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70 -- SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SOL f22600-97-Q0683 DUE 082797 POC Margarette E. Trone, Contrat Specialist, (601) 377-1841/FAX (601) 377-3298, Joy K. Bissonnette, Contracting Officer, (601-377-3130 This is a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F22600-97-Q0682 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The standard classification code is 5045, small business size is 100 employees. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This document also serves as a notice of the Government's intent to negotiate with Micromedex Inc, Englewood, Co., on a noncompetitive basis for the procurement of: one (1) each Subscription for Annual Software Maintenance, 9 System, to include: Drugdex, Emergindex, Injury/Illness -- Aftercare Instructions, Drug-Reax, Martindale, Pharmaceutical MSDS, Physicians Desk Reference, Poisindex, Reprorisk, Tomes,USPDI -- After care Instructions. This software is needed to interface with Composite Health Care System (CHCS) terminals used at Keesler AFB Medical Center. Period of performance is 01 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98. Statement of Work: 1. The contractor shall be responsible for Technical Support/Software Updates and Repair Actions described herein. 2. Responsibilities of the Contractor. a. General: The contractor shall provide all necessary maintenance, labor, documentation, software, training and other related services needed to restore and keep the software in operable condition. The contractor shall not be liable for support necessitated by catastrophe; accident; neglect; misuse, failure of electrical power, air conditioning, or humidity control, unless caused by the Contractor; or fault of, or negligence of the Government. b. Competency of Contractor Personnel: All services under this contract shall be performed by competent certified personnel who have completed applicable software support training courses. Certification shall be submitted to the Operational Contracting Office (OCO) upon request. c. Damaged Materials: The contractor shall replace any Government owned materials that are damaged by contractor fault, with materials of equal or better quality. d. Time of Performance: The contractor shall provide Technical Support with a technical specialist within 4 hours of the initial call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. e. Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall identify an Account Coordinator (with toll-free number) and Bulletin Board Service (with a toll-free number) for Technical support. 3. Type of Service: On-Site Service: The contractor shall provide On-Site Service to accommodate immediate on-site needs and an updated directory of engineers and consultant in the local area. 4. Failure of Performance: If the contractor fails to perform Technical Support within the prescribed time, the contractor shall grant credit to the Government. 5. Additions/Deletions: This order may be amended to include updated software and delete outdated software. This noncompetitive action will be processed in accordance with provisions of FAR 6.301-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements). Micromedex Inc is the only known company that can provide the required items. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination, to Keesler AFB, MS. Delivery shall be made within 30 days after award of contract. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant contract: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and is amended to read, submit signed and dated offers to 81 CONS/LGCS, 200 Fifth St., Room 104, Keesler AFB, MS 39534-2101, at or before 3:30 p.m. CST, 27 Aug 97. Offers must be signed and may be submitted on your company letterhead or stationary, or your standard company quotation forms. The provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated by reference. The government intends to award a contract without discussion to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with its quote. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 1996) is incorporated by reference, however for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans(Apr 1984); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988); 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (Jan 1994); and 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Method (Aug 1996). The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's right with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. The Government anticipates an award date of 05 Sep 97. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of A7. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Miss Margarette Trone and addressed to 81 CONS/LGCS, FAX No. 601-377-3298 to arrive not later than 20 Aug 97. See Note 22. (0225)

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