USDA STRATUS Cloud Agreement (BOA) Pool 3: SaaS Providers

10/13/2023

AMENDMENT 0001 is issued addressing the following:

1. Posts responses to vendor submitted questions.  See "B03 AMD 0001 Attachment E_STRATUS Pool 3_Questions and Answers_10.13.23".
2. Amends RFQ, Instructions to Offerors, Sections 2.1.2, 2.1.5, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.11.2, 2.11.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, and 5.1.  See "B03 AMD 0001 1. RFQ 12314423Q0144_Instructions to Offerors_STRATUS Pool 3".
3. Amends Attachment B Security Requirements, Section B.1.2.1 and adds USDA Memorandum regarding Hiring of Non-United States Citizens (dated April 18, 2023).

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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General Information

Document Type:                           Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number:                    12314423Q0144 (previously 12314423R0012)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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.

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Request for Quote (RFQ) and all applicable documents for the USDA STRATUS Cloud Agreement (BOA) Pool 3: Software as a Service (SaaS) Providers have been posted/uploaded to SAM.gov.

Please note the following dates:

Questions Due Date: 3:00pm ET on October 11, 2023

Quote Due Date: 5:00pm ET on October 27, 2023

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to establish STRATUS Pool 3 BOAs to obtain SaaS offerings (not including native hyperscale CSP services under Pool 1) including professional and technical support services provided by the SaaS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Contractor shall perform all activities required to meet the requirements identified in the Statement of Objectives. The period of performance will consist of an initial ordering period of 10 years from date of BOA issuance. The performance period for all orders placed against this BOA shall not exceed five (5) years from the completion of the ordering period.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

The Government anticipates executing approximately 25 BOAs to a mix of large (Unrestricted) and small business (Restricted). The Government anticipates the award of 10 Unrestricted agreements and 15 Restricted agreements. The Government reserves the right to award fewer or more BOAs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for this acquisition are 513210 Software Publishers (size standard $47M), and 541519 Other computer Related Services / IT Value Added Resellers (size standard 150 employees).

Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the RFQ requirements and submitted by the date indicated in this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Copies of this solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents are posted with this announcement and made available for viewing on SAM.gov. Any amendments to the RFQ (if required) will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are reminded that they are responsible for checking SAM.gov for new information concerning this requirement.

Any communications with the Government from the date of this RFQ through BOA issuance shall be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO), Christine D. Wallace, at Christine.Wallace@usda.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM) Requirements:

Offerors must be registered in the SAM database. If registration is not active at the time of receipt of quotes, the Offeror is not eligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://sam.gov.

General Information

Document Type:                           Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number:                    12314423Q0144 (previously 12314423R0012)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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.

This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Request for Quote (RFQ) and all applicable documents for the USDA STRATUS Cloud Agreement (BOA) Pool 3: Software as a Service (SaaS) Providers have been posted/uploaded to SAM.gov.

Please note the following dates:

Questions Due Date: 3:00pm ET on October 11, 2023

Quote Due Date: 5:00pm ET on October 27, 2023

DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks to establish STRATUS Pool 3 BOAs to obtain SaaS offerings (not including native hyperscale CSP services under Pool 1) including professional and technical support services provided by the SaaS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Contractor shall perform all activities required to meet the requirements identified in the Statement of Objectives. The period of performance will consist of an initial ordering period of 10 years from date of BOA issuance. The performance period for all orders placed against this BOA shall not exceed five (5) years from the completion of the ordering period.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

The Government anticipates executing approximately 25 BOAs to a mix of large (Unrestricted) and small business (Restricted). The Government anticipates the award of 10 Unrestricted agreements and 15 Restricted agreements. The Government reserves the right to award fewer or more BOAs. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for this acquisition are 513210 Software Publishers (size standard $47M), and 541519 Other computer Related Services / IT Value Added Resellers (size standard 150 employees).

Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with the RFQ requirements and submitted by the date indicated in this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Copies of this solicitation are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents are posted with this announcement and made available for viewing on SAM.gov. Any amendments to the RFQ (if required) will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties are reminded that they are responsible for checking SAM.gov for new information concerning this requirement.

Any communications with the Government from the date of this RFQ through BOA issuance shall be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO), Christine D. Wallace, at Christine.Wallace@usda.gov.

System for Award Management (SAM) Requirements:

Offerors must be registered in the SAM database. If registration is not active at the time of receipt of quotes, the Offeror is not eligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://sam.gov.