70 -- Sole Source Synopsis

The HQ Air Intelligence Agency Contracting Division at Lackland AFB (Kelly Annex), TX intends to award a Purchase Order to SIRSI Corporation, 101 Washington Street SE, Huntsville, ALA 35801-4827 on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS (due to proprietary information, which is protected by copyright laws), pursuant to FAR 13.5, for Software Maintenance. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with (10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1)) (SOLE SOURCE) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued (subject to the availability of funds IAW FAR 52.232-19 entitled - Availability of funds for next Fiscal Year),as requested for quotation (RFQ) #PRF5453B4223190. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-24, Effective 19 Jul 04. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this acquisition is 423430. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program does not apply to this acquisition. Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency requires the following: CLIN 0001, Annual SW Maintenance-Model II (October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005), Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. CLIN 0002, Annual SW Maintenance-Model II (October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005), Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. CLIN 0003, Annual SW Maintenance-Model I (October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005), Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. CLIN 0004, Annual SW Maintenance-Hyper B (October 1, 2004 - September 30, 2005), Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. CLIN 0005, Annual SW Maintenance-Hyper C, Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. CLIN 0006, Annual SW Maintenance-Hyper II (February 27, 2005 - September 30, 2005), Part Number (NA), Quantity required is One (1) each. Delivery: FOB Destination. Delivery and acceptance points will be: Air Force Information Warefare Center, 102 Hall Blvd, Suite 315, ATTN: Emily Mardis, San Antonio, TX 78243-7016. Delivery date: 1 Oct 04. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 13 will apply to this acquisition. Quotations shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.602--Evaluation of Quotations or Offers. The contracting officer shall evaluate quotations inclusive of transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination. Quotations shall be evaluated on the basis of the price of the quoted brand name product, low price being preferred. All quotations or offers quoting the aforementioned item shall be considered. The following additional FAR clauses and provisions apply to this requirement which can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-2-Evaluation of Commercial Items (JAN 1999), 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2002); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (DEVIATION) (MAY 2002); as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (DEC 2001), 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (JUN 2003), 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999), 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) and 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JUN 2003), DFARS 252.225-7001; Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program (APR 2003); 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (NOV 2001). Offers are due at the HQ Air Intelligence Agency Contracting Branch not later than 6:00 PM, Central Time, 30 Sep 2004 and should reference the Solicitation listed above. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR QUOTES, A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (May 2004). Award will be made on or about 1 Oct 2004. Effective 1 Jun 98, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving any contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received, will be considered by this office. For more information contact Donna Dendy at (210) 977-6425 or email: donna.dendy@lackland.afb.mil.