Combined Synopsis-Solicitation CSBA Software.pdf

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR BRAND NAME SERVICES.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR Part 13, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/).

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation number is N0018925QZ507. The proposed contract action is for commercial SERVICES. The NAICS code is 541511 and the Small Business Size Standard is $34,000,000 million. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, effective 01/17/2025. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice, effective 01/17/2025. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Philadelphia Office hereby provides notice of its intent to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for services for the Center for Applied Learning (CASL) on behalf of the National Defense University (NDU). The Government intends to award a single FFP and the instant synopsis solicitation posting for software services (required services described below).

Description:

National Defense University (NDU) located in Washington, D.C. requires the procurement of software services in support of the Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) which is a structured educational framework mandated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to prepare military officers and national security professional for joint operations and strategic leadership on behalf of the Center for Applied Strategic Learning (CASL). The software services are crucial to ensure NDU students are able to utilize educational simulation of strategic decision-making and tradeoffs.

The software tool allows students and faculty to manipulate highly granular programmatic budget data, explore trade-offs, and assess strategic decisions in a controlled, experiential learning environment.

The Government request responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following:

CLIN 0001: Quantity Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) Software Services 12 months

The period of performance (PoP) is 30 September 2025 through 29 September 2026.

CLIN 1001: Quantity

Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) Software Services 12 months

The period of performance (PoP) is 30 September 2026 through 29 September 2027.

Please see the following attachments:

Attachment 01 – Sole Source Justification (SSJ) Attachment 02 – Request for Quote (RFQ)

The total anticipated period of performance is 30 September 2025 through 29 September 2027.

FOB Destination applies. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

Quoters are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and

Certifications -- Commercial Items, and its ALT I with its quote.

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.

All clauses shall be incorporated by reference into the resultant purchase order to the maximum extent practicable.

Additional contract requirement(s), terms, and conditions are outlined in the attached document.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR OTHER THAN Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) BRAND SERVICES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than the closing date of this solicitation. A determination not to compete this requirement further, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, only services meeting the NDU’s requirements will be considered for award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered;

all responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine whether a competitive solicitation will be issued.

Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information. No documents submitted will be returned. By submitting capability information, the contractor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency.

This procurement is for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT). Effective June 25, 2001, the Federal Government implemented Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Amendments of 1998 (29 U.S.C. S 794(d)). Section 508 requires that the federal Government only acquire electronic and information technology goods and services that provide for access by persons with disabilities. Therefore, to the extent supplies and services are available in the commercial marketplace, the contractor is required to meet the relevant accessibility standards contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 1194 (Subpart B). For further information see http://www.section508.gov.

Quotes must be received NLT 1pm, 03 September 2025, via email to the below listed POC.

All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to:

Rubean Joy Varghese at rubean.j.varghese.civ@us.navy.mil

Interested vendors are encouraged to provide documentation evidencing they are authorized providers of Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) brand products and services.

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