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76 -- SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL SPECS & STANDARDS DOCUMENTS SOL RK0N0702D1D2 DUE 082400 POC Andy Eiermann, contract Specialist, 256-876-8278; Judy Lundy, Contracting Officer, 256-876-1430 THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION, SOLICITATION NUMBER: RK0N0702D1D2, NOUN: SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL SPECS AND STANDARDS DOCUMENTS, CLOSING DATE: 24 AUG 00, SIC CODE 5192, email eiermann-an@redstone.army.mil This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation number is:RK0N0702D1D2, the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The associated standard industrial classification code is 5192 and small business size standard is 100. The contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 -- Subscription Renewal to Specs & Standards Documents Service, Web Based -- Custom, 4 Passwords, 20 Seats, 1st Floor 4484 License. Quantity -- 1, unit -- year. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired are as follows: Subscription includes internet access and satellite return. Includes:DOD Standardization Documents, DOD Standardization Historical Documents, DOD Directives, NASA Documents, IAS/AGA, ASA, NACE, AIA/NAS, EIA, NEMA, ASTM, API, MSS, ABMA, IPC, UL, ANSI, ISA, IEC, ASHRAE, AWS, AGMA, ASME, ASME BPVC -- Non Nuclear, Historical Industrial Standards -- 1986 Forward ASTM, ASME, API, AWS, ANSI, IAS/AGA, IEEE, NEMA, Historical Industrial Standards -- 1997 Forward UL. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate only with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Only Information Handling Services (IHS) meets the government requirement of government and industry specifications and standards with a comprehensive and integrated index to all products required either on-line, or on CD-ROMs. The IHS proprietary software products are not available through any other vendor. This subscription service is needed for immediate access and latest updates. Date of performance is 01 OCT 2000 through 01 OCT 2001. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable, the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) are technical capability and price. The evaluation factor technical capability is significantly more important than price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. 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, applies to this acquisition. The additional FAR clauses cited at paragraph (b) in the clause and applicable to this acquisition are:clause (1), (5), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15) and (22). The date, time and place offers are due: Offers are due via email, fax or mail by 24 AUG 2000, 1630 PM Local Time, in the contracting office, building 5400, Redstone Arsenal, AL The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation is Mr. Andy Eiermann (256)876-8278; fax (256)876-1631; email eiermann-an@redstone.army.mil. Posted 08/10/00 (W-SN484555). (0223)

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