Annual template subscriptions

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested. Solicitation number TIRNO-12-Q-00175 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) with the evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-38. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 511210 and the small business size standard is $25 million. This is a set-aside for small business concerns. The contractor shall provide 11 annual template subscriptions. Each subscription shall include 50 downloaded templates per month, per membership. This requirement is for one base year: 8/27/2012 - 8/26/2013 and four consecutive option years. Please provide pricing for all five years. The award will be made to one offeror who fully meets the following requirements: Royalty-free templates (including design, artwork, illustrations, photography); continuous new templates' content added weekly; template library with over 1,001 different design; ability to create unlimited derivations of each downloadable template; Templates shall include numerous variations on brochures, posters, flyers, presentations and newsletters. Templates native downloaded files shall be in the various industry - standard software applications, including but not limited to: Adobe InDesign; Quark QuarkXPress; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; Corel CorelDraw; Apple iWork Pages; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint. Downloaded Photography shall be 300 dpi resolution. Award shall be made on a best value basis. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors - Commercial, and FAR 212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Per 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. FAR clause 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans and 52.232-33, Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. Offerors not in possession of the above references clauses and provisions in full text may obtain a copy via the INTERNET at http://www.arnet.gov or by contacting the contract specialist. All responsible sources who can provide the above requirements shall submit written quotations no later than 10 days from the posted date of this announcement. The government intends to award a firm fixed price order. All quotes must include price(s); FOB point if applicable; a POC (name and telephone number); business size and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. All questions must be submitted in writing and received by facsimile at (202) 283-1532 or email Daniel.K.Higgins@irs.gov.