Messaging Architect Groupwise Archive System Software Licenses

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) intends to award a sole source contract action to Messaging Architects, Inc. of Montreal, Canada, for the acquisition of additional Sixty-four M+Secure software licenses for the existing Messaging Architect Groupwise Archive System per TB, which will include Perpetual licenses, CAS Storage and Total TB Usable. The Messaging Architect Groupwise Archive System provides the current back up, archive and retrieval system for the BOP's online e-mail system. The existing Messaging Architect Groupwise Archive System is a unique system that is not duplicated in any other product already in place. This is a, sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and the Government does not intend to issue a written solicitation. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) RFQ-NAS-0210-2011. The Provisions and Clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 541519 and the applicable small business size standard is 51-100 employees. National Acquisitions & Systems Section, Washington, DC intends to make a single award of a firm-fixed price purchase order to Messaging Architect, Inc. The contractor shall commence full performance of services under this award within 30 calendar days from effective date of award of the contract. In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a) (6), the place of acceptance for services under this purchase order is at the destination, BOP Central Office location and used throughout the contiguous United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The periods of performance of the resulting purchase order shall be one year. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, quote or proposal which shall be considered by the agency. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. CONTRACT CLAUSES: ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Term and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010) The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This Solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address : www.acquisition.gov/far. 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (June 2010) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007) 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) The following Clauses although incorporated by reference into the solicitation will be incorporated into a resultant contract in full text with applicable fill-in information as noted: 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (August 2011)-The following Clauses are incorporated by reference (b) (1) 52.203-6, (4) 52.204-10, (6) 52.209-6, (21) 52.219-28, (25) 52.222-19, (26) 52.222-21, (27) 52.222-26, (29) 52.222-36, (36) 52.223-18, (45) 52.232-33, The following Clauses are incorporated in full text: 52.27-103-72 DOJ CONTRACTOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT BUREAU OF PRISONS (JUNE 2004) For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have: 1. Legally resided in the United States (U.S.); 2. Worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3. Been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction. [End of Clause] 52.218-000 CONTINUING CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING A PANDEMIC INFLUENZA OR OTHER NATIONAL EMERGENCY (MAY 2008) During a Pandemic or other emergency we understand that our contractor workforce will experience the same high levels of absenteeism as our federal employees. Although the Excusable Delays and Termination for Default clauses used in Government contracts list epidemics and quarantine restrictions among the reasons to excuse delays in contract performance, we expect our contractors to make a reasonable effort to keep performance at an acceptable level during emergency periods. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has provided guidance to federal managers and employees on the kinds of actions to be taken to ensure the continuity of operations during emergency periods. This guidance is also applicable to our contract workforce. Contractors are expected to have reasonable policies in place for continuing work performance, particularly those performing mission critical services, during a pandemic influenza or other emergency situation. The types of actions a federal contractor should reasonably take to help ensure performance are: - Encourage employees to get inoculations or follow other preventive measures as advised by the public health service. - Cross-train workers as backup for all positions performing critical services. This is particularly important for work such as guard services where telework is not an option. - Implement telework to the greatest extent possible in the workgroup so systems are in place to support successful remote work in an emergency. - Communicate expectations to all employees regarding their roles and responsibilities in relation to remote work in the event of a pandemic health crisis or other emergency. - Establish communication processes to notify employees of activation of this plan. - Integrate pandemic health crisis response expectations into telework agreements. - With the employee, assess requirements for working at home (supplies and equipment needed for an extended telework period). Security concerns should be considered in making equipment choices; agencies or contractors may wish to avoid use of employees' personal computers and provide them with PCs or laptops as appropriate. - Determine how all employees who may telework will communicate with one another and with management to accomplish work. - Practice telework regularly to ensure effectiveness. - Make it clear that in emergency situations, employees must perform all duties assigned by management, even if they are outside usual or customary duties. - Identify how time and attendance will be maintained. It is the contractor's responsibility to advise the Government Contracting Officer if they anticipate not being able to perform and to work with the Department to fill gaps as necessary. This means direct communication with the Contracting Officer or in his/her absence, another responsible person in the contracting office via telephone or email messages acknowledging the contractor's notification. The incumbent contractor is responsible for assisting the Department in estimating the adverse impacts of nonperformance and to work diligently with the Department to develop a strategy for maintaining the continuity of operations. The Department does reserve the right in such emergency situations to use Federal employees, employees of other agencies, contract support from other existing contractors, or to enter into new contracts for critical support services. Any new contracting efforts would be acquired following the guidance in the Office of federal Procurement Policy issuance "Emergency Acquisitions", May, 2007 and Subpart 18.2. Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. [End of Clause] SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008) The terms and conditions for the following provisions are hereby incorporated into this solicitation as an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 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 Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): www.acquisition.gov 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (JUN 2008) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (MAY 2011) TAILORING: In accordance with FAR 12.302 (a), the provision at 52.212-1 is hereby tailored to modify the following elements of the provision. Delete paragraphs at d, h, and i as they have been determined to be non-applicable to this solicitation. The following Provisions are incorporated into the solicitation in full text: 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price of a purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Additional Contract Requirements: Contractors are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractors Registration database (www.ccr.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into each database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. Contractors are further advised to mark each individual item within their offer considered privileged or confidential under the Freedom of Information Act with notification that the data is considered confidential and privileged and not subject to mandatory disclosure under the FOIA. CONTRACT PRICING - Contract pricing shall be based on an annual subscription price. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the contractor's initial quote should contain the best terms from a price standpoint. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: (1) The solicitation number; (2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of quotes; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the quoter including contractor's DUNS number; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically); (9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments; (10) In regards to past performance information please provide point of contact information for professional references. The contractor should provide a list of the last three contracts awarded to your firm which are of a related nature. Include the following for each: Customer Name, Address, Phone, Fax, Email address; Contract Number; Contact Person; Type of Work; Contract Amount; Contract Status (Active or Complete). The contractor should also provide contact information for a financial reference to include Bank Name, Address, Phone, and Contact Person. If your references will require a Release of Information statement - provide it with your quote submittal. (11) Since the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Quoters that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, National Acquisition and Systems Section, 320 First Street NW, Room 5005, Washington, DC 20534 Attn: Paul Clark, Contracting Officer no later than 2:00pm EST on Friday, September 14, 2011 by standard mail to the address above or by email to p5clark@bop.gov.