This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13.5 and the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The NAICS code is 423430. This requirement will result in a firm fixed price contract. The period of performance is June 25, 2010 through June 24, 2011. The contractor shall provide software maintenance and licensing for Symantec software in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.
The following provisions apply; The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial (June 2008) applies to this acquisition. The provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) applies to this acquisition and will be based meeting the requirement and on total price. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2009), applies to this acquisition and offerors are required to submit a completed copy with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009) applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2009) applies to this acquisition and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 627(s)(4); 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14);); 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212); (21) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201); 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); 52.225-5; Trade Agreements (Nov 2007) (19 U.S.C. 2501); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332); HHSR 352.270-19 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (January 2006) Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by Public Law 105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained, and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the ‘‘Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards'' set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the ‘‘Access Board'') in 36 CFR part 1194. The complete text of Section 508 Final Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/standards.htm.
Invoice/Payment - Contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) site and the information should be updated as needed: Vendors must ensure that they are registered and the information that appears in the CCR is updated and correct. The FDA is not responsible for delay of payment (or interest accrued) due to incorrect accounts or information listed in the CCR. The two websites listed provide the relevant information regarding registration and updating your CCR account. Under Federal Acquisition Regulations 4.1102, "Prospective Contractors shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award of a contract or agreement." https://eupdate.dnb.com/requestoptions/government/ccrreg/ and http://www.ccr.gov/handbook.asp; Payment will be made only after satisfactory completion of concrete deliverables/service. Payment for the deliverables/services will occur only after and in the following order: a. a purchase order has been generated by the FDA contracting office. The contractor shall NOT provide service to the FDA until a purchase order has been received. This is considered an illegal procurement by the government; b. The FDA is being provided access to the resource; c. within 30 days of the FDA Office of Financial Services (OFS) having received and accepted a proper invoice as defined below. A proper invoice from the contractor shall contain the following:
Invoice date
Invoice name
FDA account number issued by the contractor
FDA purchase order number displayed in block 3 of the purchase order
Description including price, quantity, discount, shipping and performance terms
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and/or remittance information
Company contact name, title and direct telephone number
Omission of one or more of the above requirements will result in the invoice being rejected. The 30-day window for OFS to pay on the invoice will begin again once a proper invoice is received. The contractor shall address the invoice to the office noted in the purchase order. Quotations shall be due no later than 9:00 am EST on 12 May 2010 via email to dhammon1@oc.fda.gov contact Debbie Hammond on 301-827-7157 information regarding this solicitation.
Set-aside code: N/A
Place of performance:
DHHS/FDA/OIM 2098 GAITHER ROAD ROCKVILLE, MD
20850
US
Contact: Debbie Hammond, Phone (301) 827-7157, Fax (301) 827-7039, Email deborah.hammond@fda.hhs.gov
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Updated on 2010/05/06
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Place of performance:
DHHS/FDA/OIM 2098 GAITHER ROAD ROCKVILLE, MD
20850
US
Contact: Debbie Hammond, Phone (301) 827-7157, Fax (301) 827-7039, Email deborah.hammond@fda.hhs.gov
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Updated on 2010/05/10
Answers to questions posed regarding Solicitation No. 1073237-10-DH Question:
1. Copy of certificates Answer: Question:
2. Symantec Renewal ID # (RNWxxx-xxx-xxx) Answer: RNW527-394-577 Question:
3. Sales order number from last year Answer: HHSF223200950081P Question:
4. Symantec quote number from this year Answer: 513310300 Question:
5. License reference numbers Answer: 20011811 - QTY 100
20042846 - QTY 114
20042846 - QTY 46
20011811 - QTY 700
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Place of performance:
DHHS/FDA/OIM 2098 GAITHER ROAD ROCKVILLE, MD
20850
US
Contact: Debbie Hammond, Phone (301) 827-7157, Fax (301) 827-7039, Email deborah.hammond@fda.hhs.gov
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