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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 27, 2009 FBO #2678
SOLICITATION NOTICE

D -- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation For Software Maintenance and Support of the StarTool FDM Software Product from Serena,Inc.For the (USAITA-DC) Pentagon Data Center Services DirectorateIn Washington, D.C

Notice Date

3/25/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

511210 — Software Publishers
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Defense Contracting Command-Washington, Contracting Center of Excellence, Army Contracting Agency (ACA), Contracting Center of Excellence, Army Contracting Agency (ACA), ATTN: Policy and Compliance, 5200 Army Pentagon, Room 1D245, Washington, DC 20310-5200
 

ZIP Code

20310-5200
 

Solicitation Number

W91WAW-904-299-1000
 

Response Due

4/1/2009
 

Archive Date

5/31/2009
 

Point of Contact

Richard White, 703-428-0435<br />
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

(I)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. (II) The solicitation document is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Submit written proposals on RFP number RFQ W90A-9L9-02200. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30, effective 15 January 2009. (IV) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210 and the size standard is $25 million. The acquisition will be issued as a 100% Small Businesses Set-a-Side. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: Any and all Support for software maintenance and telephonic support/assistance, for the StarTool FDM software product from Serena, Inc. Services include updates, fixes, problem solutions, and telephonic support/assistance as needed. ITEM NO -- SUPPLIES/SERVICES -- QUANTITY -- UNIT- UNIT PRICE - AMOUNT 0001954 MONTH 0.00 0.00 Maintenance for StarTool FDM Minimum MIPS-900 0002 954 MONTH 0.00 0.00 Maintenance for STB StarTool FDM MIPS-900 0003 954 MONTH 0.00 0.00 Maintenance for StarTool FDM Minimum MIPS-900 0004954 MONTH 0.00 0.00 Maintenance for STB StarTool FDM MIPS-900 (VI) STATEMENT OF WORK 1.0 Introduction/ Objective This contract provides annual maintenance and support of the StarTool FDM software product from Serena, Inc. This software is an essential tool utilized by mainframe systems programmers that perform a critical role in the operation of the Data Center. The software provides the capability to create VSAM test files without programming, display and edit multiple records from a single screen, edit multiple data sets simultaneously, maintains record key integrity in VSAM files, and reduces virtual storage requirements. The Data Center environment requires programmers to maintain numerous systems which are interconnected and share resources. It would be extremely difficult to maintain system integrity without this tool, which allows the Data Center mainframe programmers to provide an enhanced level of support and capabilities in managing the Data Center's enterprise mainframe environment. 2.0 Tasks/ Requirements The contractor shall: 2.1 Provide maintenance in support of Serena, Inc. software product, StarTool to the Pentagon Data Center Services Directorate. 2.2 Provide software updates via electronic keys, to the Data Center Technical Point of Contact to ensure software is operational (If necessary). 2.3 Provide telephonic support/assistance with use of software 3.0 POC/ Delivery Location Ms. Georgana Navarro US ARMY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY 4.0 Period of Performance The Period of Performance is, 12 months after the effective date of award. 5.0 Invoice In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Request, please submit all invoices using the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) online database system. To become a registered user, go to https://wawf.eb.mil. Additionally, training for WAWF, may be obtained by visiting http://wawftraining.com/. POC for invoice certification and payment: Norman Cyprain (VII) Period of Performance (POP): USAITA-DC Pentagon Data Center Services Directorate in Washington, DC Base Year : 12 months after the effective date of award (VIII) The provision 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in 12.301(b) (1), insert the following provision: Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not it manufacture, is 500 employees. (b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show -- (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) Remit to address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. (c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation. (d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the senders request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing. (e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately. (f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers. (1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due. (2) (i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and (A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or (B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Governments control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or (C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received. (ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted. (3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel. (4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offerors initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer. (i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 LEnfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925) Facsimile (202 619-8978). (ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee. (2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites-- (i) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil ). (ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ ) (iii) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com ). (3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by (i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard ); (ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or (iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697/2197, Facsimile (215) 697-1462. (4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance. (j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation DUNS or DUNS+4 followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offerors name and address. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. (k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that prospective awardees shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. (l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agencys evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offerors offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror. (3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection. (4) A summary of rationale for award; (5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror. (6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency. (End of Provision) (IX) The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (X). The provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items(By Reference), applies to this acquisition, the offeror must submit a completed copy of with its quote. (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (By Reference), applies to this acquisition. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items is applies to this acquisition Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 2009) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: _X_ (17) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755). _X_ (19) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (21) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). _X_ (22) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). _X_ (24) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). _X_ (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractors directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (e)(1)(i) through (xi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246). (ii) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). (iii) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). (iv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), flow down required for all subcontracts subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (v) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50. (vi) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (vii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (viii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2009). (2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of Clause) (XIII) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price order resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. (XIV) N/A (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 PM noon EST on April 1, 2009. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of, Richard W. White @ Email: richard.white20@us.army.mil (XVI)Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Richard White, Contract Specialist, 703-428-0435 Work,and email:richard.white20@us.army.mil.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Contracting Center of Excellence, Army Contracting Agency (ACA) ATTN: Policy and Compliance, 5200 Army Pentagon, Room 1D245 Washington DC<br />

Zip Code: 20310-5200<br />
 

Record

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