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70 -- OVID ON-LINE SYSTEM SOL f22600-98-T0237 DUE 121597 POC Margarette Trone, tel: 228-377-1841 or Joy K. Bissonnette, tel: 228-377-3130 This is a sole source combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Subpart 13.6, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. 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). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, a quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F22600-98-T0237 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 97-02 as if stated in full text. This document also serves as a notice of the Government's intent to negotiate with Ovid Technologies Inc, Chrisitansburg, VA, on a noncompetitive basis for the procurement of: one (1) each Ovid On-Line System via Internet Access. This package is for access to the Ovid on-line system using the Ovid Web Gateway, the Ovid JAVA Client, and the VT-100 Client. This package is a 20 user package. Access fees: 20 concurrent users; MEDLINE 20 users-1966 to present-updated weekly; HEALTHSTAR 10 users-1975 to present, updated monthly; CANCERLIT 10 users-1983 to present, updated monthly; BIOETHICSLINE 10 users-1976 to present, updated quarterly; AIDSLINE 10 users-1980 to present, update quarterly; All 6 Ovid full text collections-84 Biomedical Journals, 5 users each collection; CINAHL 10 users-1982 to present, updated monthly; PSYCINFO-Site License: Front File (1984 to present) Back File (1967-1983) One Time Cost. Mfgr: Ovid Technologies Inc is the only known company that can provide the required items. Delivery terms shall be FOB Destination, to Keesler AFB, MS. Delivery period one (1) year 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 (Jun 1997), 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, 15 Dec 97. Quote to include: (1) cost for one basic year and two option years (2) the name, address, point of contact and telephone number of the offeror, (3) discount terms, (4) remit to address if different from mailing address, (5) Cage code and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 1997). Offers must be signed and may be submitted on your company letterhead or stationary, or your standard company quotation forms. FAR clauses 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options and 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract are incorporated by reference. The provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1997) 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 past performance equally considered. 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: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies; and 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment are incorporated by reference. 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 23 Dec 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. 228-377-3298 to arrive not later than 09 Dec 97. See Note 22. (0336)

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