Asti software maintenace

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017824RC603 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is not eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to ADVANCED SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. for the following;

Quantity

Part Number

Description

License Period

1

VS-SW-IA-M-NS

Software and Information Assurance (IA) Maintenance Contract for 12 Months (Includes 605 RMTs and 327 Voisus Clients)

29 February 2024 - 28 February 2025

The ADVANCED SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. software maintenance is required in order to maintain compatibility with the existing system, the requested software maintenance must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with the existing software currently installed. Use of another vendor’s product would require unbudgeted and unanticipated system integration, operability, functionality, form fit re-design and testing of the current architecture causing a complete redesign of the existing system.

Please include shipping/freight cost for FOB destination Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Please submit signed SF1449 with quote. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Proposal is due 31 January 2024, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 29 February 2024.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to Diana.m.moses4.civ@us.navy.mil prior to the RFP closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017824RC603 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449:  Solicitation for Commercial Items

-Requirements List