99 -- Haystack

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items number H92241-07-T-0007 issued on 2 February 2007 prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for certain commercial items found at FAR Part 13.5. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions ands clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-09 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Defense Change Notice (DCN) 20060519. The NAICS code is 519190 and the small business size standard is 1000. This RFQ does not provide for full and open competition. Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is FAR 6.302-1, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The intended source is Information Handling Services, Inc. Technical data (engineering drawings and/or specifications) is not available. Only Information Handling Services, Inc. has the capability to provide this subscription. The following commercial service is requested in this solicitation Catalog Xpress Basic Subscription, Military Spec & Standards Essential ERC, Deposit Account-Pay Per View, Haystack Gold Subscription, and Specs & Standards-Pay Per View. The period of performance is 12 February 2007 through 11 February 2008. FOB point is Destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination by the Government. All items shall be delivered toTechnology Applications Program Office, ATTN Francine Greathouse +1 (555) 000-0000 Ext 257)) Bldg 401, Lee Blvd, Newport News, VA 23604. Required delivery is 11 February 2007. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Offers shall be evaluated on a technically acceptable, low offer basis. The clause at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must ensure a completed ORCA is available for download. The clause at 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. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use, FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The clause at FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database @ www.ccr.gov. The above provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO-A1. There are no numbered notes applicable. This announcement will close and quotes are due by 12:00 PM (EST) 5 February 2007. Signed and dated offers, to include a complete listing of all items, must be submitted to US Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, Attn: Jacki Alford, Bldg 401 Lee Blvd, Ft. Eusits, VA 23604. Responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quote which shall be considered. Offers may be submitted via mail or facsimile. POC: Jacki Alford at +1 (555) 000-0000 x259, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail contact@example.gov.