D -- 12-Month Up To Date Subscription

The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB intends to award a contract for a 12-month on-site, plus remote access Enterprise Subscription from Up To Date for 105 physicians. The subscription is for unlimited access for Randolph AFB, TX and will include Altus AFB, OK, Columbus AFB, MS, Goodfellow AFB, TX, Laughlin AFB, TX, Little Rock AFB, AR, Luke AFB, AZ, Maxwell AFB, MS, Sheppard AFB, TX, Tyndall AFB, FL, and Vance AFB, OK. This acquisition is in accordance with FAR Part 6.302. Award will be made in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F4HQSG412101 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-23. The SIC Code is 7372, the NAICS code is 511210, and the size standard is 500 employees. Award is anticipated on 26 May 04. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through Internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsitehill.af.mil. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is also applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation factors for this provision are as follows: (1) Technical Proposal, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price (Price Quote). Factor One (1) has a greater weight than Factor Two (2). Factor Two (2) has greater weight than Factor Three (3). The resultant single award shall be placed with the offeror that represents the best value to the Government. Offerors must also include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of: Administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation data, etc. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332, Required Central Contractor Registration); 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications?Commercial Items (requires certification) and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments; DFARS 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Furthermore Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 applies and can be viewed at http://www.section508.gov. A firm-fixed price award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the quote that provides the best value to the Government. Interested parties capable of providing the above must submit a written quote to include discount terms, site locations, past performance information, tax identification number, cage code, and firm evidence of their ability to perform. All responses that meet the criteria contained within will be considered. Since award will be based on initial responses, it is encouraged to offer your most advantageous pricing in your initial response. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. As the award will be made using (SAP), the evaluation procedures at FAR 13.106-2 will be used. All responsible sources may submit a quote. Quotes are due not later then 4:30 P. M., Central Standard Time (CST), 24 May 2004 and should reference the solicitation listed above. Offerors must include with their quote, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items. Past performance information shall include a list of five (5) of the most recent and relevant past and present contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last three years. Furnish the following information for each contract: (1) Company/division name, (2) Product/service, (3) Contracting Agency, (4) Contract Number, (5) Contract Dollar Value, (6) Delivery Dates, (7) Name, address, FAX number, and telephone number of the Contracting Officer, (8) Comments regarding any known performance deemed not acceptable by a customer. Past performance information and quotes shall be forwarded to the attention of Jose Farias, via e-mail to jose.farias@randolph.af.mil or fax (210) 652-2759 not later than 4:30 P. M. (CST) 24 May 2004.