R -- NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL _ DUDLEY KNOX LIBRARY (MONTEREY, CA) -- WEB BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGENCY SERVICE

Notice Date

December 12, 2000

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), Acquisition Services Division (9TE), 1301 Clay Street, Suite 280S, Oakland, CA, 94612

ZIP Code

94612

Solicitation Number

9TER-01-FDH-0010

Response Due

December 21, 2000

Point of Contact

Fred Hersom, Contracting Officer, Phone (510) 637-3878, Fax (510) 637-3869, Email fred.hersom@gsa.gov -- Chris Matthews, Contracting Officer, Phone (510) 637-3892, Fax (510) 637-3869, Email chris.matthews@gsa.gov

E-Mail Address

Fred Hersom (fred.hersom@gsa.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement with supplements constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number 9TER-01-FDH-0010 is being issued as a request for proposals (RFP). Supplements can be accessed at www.eps.gov. Look under the Oakland Office (9TE) listing of the Federal Technology Service of the General Services Administration. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-17. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13.5 are applicable to this procurement. This procurement is for the following: The Dudley Knox Library at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California provides library services and support to the students, faculty, and staff of the Naval Postgraduate School. This acquisition is for the services of a subscription agent that allows for online requisitioning via the INTERNET for books, periodicals, and monographic serials both in the Library and by authorized faculty, staff and students across campus. In addition to online requisitioning capabilities, the subscription agent shall provide a service that allows for the management/tracking of orders via the INTERNET or via a direct SIRSI interface. Provision of order authorization control, claim processing, and general reporting is also required. The Contractor shall accept and process requisitions from NPS by submitting valid invoices electronically through General Services Administration_s IT-Solutions (ITSS) WEB site. The Contractor shall also process credits and discounts via IT-Solutions (ITSS) WEB site. Ordering through this system shall allow for standing order processing of the library's list of standing orders for periodicals, serials, and specialty publications and proceedings. However, no order to a publisher shall be initiated prior to issuance of a valid order. An order is not considered a valid order until the Contractor submits a valid invoice in ITSS for Library approval and until an authorized Library personnel approves that invoice in ITSS. Submitting requisitions through the Contractor_s online requisitioning system shall also provide the capability for customized reports for the management, control and analysis of the acquisition process and to related Standing Order and Continuation acquisitions. The Library prefers an order and data management system that can download its data directly into its SIRSI data system. However, the Library will also consider internet based order/data tracking systems that are directly accessible for use by Library personnel. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL REQUIREMENTS IN PROPOSALS. No partial quotes will be considered. Please indicate FOB destination on quote. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this acquisition. Evaluation is based on best value including ability to meet service requirements and cost (see EPS attached SOW). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The potential awardee shall be required to register in IT Solutions Shop at it-solutions.gsa.gov. for post-award process. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Pacific Time, December 21, 2000, and shall be submitted by email to fred.hersom@gsa.gov. Inquiries regarding the solicitation will only be accepted via email at fred.hersom@gsa.gov.

Web Link

Visit this URL for the latest information about this (http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS.woa/wa/SPF?A=R&P=9TER-01-FDH-0010&L=52)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001214/RSOL018.HTM (D-347 SN5087I0)