the work to be performed. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic information technology, Federal employees with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use by Federal employees who do not have disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Section 508 also requires that individuals with disabilities, who are members of the public seeking information or services from a Federal agency, have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to the public who are not individuals with disabilities, unless an undue burden would be imposed on the agency. Invoices Contractor shall use Wide Area Workflow for submission of invoices in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003. Invoices for FFP contracts shall be a quote mark Combo quote mark if supplies and services. Invoices submitted for payment, which do not contain Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and the Accounting Classification Reference Number (ACRN) information, will be returned for correction. Invoices will be forwarded to the applicable client DoDAAC for acceptance/verification first before sending to the DCAA/DCMA/DFAS offices. The contractor shall submit along with their progress report to the client the associated invoice and receiving report. Contractors having DCAA direct payment approval will comply with the above before loading invoice into WAWF.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Defense Aquisition University 9820 Belvoir Road Fort Belvoir VA
- Zip Code: 22060
- Zip Code: 22060
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