IBM Rational Software Renewal

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). Submit only written quotes for the RFQ. This acquisition is a 100% SDVOSB set aside under the North American Industrial Classification Standard Code 423430 with a Small Business Size Standard of 100 employees. Below is the combined synopsis/solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. All offerors MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (CCR). Information concerning CCR registration requirements may be viewed via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov/ or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at +1 (555) 000-0000. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, WITH THEIR OFFER. Required period of performance is October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009. Responses to this solicitation will be due by electronic submission on September 24, 2008 at 2:00 pm to Contracting Officer Edwin Davis by e-mail (contact@example.gov). Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following listed FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text by viewing the Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents via the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Alternative I) FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.212-1 Instructions of Offerors - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 (Alternate I) Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items FAR 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability FAR 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim BASIS FOR BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION The OCC currently own IBM Rational Software License and will be renewing the annual subscription. Please see the attached Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. PRICE SCHEDULE Vendors shall provide price quotations for the line items shown on the attached spreadsheet. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Submission of Complete Quotes Offerors are cautioned to strictly comply with all instructions within this solicitation to ensure submission of a complete quote. Quotes are due by the exact date and time specified in this combined synopsis/solicitation; however, the OCC reserves the right to except late offers if the Contracting Officer determines the quote to be in the best interest of the Government. Evaluation The OCC will make an award to the lowest offeror whose products are deemed technically acceptable and in accordance with FAR Part 13.500 (Test Program For Certain Commercial Items). Point of Contact Contracting Officer: Edwin Davis; Phone +1 (555) 000-0000; Email: contact@example.gov