V2combined_synopsis-solicitation.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number for this RFQ is CC14HQQ0039. All firms or individuals responding must be registered with the System for Award Management, which can be found at https://www.sam.gov. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23 and DCN 20060412.

The OCC anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order with 4 option years, with a performance start date of April 25, 2014. The anticipated award date is April 24, 2014.

This is a small business set-aside procurement.

PART I – PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

1.0 LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION

In accordance with this RFQ, the Contractor shall provide one permanent license of Charon AXP/ES-40 along with Gold Support for a period of performance as stated in the below pricing table.

1.1 PRICING

The offeror is required to propose a fully burdened fixed price for the CLIN structure located below. The offeror must include appropriate price information, including completing the unit price, total price and overall total price fields. The offeror must complete the preceding fields for the base year plus the four option periods.

Base Period: 04/25/2014 - 04/24/2015

1 EA

1 EA

Option Period 1: 04/25/2015 - 04/24/2016

1 EA

Option Period 2: 04/25/2016 - 04/24/2017

1 EA

Option Period 3: 04/25/2017 - 04/24/2018

1 EA

Option Period 4: 04/25/2018 - 04/24/2019

1 EA

Overall Total Price:

PART II - OTHER CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JAN 2014)

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

_X_ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g))

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (AUG 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(25) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755). (>$3K and performed in the US unless contract is subject to Walsh-Healey, purchased from Fed Prison Industries, or purchased from any State prison)

(29) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 13126).

(30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).

(31) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(33) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513)

(44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

__X_Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(End of clause)

FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 1 day of contract end date.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(End of Clause)

1052.232-8000 (OCC) SUPPLEMENTAL INVOICING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2014)

The contractor shall ensure all invoices adhere to the requirements as stated in either FAR 52.212-4(g) or FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), whichever is referenced in the award.

The contractor shall ensure the OCC award number (beginning with "TCC") is on the face sheet of all invoices.

The contractor shall include any Prompt Payment Discount terms on the face sheet of all invoices.

The contractor shall submit invoices in a format that replicates the contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and subCLIN structure of the contractual document.

If the contract allows for the submission of partial or periodic invoices, the contractor shall include a “Cumulative Invoiced Amount” column. In this column, the contractor shall enter the total amount that has been billed for each CLIN to date.

The contractor shall submit an electronic invoice to TBD

The POC or COR (email provided under separate letter), and The Contract Administrator (email provided under separate letter)

If the contractor does not have the means to submit an electronic invoice, a hardcopy invoice shall be sent to:

TBD

The OCC may deem any invoice that does not fully comply with the invoicing requirements specified in this clause as an improper invoice and return the invoice to the contractor for correction and resubmission.

(End of Clause)

1052.239-8000 (OCC) REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS (NOV 2009) All electronic and information technology (EIT) procured through this contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists (see CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm) or FAR Subpart 39.2, Electronic and Information Technology.

The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device, but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so required by the agency in the future.

(End of Clause)

1052.242-8001 (OCC) POINT OF CONTACT (NOV 2009)

(End of Clause) 1052.243-8001 (OCC) AUTHORIZED CHANGES ONLY BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (SEP 2012)

person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. The CO will be identified via separate letter to the contractor.

(End of Clause)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

PART III - PREPARATION and SUBMISSION of QUOTES

3.0 Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (July 2013) is incorporated into the solicitation by reference, provides guidance on preparing and submitting quotations. Paragraph “(b) Submission of offers” of Clause 52.212-1 is replaced, in its entirety, by the guidance that follows.

Questions concerning this solicitation should be submitted by email to Feroz Rehman, Contract Specialist, at Feroz.Rehman@occ.treas.gov on April 18, 2014.

3.1 General Requirements

Due Date for Receipt of Quotations is April 21, 2014 at 12pm EST. You assume full responsibility for ensuring your quotation is received by the due date and time.

Electronic copies delivered to Feroz Rehman at Feroz.Rehman@occ.treas.gov will be accepted. Hard copies will not be accepted.

3.2 Quote Preparation

Quotations must be prepared in accordance with the instructions in this Part. Failure to substantially comply with these instructions, in either format or content, may lead to the rejection of a quote.

Include the following information:

a. Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs in accordance with the CLIN structure located on Part 1 of this document.

b. DUNS #: ________________________ . Provide certification of the vendor’s registration in the System for Award Management.

3.3 Disposition of Quotes

After evaluation, selection, and contract award, unsuccessful quotes will be disposed of as follows - one copy will be retained by the OCC and the remaining copies will be destroyed.

PART IV - EVALUATION OF QUOTES

4.0 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criterion.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before the award.