Hardware/Software Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and FAR Subparts 13.303, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals/quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The 319th Contracting Squadron at 575 Tuskegee Airman Blvd bldg 418, Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205 intends to aquire annual software support services of ApplicationXtender, DiskXtender, AX image Capture, and Plason Jukebox. Service to include a base year, plus four option years. This solicitation is 100% small business set-aside and all responsible offers will be accepted. The solicitation reference number is F2A3E20210A001 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-43. The NAICS code for the acquisition is 541513 and the size standard is $25 MIL. Offeror's must show: (1) The solicitation or reference number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) Price and discount terms; (5) Remit to address, if different than the mailing address; (6) Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, if any, for acceptance of offers. THE OFFEROR MUST AGREE TO HOLD THE PRICES SUBMITTED FOR THE SOLICITATION FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS. Discussions may not be held with offerors; therefore, each offerors initial quote should be complete and accurate. One award will be made based on which offer is fully in compliance with the performance work statement, and provides the best value to the government in terms of price. The contractor shall provide the following: refer to attached statement of work. Base year: $_______________ First Option year: $_______________ Second Option year: $_______________ Third Option year: $_______________ Fourth Option year: $_______________ The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through Internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference or by full text FAR 52.202-1, Definitions; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items. Offerors must be able to provide a copy of their annual representations and certificates electronically on the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items: Price and ability to meet Specifications; FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items Deviation; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965. FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; Computer Support $19.62. FAR 52.232-1, Payments; FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions; FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Alternate A, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov/. Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation); DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on contract payments. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 99) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to previaling labor rates provided by the Secrtary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the totatl extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracint Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days. FAR 52.217-9 Option to Exten the Term of the Contract (Mar 00) (a) The Government may exten the term of thes contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice doe snot commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the GOvernment exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years. AFFARS 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 05) - a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB, IL 6225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, e-mail: michael.jackson@scott.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. AFFARS 5352.223-9001 HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS (JUN 1997) (a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall: (1) Comply with the specific health and safety requirements established by this contract; (2) Comply with the health and safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract; (3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and (4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes. (b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract. Offers must be sent in writing, by fax, or via e-mail to the Purchasing Agent, SrA Malinda Sowards, no later than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on, 28 September 2010 to 319 CONS/LGCA - 575 Tuskegee Airmen Blvd, Grand Forks, ND. 58205 ATTN: SrA Malinda Sowards. For more information email malinda.sowards@us.af.mil or call at # 701-747- 5301. Fax # 701-747-4215. The alternate POC for this requirement is Jeremiah Snedker, at #701-747-5299, or Jeremiah.snedker@us.af.mil.