Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Software and Services

CORRECTION:  Award was based on Best Value Trade Off method.

Amendment 0005 is being issued to increase the amount of time allotted for Phase II evaluations for vendors found to be in the competitive range.

Amendment 0003 is being issued to provide answers to questions.

Amendment 0002 is being issued to extend the quote due date to 10:00 AM ET, November 3, 2017 and provide answers to questions.  See Amendment 0002 and spreadsheet attached.

Amendment 0001 is being issued to correct an inadvertant error in the due dates for questions and the quotes.  See attachment.

Request For Quote (RFQ) Number:  DJD-17-Q-0195 (attached)  for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software and Services

Notice Type:  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Prospective Offerors are invited to submit a quote for "Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software and Services."  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 511210 - Software Publishers.  The Small Business Size Standard is $38.5 million. 

The government intends to issue a competitive fixed price Purchase Order, pursuant to FAR 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, and FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items combined for a period of one base year and five option years.  Award will be based on Best Value Trade Off method.

Instructions for the proper preparation of the quote are set forth in Section 6 of the RFQ.  Evaluation will be completed as set forth in Section 7 of the RFQ.  To facilitate proper evaluation of the quote, do not deviate from the format structure outlined in Section 7 of the RFQ.  The Technical Quote (Volume I) shall not exceed 50 pages.  Carefully review all Sections of the RFQ and provide information when required to include representations, certifications, and other statements of the Offeror required under FAR 52.212-3.

Your quote must be submitted to the issuing office no later than 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, on or before October 20, 2017.  Late quotes will not be considered.

The issuing office and place designated for receipt of your quote is:

US Department of Justice

Drug Enforcement Administration

8701 Morrissette Drive

Springfield, VA 22152

This is the ONLY location for delivery of quotes.  No deliveries will be accepted at the DEA Headquarters location.

To assure your quote arrives at the proper place on time and to prevent opening by unauthorized individuals, your quote must be identified on the envelope or wrapper as follows:

Quote submitted in response to RFQ No.  DJD-17-Q-0195

Contract Specialist:  Nancy Costello

Due Date:         10:00 AM, Eastern Time, on or before October 20, 2017. 

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of quotes.  It is also noted that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who may legally bind the Government.

Any questions about this RFQ should be submitted in writing to Nancy.A.Costello@usdoj.gov no later than 10 AM Eastern Time, October 2, 2017.  The RFQ ("solicitation") number, DJD-17-R-0195, must be referenced in all e-mail correspondence.  Answers to questions will be provided under an amendment to the RFQ and posted to FBO prior to submission of offers.

All communications in reference to this RFQ shall be directed to Nancy Costello, preferably by e-mail at Nancy.A.Costello@usdoj.gov or on 202-353-1493.  Collect calls will not be accepted