DODEA Education Supplies Procurement Office, 101 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235-5292

U -- SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION FOR SIRS DISCOVERER W/NO RESEARCHER, CD-ROM SUBSCRIPTION, SITE LICENSE SOL MDA41499T5170 DUE 092399 POC Janet Rivera, 804-327-0547 (i) 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This Solicitation Number, MDA414-99-t-5170 is issued as a Request for Quotation. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-45 final rule effective 1/1/97. (iv) The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 8999. The small business size standard is 500. (v) List of contract line item numbers: CLINs 0001 -- 0081 SIRS Discoverer w/No Researcher, CD-ROM Subscription, Site License, 1 each to 80 destinations, inspection and acceptance at destination, FOB point is destination. (vi) Description of Requirements: LI 0001 through LI 0081: SIRS Discoverer w/No Researcher, CD-ROM Subscription, Site License. (vii) Delivery period of subscription is 1 January -- 31 December 2000, with acceptance FOB destination. (viii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (x) Offers shall include a complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, with its quotation. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of Contract: The resulting contract shall be firm fixed price. The proposed procurement will be conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAT) for other than maximum competition. (xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference. (xiii) Additional Contract Requirements: FAR 52.213-2 Invoices (Apr 1984) is incorporated by reference in this RFQ, as is 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Jun 1998) (http://ccr.edi.disa.mil or 1/888-227-2423) and 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). (Jun 1998). (xiv) DPAS rating is C9E. (xv) CBD Numbered Note: N/A. (xvi & xvii) One quotation is due 2:00 PM EST, 24 September 1999; Attention: Janet Rivera, DESPO, 101 Buford Rd., Richmond, VA 23235-5292. All offers must be in writing and fax copies will be accepted at 804/327-0672. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial item acquisitions contained in FAR Subpart 12 and must insure that all representations and certifications are executed and returned as called for in this quotation. This synopsis incorporates one or more clauses by reference. Upon request, the Contract Specialist will make their full text available. For questions regarding this specific acquisition, contact Janet Rivera, 804/327-0547. Posted 09/15/99 (W-SN380748). (0258)

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