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70 -- SUBSCRIPTION TO UNITED STATES CODE ELECTRONICALLY DISSEMINATED SOL F0160099T0230 DUE 031299 POC Mary Peters, 334-953-3529; WEB: mary.peters@max2.maxwell.af.mil, ERROR --. E-MAIL: gladys.mcbride@max2.maxwell.af.mil, mary.peters@max2.maxwell.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. 42 CONS/LGCS, Maxwell AFB AL intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Legis-Slate, 10 G Street, NE, Suite 500, Washington DC 20002, to purchase a subscription of the United States Code (USC) to be electroniclly disseminated to the Air Force Legal Service Agency/JAS FLITE system, and CD-ROMs to be included in deployment kits. The government's intention is to award to Legis-Slate because Legis-Slate is the only source who can provide the USC via the use fo the existing computer system. This solicitation constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F0160099T0230 will be awarded using the Request for Proposal (RFP) acquisition procedures. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This is an unrestricted procurement. The standard industrial classification is 7379 and the small business size standard is $18M. The requirement consists of two line items: 0001 -- One year Subscription to United States Code, bimonthly electronically disseminated to FLIGHT and CD-ROM format; 0002 -- First Year Option to Subscription to United States Code, bimonthly electronically disseminated to FLIGHT and CD-ROM format. Delivery is 30 days ARO. Deliver is to be made to AFLSA/JAS, 150 Chennault Circle, Maxwell AFB AL 36112. Inspection and acceptance is same as delivery. Offer shall specify FOB Destination. The provisions FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Aug 1998)applies to this acquisition. Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999)is included. Evaluation statement reads: "The Government whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used in evaluation: technical capabiltiy, price, delivery and past performance." Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999). FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to these provisions. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within that provision are also applicable: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990) and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989)are applicable. Fill-in for52.217-9(a) shall read "15 days prior to expiration," and fill-in for 52.217-9(c) shall read "24 months." FAR 52.232-12, Advance Payments (Apr 1984) applies to this acquisition. The provision at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clause cited within that provision are also applicable: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Mar 1998); 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items (Nov 1995); 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR)(Jun 1998). Defencse Priorities Allocations System (DPAS) rating assigned is C9E. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements. Proposals are due no later than 15 March 1999. All responsible sources may submit a proposal to 42 CONS/LGCS, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Building 804, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334, ATTN: Mary E. Peters. For information regarding this solicitation contact Mary Peters at 334-953-3529; fax number is 334-953-2198. Numbered Note 22 applies. Posted 01/26/99 (W-SN291387). (0026)

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