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Synopsis for Commercial Items FAR 13 Combined Synopsis / Solicitation

This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. This Request for Quote (RFQ), incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through 6/29/23.

This RFQ is solicited as Brand Name within North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541511 and small business size standard of $34M.

NGA intends to award one Firm Fixed-Price purchase order, to the lowest priced offeror, that meets the minimum specifications and conforms to this solicitation with a period of performance of 9/15/24 through 9/14/25 with no Options.

Offer Instructions

In order to be considered for this requirement

A. The Vendor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov.

Registration MUST contain the applicable NAICS code specified above.

B. In order to respond to this Request for Quote (RFQ), you must be a manufacturer or authorized reseller of the software being requested. Failure to provide documentation to be an authorized reseller may result in the offerors quote being removed from competition for not adhering to the requirements of this RFQ.

C. If the offeror is a product reseller and utilizes unique item numbers, specific to their company the offeror is required to submit the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) part and or product numbers with their offer.

D. Section 508 Compliance, offeror’s product must comply with the designated section 508 compliance items listed below.

E. All software terms and conditions and any seller terms and conditions must be submitted with offer.

The following Section 508 Accessibility Standard(s) (Technical & Functional Performance Criteria) are applicable to this acquisition (check as appropriate). Incorporate all applicable Section 508 standards in the requirement document of the purchase request package.

_____ None exception to 508 Approved by NGA

Technical Standards

______1194.21- Software Applications and Operating Systems

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___x___1194.22-Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications.

______1194.23 -Telecommunications Products ______1194.24 -Video and Multimedia Products ______1194.25 -Self-Contained, Closed Products ______1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers

Functional Performance Criteria is the minimally acceptable standards to ensure Section 508 compliance. This block should also be checked to ensure that the minimally acceptable EIT is proposed. The Technical Standards above in Paragraph #6 facilitate the assurance that the maximum technical standards are provided to the offers.

Functional Performance Criteria

______1194.31 -Functional Performance Criteria.

Information, Documentation, and Support

______1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

F. Include your CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and Tax ID Number with your response.

Offers shall be submitted to the Points of Contact (POC) for this requirement Kathleen.a.dee@nga.mil 314- 676-1268 & Jeffrey.h.teague@nga.mil 314-676-1655.

All offers shall be submitted no later than August 7, 2024 at 14:00 CST.

Schedule of Products NGA requests the following items:

Description Qty Period of Performance Unit Price Annual Subscription License Fee

Talent Engagement Suite 1 9/15/2024 - 9/14/2025 Insights Pro 1 9/15/2024 - 9/14/2025 Event Manager 1 9/15/2024 - 9/14/2025 Federal Expert Assist 1 9/15/2024 - 9/14/2025 Advocates 1 9/15/2024 - 9/14/2025

*If available please include commercial price list with quote.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR Provisions:

52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations – Representation 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Vendors are required to have

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52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items included in their System for Award Management (SAM) record 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports.

The following FAR Clauses are included by reference:

52.202-1, Definitions 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures;

52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility of Matters 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, with the following clauses checked:

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-18, Availability of Funds 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration

The following DFARS provisions apply to this acquisition:

252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

The following DFARS clauses apply to this acquisition:

The following DFARS Clauses are included by reference:

252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions

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252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

To view the above clauses in full text, visit www.acquisition.gov.

In addition, the following NGA clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition:

5X52.227-9000, UNAUTHORIZED USE OF NGA NAME, SEAL, AND INITIALS (JUN 2006)

(a) As provide in 10 U.S.C. Section 425, no person may, except with the written permission of both the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence, knowingly use the words "National Geospatial- Intelligence Agency", "National Imagery and Mapping Agency", or "Defense Mapping Agency," the initials "NGA", "NIMA", or "DMA," the seal of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National Imagery and Mapping Agency, or the Defense Mapping Agency, or any colorable imitation of such words, initials, or seal in connection with any merchandise, retail product, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Secretary of Defense and the DNI.

(b) Whenever it appears to the U.S. Attorney General that any person is engaged or about to engage in an act or practice which constitutes or will constitute conduct prohibited by paragraph (a), the Attorney General may initiate a civil proceeding in a district court of the United States to enjoin such act or practice. Such court shall proceed as soon as practicable to hearing and determination of such action and may, at any time before final determination, enter restraining orders or prohibitions, or take such other action as is warranted, to prevent injury to the United States, or to any person or class of persons for whose protection the action is brought.

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5X52.227-9001, ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT U.S. PERSONS (NOV 2016)

This contract is sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. All work and services to be performed hereunder shall be in strict compliance with procedures contained in DoDM 5240.01.

(End of Clause)

5X.52-232-9000, Submission of Invoice- DOD FMFO J-8 NGA (Oct 2023)

(a) The contractor shall prepare each invoice in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act and email one copy of the invoice to FMFOINSP@nga.mil.

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(b) At the same time of submission of the invoice to the DOD FMFO J-8 NGA Vendor Pay Office, the contractor shall email a copy to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer (CO), and a copy to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the address set forth in the clause at 5X252.201-602-2-91, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), if applicable. The contractor shall ensure that the invoice submitted to the payment office is the same invoice that is submitted to the CO, the COR, and the designated DCAA office when clause 5X252.242-9000 is used, without alteration.

(c) Upon receipt of the invoice, the COR will complete the receiving report and submit via the RRPT database tool. A copy of the completed receiving report shall also be provided to the Contracting Officer shown on the face of this contract/order.

(d) Payments will be made by DOD FMFO J-8 NGA Vendor Pay Office, 3838 Vogel Rd, Arnold, MO 63010.

(e) Contractors wishing to check the payment status of their vouchers may do so by calling NGA / DOD FMFO J-8 NGA Vendor Support at (636)321-5251. In addition, questions may be directed to the COR. In the absence of a COR, contact the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), whose name and contact information appear on the face page of this contract/order.

5X252.204-7000-90, PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION (MAY 2015)

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this clause, information pertaining to this contract shall not be released to the public unless authorized by the Contracting Officer in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information. Requests for approval to release information pertaining to this contract shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer by means of NGA Form 5230-1, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Request for Clearance for Public Release.

(b) The contractor may provide past performance information regarding this contract, without Contracting Officer approval, to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and NGA to support source selections at those agencies. The contractor is responsible for the proper classification and handling of such information, and shall provide a copy of the information provided to the Contracting Officer.