This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA) intends to award 100% set-aside for small business concerns on a competitive basis. Description The Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) requires maintenance and technical support for Verint Impact 360 Quality Monitoring version 7.8.1 Software Maintenance and Techncial Support. The contemplated purchase will be a firm-fixed price contract for a 12-month based plus two 12-month option years. A detailed description of the requirement, the CLINs, quotes submission instructions, an all provisions, clauses, and addenda that apply to this acquisition can be found in the attached solicitation. Solicitation number H98210-13-T-0018 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Please provide a complete quote including: CAGE code, DUNS number, tax identification number (TIN), business size and System for Award Management (SAM) status. This requirement is being advertised on a 100% small business set-aside. This is an "all or nothing" requirement. Partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive and will not be evaluated. The Government will award based on the vendor with the lowest price, technically acceptable quote, and specifications in the Statement of Work (SOW). Any questions must be submitted in writing before the RFQ closes. Quotes must be submitted by the closing date, and time. Payment will be made by Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). All electronic hardware and software procured under this contract/purchase order must comply with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (29 U.S.C. 794d) and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Electronic Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Standards (35 CFR part 1194). Further information is available via the Internet at: http://www.section 508.gov. Contract award type shall be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Offerors shall submit their quotes in accordance with the submission instructions contained in the solicitation by 10:00 am EST (Eastern Standard Time), Monday, September 9, 2013. Only quotes received within the response timeframe will be considered by the Government. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation, all of its supporting documents, and any applicable amendments posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at http://www.fbo.gov. Amendments may be posted to FedBizOpps up until the response due date. All requests for clarification/questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Norma A. Gordon, at
contact@example.gov. No information concerning this RFQ or requests for clarification will be provided in response to telephone calls. Questions will be received up to 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on September 6, 2013. Questions received after this time and date may not be answered.
