Kindgom Suit Software License and Maintenance

Added: Nov 10, 2015 3:13 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 with or attached to this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N62306-16-T-M506. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC2005-83 and DFARS Change notice 20151030. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The NAICS code is 511210-Software Publishers. The size standard is 38.5M.
2. The Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS, intends to solicit and award, on a Sole Source basis, a firm fixed price purchase order to IHS Global Inc., 15 Inverness Way E., Englewood, CO 80112-5710. This procurement is to purchase 2D/3D Pak Kingdom Suite Software license, standalone and software maintenance support for one year with contract options to extend the maintenance for four consecutive years meeting the attached specifications. The Period of Performance is as follows:

• Base Year - 07 December 2015 to 06 December 2016
• Option Year 1- 07 December 2016 to 06 December 2017
• Option Year 2- 07 December 2017 to 06 December 2018
• Option Year 3- 07 December 2018 to 06 December 2019
• Option Year 4- 07 December 2020 to 06 December 2021

3. The government reserves the right to make one, multiple or no award resulting from this solicitation.

4. FAR 52.252-1 -- 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): www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm.

5. FAR 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252201.htm.

6. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item apply to this acquisition.

7. The procedures at FAR 13.106 apply to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and technical capability considered.

8. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and it's ALT I, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items with its offer.

9. FAR 52.214-4, the clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

10. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

FAR 52.204-10- Reporting Executive Compensation and first-Tier Subcontract Awards
FAR 52.209-6-Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment
FAR 52.222-3- Convict Labor
FAR 52.222-19 -Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21 -Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26- Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35 -Equal Opportunity for Veterans
FAR 52.222-36 -Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-50- Combating Trafficking in Persons
FAR 52.222-54- Employment Eligibility Verification
FAR 52.223-18 -Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
FAR 52.225-3-Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, Alternate II
FAR 52.225-13 -Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
FAR 52.232-19- Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year
FAR 52.232-29-Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items
FAR 52.232-33- Payment by electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management
FAR 52.233-3-Protest After Award
FAR 52.333-4-Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

11. PROVISIONS - The following provisions are incorporated into the solicitation by reference:

FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management
FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting
FAR 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation

12. CLAUSES - The following clauses will be incorporated in the award document:

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications
FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations
FAR 52.217-7-Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Price Line Item
The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.
FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

13. The following DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement by reference:

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation of Former DoD Officials
DFARS 252.203-7998 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - Representation - (Deviation 2015-o0010))
DFARS 252.203-7999 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements - (DEVIATION 2015-o0010)
DFARS 252.204-0001 Line Item Specific: Single Funding
DFARS 252-204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (Deviation 2016-o0001)
DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying country sources as subcontractors
DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items
DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program
DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy America and Balance Of Payment Program
DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2012
DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items
DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports
DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies On Contract Payments

14. This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Any inquiries concerning this requirement are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar days after publication of this notice.

This announcement will close at 11:59p.m., Central Time on 13 Nov 2015. Quote is to be submitted to Cynthia Messina at cynthia.messina@navy.mil.

Contractor shall provide Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractor must be registered in the SAM at www.sam.gov and Wide Area Work Flow at https://wawf.eb.mil to be considered for award. Quote shall include price(s), point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. Response must clearly indicate the capability of offeror to meet all specifications and requirements.