DESCRIPTION: 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, F3DAAS3570100 is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66. The associated NAICS code is 511210, small business size standard is $25M. This is a Full and Open Competition. This requirement is for CA Siteminder software maintenance: - Qty: 25,000 - #STMBTC990-M - Licensed Program Description: B to C - 1 Apr 2-013 - 31 Mar 2014 Delivery is 1 Apr 2013. Delivery to: DLA Transaction Services, WPAFB, OH The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition 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 TAA compliance shall be in accordance with FAR. DPAS rating is DO-A7. GSA pricing is required. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror. Anticipated Award Date is: 20 Mar 2013 Ms. Jill Winningham 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 directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed above or you contact the Ombudsman at Tel: 937-255-5472, Fax: 937-255-7916, email jill.willingham@wpafb.af.mil Proposals are due by 4:00 PM EST, 15 Mar 2013. Proposals shall be sent via email to Denise.Smith2@wpafb.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Denise Smith, (937) 656-7371, or by e-mail, Denise.Smith2@wpafb.af.mil.