IBM Software Subscription

All quotes/responses shall be submitted via email to Nicole.C.Hartmann-Harding.civ@us.navy.mil  no later than 16 April 2024 6:00am Eastern Standard Time.

Solicitation N00421-24-Q-0219 is issued as a competitive procurement.  The Government intends to purchase on a firm fixed-price basis, and to solicit and award the proposed purchase order on a competitive basis, under the authority implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.  Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management Registration (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DOD contract.  This may be accomplished electronically at http://www.sam.gov.

1. Must be TAA Complaint
2. Must conform to all specifics outline in Statement of Work
3. Must be an authorized reseller / distributor for IBM software.
4. Proof of authorized reseller / distributor must be provided with bid.

Offers must complete the certification in Section K of this solicitation, 52.209-11, Representation by Corporation Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony conviction under any Federal Law.  All offers must complete FAR 52.204-26 within SAM.  If 52.204-26 Section K is completed as “does not” for provision and use of the prohibited equipment and services, FAR 52.204-24 Section K would not be completed and submitted separately as part of the offer per direction within FAR 52.204-24 itself.  If FAR 52.204-26 includes “does” for either provision or use, FAR 52.204-24 Section K is required to be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. Offers must complete 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items in Section K of the solicitation

This is a firm fixed-price procurement; therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should represent the vendor’s best quote in terms of lowest price and technical acceptability.  Your quote must contain enough technical information to evaluate your quote. Your quote will only be evaluated on the information you provide.  If vendors have questions, they must be asked prior to the closing of the request.  Answers will be posted within twenty four (24) hours of being asked.  Depending on the amount of questions, the government will reserve the right to extend the quotation period and will amend the solicitation accordingly.

***Basis for Award***

All interested parties MUST submit a quote no later than 16 April 2024 6:00am Eastern Standard Time

Award will be made to the vendor that submits the lowest, firm fixed-price quotation that meets all the requirements within in Section B of the solicitation (SF18). All vendors must sign, date and return the SF-18. The Government will not pay for any information received. See Attached Solicitation Standard Form SF18.

***Instructions to Offerors***

Please include the following information with your response:

1. FOB:
2. Shipping Cost:
3. Tax ID#
4. UEID
5. Cage Code:
6. Small Business – Yes ___  No ___
7. GSA Contract No. if applicable____________________________
8. Estimated Delivery Date:
9. If available on a Pricelist, please provide a copy.

(10)Total Cost: $___________

All interested parties must submit quotes to below points of contacts via email.

Government Points of Contact: 

Nicole Hartmann-Harding

A2518017, NAWCAD Procurement Group, 21983 Bundy Road, BLDG 441

Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127

Email: Nicole.C.Hartmann-Harding.civ@us.navy.mil

No terms will be incorporated into any price quote and/or order accepted by the Government unless otherwise agreed to by all parties in writing. Any and all terms and conditions contained in any price quote and/or order that violate any Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are void and will have no effect. The applicable Federal laws, statutes, and regulations, including, but not limited to, the FAR and DFARS will govern instead.