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70 -- ENVISION ONE 2 FIVE SOFTWARE, USER MANUALS, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND TRAINING SOL PR-DC-99-00653 DUE 010899 POC Amy Wescott (202)564-4757 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. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a requirement for a software system that evaluates current energy management systems, and identifies specific areas for energy-efficiency improvement. This system shall assist organizations in developing effective action plans, achieving continuous improvement in energy costs, and identifying and ranking energy management priorities for immediate action. Furthermore, the software shall address the following energy strategy development issues: organizational, procurement, operational, verification, tracking, and investment strategies. The requirement is for a system that analyzes energy management practices. The requirement is not for a technical energy tracking system. The requirement also includes user manuals, support services, and training for the software system. EPA is unaware of any other source, therefore intends to issue a purchase order for EnVision One 2 Five Software, user manuals, support services, and new user training to Energetics, 701 Pennsylvania Ave N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. This purchase order will be issued in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation #PR-DC-99-00653 is a request for quotation (RFQ). This RFQ has the following line items: Envision One 2 Five software for 300 users, 300 user manuals, support services, and training for one year; plus, an option year to renew the software for 300 users, 300 user manuals, and support services. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 98-09. The associated standard industrial classification code (SIC) for this procurement is 7372. Required delivery date for the first 100 licenses and user manuals is six (6) weeks after purchase order award. The required delivery date for the remaining 200 licenses and user manuals is eighteen (18) weeks after purchase order award. Place of delivery, acceptance and FOB point is 401 M Street S.W., Washinton D.C. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, proposals will be evaluated and award made to the responsible, responsive firm whose offer conforming to this solicitation is the lowest cost and technically acceptable offer. All vendors are to include with their quotes a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, which may be downloaded from http://www.arnet.gov/far/. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition, including subparagraphs (b): (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (3) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Vietnam Era Veterans; (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; (10) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and (17) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards. These clauses may be downloaded at http://www.arnet.gov/far/. All interested, responsible firms should submit quotes by 1:00 p.m., Washigton, D.C. time on January 8,1999. Submit written quotes to one of the two following addresses: COURIER ADDRESS: USEPA, The Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, 6th floor Bid & Proposal Room, Washington, DC 20004, Attention: Amy Wescott, 3803R; or US MAIL ADDRESS: USEPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, Attention: Amy Wescott, 3803R. Posted 12/21/98 (W-SN282282). (0355)

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