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D -- INFORMATION SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS SOL DE-RP65-00WG13738 DUE 010700 POC Jim Potts 602-352-2778 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation DE-RP65-00WG13738 is issued as a Request for Proposal. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. A fixed price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This procurement is 100% reserved for small business concerns. The standard industrial code is 7361 and the business size standard is $5.0 Million or less. Requirements are as follows: Contractor shall provide, on site, computer programmers with specialized knowledge of development tools which are web-based and multi-platform capable of accessing Oracle databases. Knowledge of the Oasis regulations and requirements thru release 2 is preferred. The estimated level of effort is expected to be 5000 hours. The price shall be a fully loaded cost per hour. Based on the cost per hour rate, task orders will be issued for each required task. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 94-2023, Rev. 13 shall apply ($22.08 per hr, plus $1.63 Fringe Benefits). The programmers shall possess the skill level enumerated in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations under skill category 03074. Experience required is a minimum 4-year college or technical degree and minimum 2 years experience. The government, upon award, reserves the right to interview and accept or reject programmers proposed by the contractor. The Government reserves the right to reject any programmer that fails to meet expected performance needs. The contractor will have 48 hours to replace the programmer. The following FAR clauses/provisions are applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause/Provisions, 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award, 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 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, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration (31U.S.C 3332), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment, (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)), 52.232-22, Limitation of Funds (notification period is changed to 30 days). Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offeror must also provide it's, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors: Technical Specification compliance, past performance, and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. The offeror shall supply 3 resumes of possible programmers along with other relevant performance information. At least 3 references are required for past perfromance. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for futurediscussions and/or award. The written proposals and the above, required, information must be received at this office on or before 07 January 2000 by 12:00PM Mountain Savings Time. Point of contact for information regarding this requirement is Mr. Lary A. Martin, 602-352-2646, FAX 602-352-2483. Faxed responses are acceptable. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. Posted 12/20/99 (W-SN410014). (0354)

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