Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.docx

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial items, 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.

(ii) This solicitation, NB194000-15-00624 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80.

(iv) This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. NAICS Code is 541519 with a size standard of $27.5M for this procurement.

(v) The following are the contract line item number(s) (CLIN) and item descriptions, quantities and units of measure for this requirement IAW the SOW:

CLIN 0001: Base Year

P/N: E036GLL

IBM Maximo Asset Management for Annual Subscription and Support Agreement.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 0002: Base Year

P/N: E036GLL

Upgrades for Maximo Asset Management Subscription.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 0003: Base Year

P/N: E036GLL

Training for Maximo Asset Management.

CLIN 1001: Option Year 1

P/N: E036GLL

IBM Maximo Asset Management for Annual Subscription and Support Agreement.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 1002: Option Year 1

P/N: E036GLL

Upgrades for Maximo Asset Management Subscription.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 1003: Option Year 1

P/N: E036GLL

Training for Maximo Asset Management.

CLIN 2001: Option Year 2

P/N: E036GLL

IBM Maximo Asset Management for Annual Subscription and Support Agreement.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 2002: Option Year 2

P/N: E036GLL

Upgrades for Maximo Asset Management Subscription.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 2003: Option Year 2

P/N: E036GLL

Training for Maximo Asset Management.

CLIN 3001: Option Year 3

P/N: E036GLL

IBM Maximo Asset Management for Annual Subscription and Support Agreement.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 3002: Option Year 3

P/N: E036GLL

Upgrades for Maximo Asset Management Subscription.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 3003: Option Year 3

P/N: E036GLL

Training for Maximo Asset Management.

CLIN 4001: Option Year 4

P/N: E036GLL

IBM Maximo Asset Management for Annual Subscription and Support Agreement.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 4002: Option Year 4

P/N: E036GLL

Upgrades for Maximo Asset Management Subscription.

QTY: 1 EA

CLIN 4003: Option Year 4

P/N: E036GLL

Training for Maximo Asset Management.

(vi) Description of requirement for the items to be acquired can be found in the Statement of Work. See attached: Statement of Work and Specifications.

(vii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

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

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quotation conforms to the solicitation and is the Technically Acceptable Lowest Price (tradeoffs are not permitted).

The following factors shall be used to evaluate the quotations:

1. Factor 1 – Technical Solution

2. Factor 2 – Past Performance/Experience

3. Factor 3 – Price To be determined technically acceptable a vendor must be an authorized IBM support provider with acceptable past performance/experience. Technical and past performance, when combined, is significantly more important than cost or price.

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

(vix) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror must have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) which must be uploaded to the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov.

(x) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xi) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR 52.212-5 clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 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 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting 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 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards

(xii) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: CAR 1352.201-70, CAR 1352.201-72, CAR 1352.208-70, CAR 1352.209-72, CAR 1352.209-73, CAR 1352.209-74, CAR 1352.213-70, CAR 1352.233-70, 1352.233-71, CAR 1352.237-70, CAR 1352.237-71, CAR 1352.237-75. The full text of these clauses is available at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_management/policy/default.htm

(xiii) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings do not apply to this acquisition.

(xiv) Quotes are required to be received no later than 11:59pm Mountain Time, April 26, 2015 and must include the following: Company name, address, phone numbers, DUNS number and itemized quote. Quotes shall be delivered via email to Patricia Bullington at patricia.bullington@nist.gov.

(xv) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Patricia Bullington at 303-497-3106 or patricia.bullington@nist.gov. All emails shall contain the following subject line Question: RFQ NB194000-15-00624.