Data Management Software

Added: Sep 01, 2016 4:10 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-16-4389-E002 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 2005-90. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 541511. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

Data Management Software

See attached SOW for specifications

Submittals should include  

•·         Price quotation to include setup, installation and training cost. The quote must also include any reoccurring maintenance cost as a separate line item. The quote must be broken down into individual unit costs. (i.e. cost of setup, cost of training, etc.)

•·         A proposal describing the data management software capabilities and/or limitations. The proposal must include the minimum system computing requirements, initial setup requirements, networking requirements, any additional software needs and expected schedule to complete setup, installation and training.

•·         If requested, a demonstration highlighting the software's ability to function as described in the criteria outlined in section 2.

•·         Three past performance references to include one for similar work.

The government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation
to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the specifications will be most advantageous to the Government. Winning offeror MUST be registered in www.SAM.gov and have completed the representations and certifications.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52-212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - annual representations and certifications are required. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. In paragraph B of 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.225-33. In the event the vendor will accept payment via the Government Purchase Card (VISA), the vendor shall annotate on its offer that it will accept the purchase card, and clause 52.232-33 will be superseded by clause 52.232-36.
 

The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Governments's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses are 15 days from the date this notice is published in the FedBizOps by 2:00 PM EST time, Sept 16, 2016 at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2316 Rainwater Rd, Tifton, GA 31794 (or POBox 748, Tifton, GA 31793) or by e-mail at juan.gaytan@ars.usda.gov. POC Juan C. Gaytan, Purchasing Agent, 229-386-3496.