Thinkstock Subscription

Added: Sep 04, 2014 4:41 pm Modified: Sep 04, 2014 5:25 pmTrack Changes 1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the "JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION" document. Please see attached JA.

2. All other term and conditions remain in full force and effect.

Added: Sep 04, 2014 4:41 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, 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. The solicitation number is VA118-11-RQ-0650 and is issued as a request for quote.



Quotes are due to be in receipt by this office not later than September 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM EST. This action is being solicited on a Sole Source basis under authority 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". The intended source is Getty Images, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 250, McLean, VA 22102, as Getty Images remains the only responsible source capable of satisfying VA's requirements. No other contractor can provide the required services because they do not have access to the proprietary technical data of Thinkstock Flex 250 software. These subscriptions shall provide the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with the latest clipart, graphics, photos, illustration, videos and music files to support the development of training material, flyers, announcements, brochures and ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) regulations.



The proposed action is on a firm fixed price basis for the procurement of a Thinkstock Flex 250 subscription, for access and licensing permissions for photos, videos and music for three users. The period of performance for this purchase is September 30, 2014 to September 29, 2015 for one year of service to include upgrades; maintenance and support with one 12-month option period for 10 Thinkstock subscription inclusive of seven previously purchase subscriptions and one 12-month optional task for up to three additional Thinkstock subscriptions and maintenance which may be exercised at the Government's discretion at time of Option Period 1 award.



The following products will meet these requirements:



Base Period (September 30, 2014 through September 29, 2015)

CLIN Product Quantity Unit Price

0001 Thinkstock Flex 250 3 Each

Subscription

0002 Thinkstock Service, Upgrades 3 Each

Support & Maintenance



Option Period 1 (September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2016)

(This Option may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000)

CLIN Product Quantity Unit Price

1001 Thinkstock Flex 250 10 Each

Subscription

1002 Thinkstock Service, Upgrades 10 Each

Support & Maintenance



Optional Task 1 (September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2016)

(May be exercised a single time for the quantity of one, two, or three, at the Government's discretion at time of Option Period 1 award.)



CLIN Product Quantity Unit Price

2001 Thinkstock Flex 250 3 Each

Subscription

2002 Thinkstock Service, Upgrades 3 Each

Support & Maintenance





The place of delivery is:

Department of Veterans Affairs

728 TJ Jackson Drive

Falling Waters, WV 25419



The Contracting Officer (CO) named herein will maintain the contract administration functions for this contract. After award of the contract, all inquiries and correspondence relative to the administration of the contract shall be addressed to the attention of the CO as follows:



Contracting Officer (CO)

Name: James D. Cozzolino

Address: Department of Veterans Affairs

Technology Acquisition Center

23 Christopher Way

Eatontown, New Jersey 07724

Phone: 732-440-9681

Email: james.cozzolino@va.gov



The small size standard is 150 Employees for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541519.



PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES applicable to this acquisition are as follows: