HP functional test software renewal

Added: Aug 24, 2017 3:00 pm Modified: Aug 29, 2017 11:01 amTrack Changes AMENDMENT NOTICE: 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 in this notice. The solicitation number is W9124D-17-Q-5578R and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 511210 with a small business size standard of $38.50M. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2017-08-29 17:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Aberdeen Providing Ground, MD 21005

The MICC Fort Knox requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: Software Renewal,
HP Software Functional Test Renewal, Unlimited Support. Requiring Agency: United States Army Human Resources Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Period of Coverage: September 7, 2017 through September 6, 2018. Please see attached technical specifications for Product numbers and Service agreements., 1, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, MICC Fort Knox intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC Fort Knox is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured or used products. No "GREY" market items.

Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission

FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.)

No partial shipments unless otherwise specified at time of order

All contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of a contract. CCR is now obsolete. Offerors shall ensure SAM registration is active and shall not assume that CCR information automatically migrated to the SAM system. The official SAM website is
https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor time to register in SAM.

In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports , the contractor shall submit their payment request electronically using the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The WAWF website is located at https://wawf.eb.mil. There is no charge to use WAWF. Contractors must register to use WAWF at this website and ensure an electronic business point of contact (POC) is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM ) site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM / within ten (10) calendar days after award of this contract. Contractor training is available at the website Home Page, under about WAWF . Contractors may contact the WAWF Customer Support for assistance toll free at 866-618-5988; commercial: 801-605-7095; Fax commercial: 801-605-7453 or CSCASSIG@CSD.DISA.MIL.

This supersede paragraph herein titled " Evaluation Criteria/ Basis of Award" provided under Bidding Requirements (Instructions). Sellers understand that Fedbid ranks all Bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, considering only price and the price-related factors. Award will be made in the aggregate to the lowest
priced, responsive, responsible offeror. Failure to submit a price on all items will render the quote non-responsive.

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es) http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

52.204-7 System for Award Management
52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors
252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on the Use of Past Performance
Information Retrieval System - Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with
Contractor's Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions
52.232-1 Payments
52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment
52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004 Alt A System for Awards Management
252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information
252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items
252.232-7003 Electronic Invoicing
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments
252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items