Blackboard LMS - Small Business Set-Aside

This requirement has been amended to a Small Business Set-Aside, pursuant to FAR 19.502-2 -- Total Small Business Set-Asides. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document PR# F4F4ED8200A001, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-97. Reference the PR solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response. The associated NAICS code is 511210, small business size standard is: $38.5M. This requirement is for the following products: See attached Bill of Materials for requirements specifications. Delivery is required upon the start of the Period of Performace: 30 September 2018 - 29 September 2019. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, applies; the only evaluation factor being price. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. All items must be TAA compliant in accordance with the FAR. DPAS rating is DO-A7. The provisions at 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal is applicable to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror. The lowest priced quote will be reviewed for technical acceptability. If that quote is awardable then no other quotes will be evaluated. If the lowest priced quotes isn't awardable then next lowest quote shall be evaluated. The evaluation process will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR 13. Vendors submitting a response to any RFQ that includes a requirement for supplies and/or services that have incurred, or that may incur a lapse in maintenance support prior to the award date, shall include as part of its response any applicable reinstatement fee(s). Anticipated Award Date is 21 September 2018. Lt Col Brian Miller has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at Brian.Miller.15@us.af.mil. Proposals are due by 12:00M EST, 18 September 2018. Proposals shall be sent via email to Amy.Dromey@us.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Amy Dromey, (937) 656-7371 or by e-mail. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to: Amy Dromey (937)656-7371Amy.Dromey@us.af.mil