This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is SAQMMA12Q0197 and is issued as a Request For Quote, unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-59. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423430 with a small business size standard of 100 employees. This requirement is restricted and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING QUOTE. PARTIAL OR INCOMPLETE OFFERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. --PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO CONFIRM THE PRODUCTS REQUIRED-- The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match, to the following: Adobe Connect Hosted License Events Module (210-6211-8); Qty: 1; POP: Date of Award-November 30, 2012 Adobe Connect Training Hosted License Concurrent Learner Per User (Minimum 5 learner licenses required) (210-6186-8); Qty: 50; POP: Date of Award -November 30, 2012 eLearning Suite v.2 WIN, New License, 1 User, Adobe TLP (210-3230-W-2-T); Qty: 1 eLearning Suite v.ALL WIN, New Upgrade Plan, 12M- 1Y, 1 User, Adobe TLP (2M1-3230-W-2-12M-T); Qty: 1 Adobe Media (210-0002); Qty: 1 Envolve Media Consulting for Adobe Connect (Envolve Media); Qty: 80 hours Adobe Connect Meeting Hosted License Named Host Per User (Minimum 5 hosts licenses required) (210-6182-8); Qty: 10; POP: December 1, 2012- November 30, 2013 Adobe Connect Hosted License Events Module (210-6211-8); Qty: 1; POP: December 1, 2012- November 30, 2013 Adobe Connect Training Hosted License Concurrent Learner Per User (210-6186-8); Qty: 50; POP: December 1, 2012- November 30, 2013 ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible, at least by the morning of the notice closing (morning of July 30, 2012), to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** In addition to providing pricing for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation. Anyone other than the manufacturer, offering the name-brand manufactured products, must provide proof (letter from manufacturer or URL to manufacturer's specific web page confirming authorization as a reseller) that they are an authorized distributor. IF CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED RESELLER NOT PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER, THE OFFER WILL BE DEEMED NON-COMPLIANT. An evaluation will be conducted based on price, delivery schedule offered (15 days or less required), and past performance. All unit rates should include all costs including any possible shipping to Dunn Loring, VA 22027. This solicitation requires registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to award, pursuant to FAR 4.1102 and other applicable regulations and guidelines. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov. All Quotes must be valid for 30 days from the closing date for this solicitation. No exceptions or qualifications. All items must be covered by manufacturer's warranty and procured through a manufacturer approved distribution channel. Sellers must be able to document their ability to provide items through manufacturer approved distribution channels upon request. The Seller confirms to have sourced all products submitted in this quote from manufacturer-approved channels for Federal sales, in accordance with all applicable laws and manufacturer's current applicable policies at the time of purchase. Seller must be able to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with applicable manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The selected Offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, will apply: 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 a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion in regard to all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer. All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the U.S Government. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do no cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.
