Maritime Intelligence Database

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation W81YYC8098F100 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-23, effective 26 December 2007. This acquisition is unrestricted. //Schedule of items: This requirement is for Lloyd's Maritime Database or equal. Any equal offered must be clearly identified by description and must also include descriptive literature and any proposed modifications required to make an_or equal_item conform to specifications. 1. Database, uses AIS or equal to track thousands of vessels worldwide that contain vital information on companies, ports, vessel owners, vessel history, precise details on port layouts and daily publication of maritime business and news information to assis in identifying shipping trends. Vessel information should include overview, latest position, movement history, ownership, ownership history, casualties, and inspections and detentions. Company information should include company overview, ownership, fleet list, fleet casualty history, fleet inspections and detentions, and company report (PAYG). Manufacturer: Lloyd's Maritime Information Services or equal, Part Description: Lloyds Database Option 2 or equal: Companies Vessels and Movements, Period of Performance: 15 May 2008- 14 May 2009 with three option periods. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds applies to this requirement. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation, The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //Offers shall be submitted via fax to +44 1480 823169 or email to lindsay.thomas@us.af.mil and received not later than 1600 hrs local time, 11 April 2008. Direct any questions or concerns +44 1480 823045 or email to lindsay.thomas@us.af.mil.