A11_RFI_SAM.gov.pdf

Request for Information

Notice of Sources Sought

FY25-FY29 Minitab

Issued by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service:

May 17th, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL RESPONDENTS

Introduction:

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is conducting this Request for Information (RFI) as market research to purchase Annual License Fee for Minitab, FY25 – FY29. The current intent is to contract for the purchase of:

Minitab Software with the following capabilities:

Ability to import data from Microsoft Excel and Access Ability to export data Ability to perform statistical analysis of data that includes, but not limited to:

Basic statistics Regression analysis ANOVA – analysis of variance DOE – Design of experiments Create control charts Perform reliability/survival analysis Perform multivariate analysis Time series analysis Nonparametric analysis EDA – exploratory data analysis Power and sample size analysis Create graphs depicting data analysis results

All information contained in this RFI is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is not binding to the Government. The Government will not reimburse vendors for any information submitted in response to this request. The determination of a procurement strategy, based in part upon submissions by interested parties, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Please follow the instructions below for submittal.

Instructions for Vendors:

Please review and provide responses to the questions outlined below.

Responses:

Instructions on how to respond are contained in Section E. The responses to this RFI shall address the requirements and related questions in Section B. Section A provides the background on DFAS. DFAS requests a response by 5:00 PM EST on 24 May 2024.

A. BACKGROUND

This procurement is to acquire an annual license fee for Minitab Software- the most recent version - Multiple User Licenses for DFAS’s Lean6 office. In addition to software, DFAS seeks updates, maintenance, and the ability to obtain technical support for the software. Additionally, access to Minitab Education Hub All Learning Paths - 25-49 users will be needed for the period of performance.

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B. STRATEGIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE MARKETPLACE

DFAS is conducting a market survey regarding the purchase of the most recent version of Minitab software and updates through FY 25 – FY29.

This RFI requests the sharing of the following information:

1) Corporate Profile

The Profile of your company/institution.

Include the number of years your company has been in the application software business.

2) Minitab Software Maintenance

• Provide a detailed explanation of what updates, maintenance support, technical support and access to Minitab Education Hub All Learning Paths covers as it applies to the Minitab Software.

3) Pricing model and licensing agreements

Provide details on the estimated costs for maintenance support of Minitab Software listed below:

Base Year 01 Oct 24 – 30 Sep 25

Description MFR Part Number Qty Unit of Issue

Unit Price Total Price

Minitab Software to support and execute Minitab for 30 users

ADEXMSS0A.1Y 30 Each

Maintenance to include any updates and technical support

12 Months

Minitab Education Hub- All Learning Paths for 25-49 users

ADHUB020A.1YPA 30 Each

Option Year 1 1 Oct 25 – 30 Sept 26

Unit Price Total Price

Minitab Software to support and execute Minitab for 30 users

ADEXMSS0A.1Y 30 Each

Maintenance to include any updates and technical support

12 Months

Minitab Education Hub- All Learning

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Paths for 25-49 users

Option Year 2 1 Oct 26 – 30 Sept 27 Description MFR Part Number Qty Unit of

Issue Unit Price Total

Price Minitab Software to support and execute Minitab for 30 users

ADEXMSS0A.1Y 30 Each

Maintenance to include any updates and technical support

12 Months

Minitab Education Hub- All Learning Paths for 25-49 users

Option Year 3 1 Oct 27 – 30 Sept 28

Unit Price Total Price

Minitab Software to support and execute Minitab for 30 users

ADEXMSS0A.1Y 30 Each

Maintenance to include any updates and technical support

12 Months

Minitab Education Hub- All Learning Paths for 25-49 users

Option Year 4 1 Oct 28 – 30 Sept 29

Unit Price Total Price

Minitab Software to support and execute Minitab for 30 users

ADEXMSS0A.1Y 30 Each

Maintenance to include any updates and technical support

12 Months

Minitab Education Hub- All Learning Paths for 25-49 users

Total Price

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Provide a detailed explanation concerning the available software maintenance support.

4) Quoted products

Are you willing to provide an official quote if requested?

5) Miscellaneous/Additional Points

Any additional information that you consider relevant to your offering in the market and that you think we should know regarding your products.

C. SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

1) Small Business

The purpose of this RFI is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Small Businesses, e.g., General Small Businesses, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and others interested and capable of performing the work. Responses to this notice shall include the following:

(a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) UEI number (f) Cage Code (g) NAICS (h) Type of small business, to include Service Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-Owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone Small Business, Women Owned small business, and Small Disadvantaged business, if applicable.

Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist DFAS in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry, as well as helping to establish a basis for developing any subsequent potential subcontract plan goal percentages.

D. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

It is anticipated that the software and updates will be installed on the government secure server with the update information electronically transmitted or mailed to the Lean6 Office point of contact.

E. RESPONSES

Brevity is encouraged and will be interpreted as effective communication. Responses shall be e-mailed as either a pdf or MS Word attachment and must include a cover letter on institution letterhead including the institution name, point of contact, address, phone number, fax number, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. DFAS requests a response by 5:00 PM EST on 24 May 2024. All initial correspondence shall be via email. If needed, DFAS may establish a dialog with vendors who respond to gain a better understanding of their potential solutions. Please e-mail responses by the date shown above to the following point of contact:

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Charolyn Jackson Email: charolyn.l.jackson.civ@mail.mil

Chrissy Webb Email: chrissy.j.webb.civ@mail.mil

F. DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Propriety information will be safeguarded in accordance with applicable Government Regulations.

Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned.