D--NetIQ - Security Manager/Maintenance

NetIQ Security Tools ; 100% Small Business Set Aside Solicitation Number: A14PS00399 Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation Synopsis: Date: April 18, 2014 Classification Code: R = Professional, Administrative and Management Support NAICS: 541511 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR Part 13.5 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is A14PS00399 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-72. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511 with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business Requirements: 1) 6161-MNT-E-US (NetIQ Guardian for AD) -Quantity: 25 2) 5771 MNT-E-US (Security manager - 1 server foundation license) -Quantity: 365 3) 6006-MNT-E-US (Security Manager) -Quantity: 100 *Techinal support capabilities of NetIQ on-line, email and telephone support on an 8 hours x 5 days week (8am-5pm) basis with a three (3) business hour support response. Maintenance includes software updates. Evaluation/Determination: BIA will award based upon Lowest Price methodology for making the award decision. Factor 1 Price Type of Contract: Fixed Price Contract Period of Performance: The base period shall be 5/5/14 through 5/4/15. This work is considered severable services. REQUEST FOR QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS The contractor shall comply with the following instructions for preparing the Request for Quote (RFQ). Failure to comply with the terms and conditions stated herein may be interpreted by the Government as a non-responsive quote and result in an unfavorable rating. The contractor shall provide a fixed price quotation via e-mail for this RFQ by 4 PM EST April 25th, 2014 submitted to the email address below. Quotations must include the following: (A) fixed price quote. Please provide general business information such as Tax Identification Number (TIN), business classification, socioeconomic status, and Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. Awardee must be registered in System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. Q&A: Questions must be submitted electronically via e-mail to contact@example.gov no later than 4:00 pm local time, Washington, DC, Thursday, April 23rd, 2014. Invoicing: All invoices will be submitted through www.IPP.Gov (Read Clause for additional information) Clauses: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications (Aug 2009) apply to this acquisition. Quoters must include a complete copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their quote. If the Quoter does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.acquisition.gov or contact the CO to receive a copy. Alternatively, quoters may cerify registration at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Provision FAR 52.252-1Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (April 2011), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009); FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999). FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000). Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR), DOI Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (September 2011) Contracting Officer: Ryan Geffre, +1 (555) 000-0000; contact@example.gov