70 -- Altiris Network Services

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05. All applicable provision and clauses are included in the actual solicitation. This procurement is set for full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611, and the small business size standard is $6,000,000. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase contract to cover 80 business days during the period of 5 Jun 06 - 30 Sep 06, to include two (2) eight-week option periods, for the following CLINs IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the five attached Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs): Line Item Description POP/Qty Unit Price Ext. Price 1 Standard Support for the services detailed in the PWS for the POP 16 business weeks (80 working days) during the estimated period of 6 Jun 2006 to 30 Sep 2006 ______($/Week) _______ 2 After hours support for these same services per PWS para. 1.4.4 EST 30 HRS _________ ($/HR) _______ NTE 3 Option period 2 for a two-month extension of service 8 business weeks (40 working days) ________($/Week) _______ 4 After hours support for these same services per PWS para. 1.4.4 EST 30 HRS _________ ($/HR) _______ NTE 5 Option period 2 for a two-month extension of service 8 business weeks (40 working days) ________($/Week) _______ 6 After hours support for these same services per PWS 1.4.4 EST 30 HRS ________ ($/HR) _______ NTE This action is not a small business set-aside. However, the Government intends to target small businesses as much as is practicable, making an award to a small business if it is in the best interest of the Government. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel, FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 (Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer which can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 (Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Apr 2001 or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Deviation), FAR 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietname Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities, FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employees Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended, FAR 52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES, FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award, FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services, FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order, FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements, FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions, FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The following are also applicable to this acquisition, DFARS 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Required Central Contracting Registration Alternate A, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials, DFARS 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances, DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, AFFARS 5352.233-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations, AFFARS 5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations is applicable to this acquisition as well. All quotations must be received by the 55 Contracting Squadron, 101 Washington Square, Offutt AFB 68113-2107 by 24 May 2006 at 4:00 pm (CST). Quotes must be valid until 23 Jun 2006. Quotations may be electronically submitted to gregg.sutcliffe@offutt.af.mil. Facsimile copies may be submitted to (402) 294-7280. NO PARTIAL AWARDS WILL BE MADE. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations, to include pricing for base period and 2 option periods. Direct all questions to 1Lt Stephen Kroft via email (stephen.kroft@offutt.af.mil) or phone (402-294-7703). COLLECT CALLS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, Required Central Contract Registration Alternate A, that lack of active registration in the CCR database will make a bidder ineligible for award. NOTE: CONTRACTORS MUST BE CCR REGISTERED PRIOR TO 23 Jun 2006. TO REGISTER, GO TO THE WEBSITE: http://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil. CONTRACTORS MUST ALSO BE REGISTERED ON ORCA. TO REGISTER, GO TO http://orca.bpn.gov.