70--Original Buy# 325512 Original Buy# 218914 TIBCO Software

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSTS03-10-B-CIO296 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-44. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Service-Disabled Veteran Owned ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2010-09-24 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The DHS Transportation Security Administration requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, Base Year - Reinstatement Fee, 1, EA; LI 002, Base Year - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 1 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 003, Base Year - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 2 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 004, Base Year - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 3 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 005, Base Year - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 4 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 006, Base Year - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 5 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 007, Option Year 1 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 1 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 008, Option Year 1 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 2 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 009, Option Year 1 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 3 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 010, Option Year 1 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 4 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 011, Option Year 1 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 5 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 012, Option Year 2 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 1 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 013, Option Year 2 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 2 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 014, Option Year 2 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 3 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 015, Option Year 2 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 4 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; LI 016, Option Year 2 - Silver Maintenance [24 x 7] Package 5 - See 'Attachment 1 - Additional Terms and Conditions' for Items, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, DHS Transportation Security Administration intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS Transportation Security Administration is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or via email at contact@example.gov. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (+1 (555) 000-0000) or contact@example.gov. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. In the event this procurement is a total small business set-aside, the following shall apply: For small business set-asides other than for construction or services, any concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer unless the SBA has granted either a waiver or exception to the nonmanufacturer rule. In industries where the SBA finds that there are no small business manufacturers, it may issue a waiver to the nonmanufacturer rule. In addition, SBA has excepted procurements processed under simplified acquisition procedures, where the anticipated cost of the procurement will not exceed $25,000, from the nonmanufacturer rule. Waivers permit small businesses to provide any firm's product. Please see FAR 19.502-2 for more information and exceptions. For this procurement, the associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100 employees / average annual receipts." New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Vendors must be currently registered and have a valid certification in the Online Representation and Certifications Application (https://orca.bpn.gov) as well as have a current Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov before an award can be made. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. Please see Attachment 1-Additional Terms and Conditions for descriptions and quantities for each item. All proposed bids must be in compliance with all terms and conditions contained within Attachment 1- Additional Terms and Conditions. To be determined responsive, Offerors must provide a proposed price for every line item. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the technical requirements of Attachment 1-Additional Terms and Conditions. Only the lowest priced bid will be evaluated to determine technical acceptability. If the lowest priced bid is not technically acceptable, the next lowest priced bid will be evaluated until a bid is determined technically acceptable. The attached Class Justification and Approval authorizes various procurements under the same justification for other than full and open competition. Vendors shall only base their bids on the specific items requested in the solicitation.