SOLICITATION NOTICE
70 -- Business Objects software licenses
- Notice Date
- 9/12/2008
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, FedBid.com -- for Department of State procurements only., FedBid.com, 1701 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- 1069-8B3167_01
- Response Due
- 9/16/2008
- Archive Date
- 3/15/2009
- Point of Contact
- Name: Bernice Barnes, Title: Management Analyst, Phone: 7038756098, Fax: 7038756085
- E-Mail Address
-
barnesbl2@state.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1069-8B3167_01 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-26. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-09-16 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be ARLINGTON, VA 22209 The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, BusinessObjects Web Intelligence BOE Premium Bundle XI R2 Win CPU, 1, EA; LI 002, BusinessObjects Web Intelligence BOE Premium Bundle XI R2 Win CPU Standard Support, 1, EA; LI 003, BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 4.5 Win Named User License, 1, EA; LI 004, BusinessObjects Xcelsius Enterprise 4.5 Win Named User License Standard Support, 1, EA; For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. CCR Requirement - Company must be registered on Central Contractor Registration (CCR) before an award could be made to them. If company is not registered in CCR, they may do so by going to CCR web site at http://www.ccr.gov. "Offerors are cautioned to address each specification completely whensubmitting their bid. Offerors that do not address each specificationfully may be rejected without further consideration." Offerors quoting the brand name product that are not the manufacturer of the brand name product MUST submit a signed letter from the manufacturer of the brand name productstating the following: "Manufacturer, has agreed to supply brand name product to Your company for the purpose of providing the supplies to the DoS." AUTHORIZATION MUST BE EMAILED TO BARNESBL2@STATE.GOV OR FAXED ATTN: BERNICE BARNES AT (703-875-6096) PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE FEDBID COMPETITION. NO EXCEPTIONS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AUTHORIZATION LETTER PRIOR TO COMPETITION CLOSE WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM AWARD CONSIDERATION. FOB DESTINAION CONUS Pursuant to the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2512(a)) (TAA), Federal acquisitions of supplies may be made only from offerors that will supply products of an eligible country under any of the free trade agreements entered into pursuant to the TAA. An article is considered a product of a country only if it is wholly a product of that country or if it has been substantially transformed in that country into a new and different article of commerce with a name, character, or use distinct from that of the original article(s). Note that any item that is a discreet article as it is sold in commerce, regardless of its ultimate function or use, cannot be considered substantially transformed based solely on its integration into IT or other systems. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder. BusinessObjects The Diplomatic Security Chief Technology Office (DS/CTO) is seeking the purchase of additional Business Objects software licenses in order to expand the user base of this product. Over the past few years the amount of data collected by Diplomatic Security has dramatically increased. This has increased the number of metrics and reports necessary in order to make effective business decision on the direction of many programs within the bureau. The Web Intelligence suite allows these business owners to generate the necessary reports from the data warehouses generated by the Software Branch for their consumption. The use of automated reporting tools allows for a greater flexibility to be conducted by fewer people in less time. The supplies/services requested in this justification are for additional licenses for the Business Objects products already in use. This purchase also includes support that will provide technical assistance from the vendor and product upgrades during the maintenance period (1 year). As publisher of Web Intelligence, Business Objects is the sole provider of support and maintenance of the product. Business Objects has been able to make available to DS/CTO product and subject matter experts. The in-person and remote availability and support of Business Objects personnel have been a valuable part of the overall adoption and use of Web Intelligence within DS. Only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. Business Objects, as the maker of the Web Intelligence Suite, is the sole provider of maintenance and licensees. Business Objects does not work with resellers, preferring to sell direct. Purchasing new licenses and maintenance would be extremely costly to the Government to replace Business Objects Web Intelligence Suite with a like product. A ward to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. DS/CTO keeps current with regard to new and emerging software development tools by reviewing technical publications, checking vendors' web sites, and soliciting evaluations from vendors. Therefore, if and when a product or products become available that is/are comparable or superior to Business Objects, then DS/CTO will perform a technical assessment, in cluding a benefit/cost analysis, to determine whether to retain this product or to transition to anew, more cost-efficient product.
- Web Link
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FedBizOpps Complete View
(https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=617c290be961a40f13bc40e32019ba78&tab=core&_cview=1)
- Place of Performance
- Address: ARLINGTON, VA 22209<br />
- Zip Code: 22209<br />
- Zip Code: 22209<br />
- Record
- SN01669172-W 20080914/080912222815-617c290be961a40f13bc40e32019ba78 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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