License Renewal for ERGO Database

Added: Mar 31, 2011 1:35 pm This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation. The Government has a requirement for a 1 year renewal of License for the ERGO Database software in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit offers on RML-RFQ-11008. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50 dated 3/16/2011. This acquisition will be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541711 and the small business size is 500 employees. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), Rocky Mountain Laboratories, has a need to renew for a period of 1 year, their license to use the ERGO Database software from IG Assets. This software contains 1150 genomes across all domains of life, representing many of the pathogens studied within the NIAID. The ERGO database contains genomic sequences, functional annotations of genes and detailed metabolic and non metabolic pathway overviews. Renewal must include monthly updates for the period of one year, all new public genome data, and all proprietary customer data from sequencing and annotation projects performed in conjunction with IG Assets (dba Integrated Genomics). This renewal must also include phone and email support and 8 hours of web based ERGO Database training with a qualified genomic scientist.
FOB Point shall be Destination, Hamilton, MT. Delivery location is Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, MT. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; FAR52.227-14 Rights In Data - General; HHSAR 352.224.70 (b)(f) Confidentiality of Information Clause. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall have posted their FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items at website http://orca.bpn.gov. By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offers may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the Barbara Horrell; (Fax - 406-363-9288), (E-Mail/ horrellb@niaid.nih.gov). Offers must be submitted not later than 4:30 PM (MDST) 04/15/2011. Copies of the above-referenced clauses are available from http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/52_000_107.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.