70 -- Analyst Notebook Software Maintenance/ License Support

The U.S Central Command intends to enter into a sole source simplified acquisition with I2 Incorporated for the following software for defining, analyzing, portraying, producing, and sharing information to combat terrorism analysts. Acquisition of these license will ensure full compatibility and will facilitate information sharing with both the intelligence community and forward based force protection elements.It is the Federal Government's belief that only I2 Incorporated can provide the above software. This is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responses received within 7 days from the posting of this notice will be reviewed and evaluated. Interested companies having the capability to provide the above described equipment and services should submit, in writing, their capability statement with cost information to scott.barnhart@gsa.gov or fax to 256-895-5898. Telephone requests will also be honored at 256-895-5144. No purchase order will be awarded on the basis of offers received, but offers will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the government. If no responses are received a sole source purchase order will be awarded to I2 Incorporated without further notice 001 Analyst's Notebook individual License 75 EA 002 Analyst's Notebook 2 user license 6 EA 003 Analyst's Notebook 3 user license 1 EA 004 Analyst's Notebook 7 user license 1 EA 005 Analyst's Notebook 15 user license 2 EA 006 Analyst's Notebook 25 user license 1 EA 007 Analyst's Notebook 30 user license 2 EA 008 iBase GIS Interface individual License 5 EA 009 iBase GIS Interfaces 2 user license 6 EA 010 iBase GIS Interfaces 3user license 1 EA 011 iBase GIS Interfaces 7 user license 1 EA 012 iBase GIS Interfaces 15 user license 2 EA 013 iBase GIS Interfaces 21 user license 1 EA 014 iBase GIS Interfaces 25 user license 1 EA 015 iBase SSE individual License 6 EA 016 iBase SSE 2 user license 6 EA 017 iBase SSE 3 user license 1 EA 018 iBase SSE 7 user license 1 EA 019 iBase SSE 15 user license 2 EA 020 iBase SSE 20 user license 1 EA 021 iBase SSE 25 user license 1 EA 022 iBase SSE Designer individual License 2 EA Auction Term(s) Terms Criteria Instructions 1 Failure to comply with the below instructions may result in quote being determined as non-responsive. Instructions 2 Desired delivery date is 10/01/2004. Instructions 3 Vendors / sales agents submitting quotes MUST BE registered in ITSS. If vendor registration assistance is needed contact 877.243.2889 Option 2 Instructions 4 Contact ClientServices@FedBid.com or call 877-933-3234 to address any questions or comments Instructions 5 Company must be registered on DOD's Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Web site is http://www.ccr.gov. Quote must include proof of CCR registration. Instructions 6 New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products, and NO "gray market" Instructions 7 Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after submission Instructions 8 Buyers and Sellers agree to use FedBid.com as an independent Venue for buying and selling goods or services, respectively. It is understood that FedBid ranks all bids by price, regardless of the evaluation criteria used by the buyer. Buyers and Sellers understand that a Buyer always maintains all rights assigned under their contracting authority and/or applicable acquisition regulations, and may select the most advantageous bid for the governement's purpose while considering offline factors such as delivery, past performance, socio-economic classifications, and source rotation. New equipment only, NO remanufactured products, and NO gray market items. Ensure that all items will be covered by the manufacturers warranty. Instructions 9 Quote per specifications requested. If an item has been discontinued or is end of life, annotate quote referencing as such then quote an equal or better replacement for the item. Instructions 10 Quote is to include all fees, including shipping or freight costs. Instructions 11 Provide on quote the estimated ETA, number of days, delivery can be expected after receipt of purchase order. Instructions 12 No partial shipments unless specifically authorized at time of award. Instructions 13 All services and products provided in response to this requirement shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronics and Information Technical (EIT) Accessibility Standard (36 CFR part 1194). Quote must include statement addressing compliance or noncompliance with Section 508. Instructions 14 Quote must include verification that the product and/or services have been evaluated and validated by the NSA or in accordance with NSA-approved processes in accordance with Defense Confidentiality DCAS-1 (see also DODI 8500.2, February 6, 2003).