70 -- Lean Six Sigma Software/Maintenance

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. This requirement is being issued under FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430, and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Acquisition and Procurement Office, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC, 20301-1155 intends to purchase the following items. Please include shipping and maintenance as two separately priced items. All items will be delivered (F.O.B. Destination) to: WHS/HRDD Polk Building-Suite 3000 2521 South Clark Street ATTN: Yvette Johnson Within 14 days after contract award. The contractor shall provide the following items on a firm fixed price basis: Item Description Quantity/Each Model Number Igraphix Lean Six Sigma 100 Part #IGRAPIXENT 1 year Maintenance 100 Part # IGRPHIXMAIN The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-17 and Defense Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARs), current to DCN 20070531: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Insert at FAR 52.212-2(a). The Government will award a contract resulting from this synopsis to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technically acceptable and lowest price. FAR provision 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Item (Nov 2006) with Alternate I (Apr 2002). Note: In order to complete the Representations and Certifications for the referenced provisions, contractors must go to the Air Force website at http://farsite.hill/af.mil/Vffar1.htm, locate the referenced provision, copy and paste it to a Word document and complete. If contractors are registered in the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at https://orca.bpn.gov/ and has information posted, contractors are required to submit a signed copy of section (k) of FAR Clause 52.212-3. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2007) and FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination (Nov 1991). FAR 52.212-5 Terms and Conditions required to implement Status of Executive Order Commercial Items (Nov 2006) apply to this acquisition. Specific clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2007); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999). DFARS Clauses 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2007), specifically, 252.225-7036, Buy American Act, Free Trade Agreements, Balance of Payments Program (Oct 2006) with Alternate I (Oct 2006). DFARS provision 252.232-1003 Electronic Submission Payment Requests (May 2006), DFARS provision 252.247-7023 Electronic Submission Payment Request (May 2006); DFARS provision 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) with Alternate III (May 2002). DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act?Free Trade Agreements?Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Oct 2006) with Alternate I (Oct 2006). If contractors are participating in this acquisition, contractors are required to provide their name, address, telephone number, and email address to the point of contact listed below, via email or by facsimile (703) 696-4164 for notification of amendments. Quotations are due no later than 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, December 6, 2007. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to: Theresa.Booker.ctr@whs.mil. For additional information, contact Theresa Booker, Contract Specialist, at (703) 696-1495. Responses must be submitted via email to the Point of Contact listed below. Quoters must identify the Reference number, HQ0187-77297-000-3000, Lean Six Sigma in the Subject Line of the email. Quoters are advised to submit electronic documents early and confirm successful transmission/receipt.