RFQ_Active_Catalog.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply and/or service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation number is FA481418TF020. The 6th Contracting Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida, requires the following:

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: Active Catalog Annual Software Maintenance, brand name or equal.

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DESCRIPTION

QTY

0001 Active Catalog Single Server Software Maintenance, 8 Cores, AC-SRVR-MAINT, 9 April 2018 – 8 April 2019

4 each

0002 Active Catalog Additional Blade (8 cores per server) AC-BLADE-MAINT, 9 April 2018 – 8 April 2019

12 each

1001 Active Catalog Single Server Software Maintenance, 8 Cores, AC-SRVR-MAINT, 9 April 2019 – 8 April 2020

1002 Active Catalog Additional Blade (8 cores per server), AC-BLADE-MAINT 9 April 2019 – 8 April 2020

12 each

2001 Active Catalog Single Server Software Maintenance, 8 Cores, AC-SRVR-MAINT, 9 April 2020 – 8 April 2021

2002 Active Catalog Additional Blade (8 cores per server) AC-BLADE-MAINT, 9 April 2020 – 8 April 2021

12 each

FAR Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, applies, which states: Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

BASIS OF AWARD: Any OR EQUAL offers will be sent to the technical advisor for compatibility/functionality. See salient characteristics for Active Catalog listed at the end of th RFQ.

Award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that meets ALL requirements. The Government also reserves the right to make no award at all.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96 effective 6 November 2017, DFARS DPN 20171228, effective 28 December 2017 and AFFARS AFAC 2017-1003, effective 3 October 2017. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) is 511210, Software Publishers. The Product Service Code is D319, IT & Telecommunications - Annual software maintenance service plans. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded.

PROVISIONS/CLAUSES: The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference (provisions and clauses may be obtained via the internet: http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.arnet.gov/far/, or http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.arnet.gov/far/ http://safaq.hq.af.mil/contracting)

FAR 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation

FAR 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions FAR 52.213-2, Invoices FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options FAR 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors FAR 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-

Commercial Items, within FAR 52.212-5, the following clauses apply:

FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tie Subcontract Awards

FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

FAR 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:

DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD officials DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product

DFARS 252-204-7004, Alt A, System for Award Management, Alternate A DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.247-7023, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions

The following Air Force Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated in full text:

5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (June 2016)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsmen, Ms. Susan R. Madison, AFICA OL AMC, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225- 5022, 618-229-0267, fax 618-256-6668, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Also your quote must list your DUNS number, CAGE code, and Federal TIN with Company name, POC, and phone number. If you need to obtain or renew a DUNS mailto:susan.madison@us.af.mil number or CAGE code, please visit www.sam.gov. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Vendor must also be registered in Wide Area Work Flow to receive payment through electronic funds transfer. If you are not currently registered, please visit the following website https://wawf.eb.mil/ to complete your registration.

DELIVERY ADDRESS: This requirement is procured on behalf of USSOCOM, 7701 Tampa Point Boulevard, MacDill AFB FL 33621.

DEADLINE/POINTS OF CONTACT: Offers are due on Wednesday, 21 March 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Submit offers or questions to the attention of Janet Cubas by email to janet.cubas@us.af.mil.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

- Active Catalog redefines how cataloging is currently performed by offering the users the ability to subscribe to one or multiple catalog instances enabling field collection to becomes a primary source of information.

- Catalogs automatically synchronize metadata and/or full data holdings with one another, allowing each catalog to be aware of data elsewhere within the larger enterprise across intermittent and slow networks.

- Fully based on web and data standards for interoperability in the network

- Catalog synchronization enables push/pull from/to the edge providing the right data to the right person when it is needed and when bandwidth is available

- Synchronizes only metadata to minimize bandwidth

- Reduces time to find and access intelligence, or plan operations using the most recent information available to all units.

- Standards-based and open. Compatible and interoperable with DCGS, NGA and ODNI standards.

- Permits users to share and access large quantities of intelligence data across limited and intermittent communication channels.

- Multi-gigabyte imagery can be shared over links as low as 20 kb/s.

- Maps, terrain data and a variety of other multi-intelligence data are also shared across these channels.

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