Synopsis_Solarwinds.docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND

6001 COMBAT DRIVE

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND 21005-1846

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF CCAP-CCE

1 March 2018

SUBJECT: Solarwinds Synopsis

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-APG (ACC-APG) is requesting a Firm Fixed Price Proposal for Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Solarwinds unlimited maintenance. The services described below are for a one (1) year base period. The NAICS Code applicable to this acquisition is 541519. This acquisition will be funded with FY2018 Operations and Maintenance Funds Army (OMA) based on availability of funds. The request for proposal number is W56JSR-18-R-0023 and proposals are due within 10 calendar days of this notification, no later than close of business at 16:00 (EDST) on 10 March 2018.

Respondent Due Date – Proposals are due within 10 calendar days of this notification, no later than close of business at 16:00 (EDST) on 10 March 2018. If you are unable to furnish a proposal, respond with “no bid” and provide a detailed explanation as to why you are unable to.

Submit all responses and questions via email to sean.m.redmond5.civ@mail.mil

Respondent Instructions – Reponses should clearly indicate the following:

· Contractor CAGE Code, DUNS Number and business type / size.

· Published Commercial Price, if applicable.

· Any and all applicable discounts applied to the pricing.

· Quotes should separately identify any applicable costs associated with meeting the delivery instructions.

· PROVIDE A COPY OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT(s) OR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. If no agreement exists clearly state that in the provided quote.

This document is not a purchase order or contract or a promise to issue an award.

The government reserves the right to issue an award in part or in whole for the items described above. The government is not obligated to make an award for all or any portion of the items described.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder. The evaluation will be based upon the base year and any awarded options. The offeror must also be responsive, and responsible.

Delivery Instructions:

The Solarwinds software shall be activated/delivered with inspection and acceptance at destination within 30 days of award to:

(W90W2B) ATTN: Ms. Monica Herbert Software Engineering Center 6002 Combat Drive Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 Inspection/Acceptance DODAAC: W81B81

The following will be incorporated into the award document for this requirement:

Contract Clauses/Provisions:

FAR/DFARS Description

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT

252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within one (1) year provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed one year.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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