Multinet (name brand or equal)

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. ii. The solicitation number is LCLST10Q0044 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-41. B.1 General B.1.1 The Contractor shall perform the services described in Section C., Statement of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statement (PWS), at the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, in accordance with the requirements of this Solicitation. B.2 Pricing. B.2.1 Offerors must quote prices for all services required in order to be considered for award. Partial pricing by an Offeror shall render the proposal non-responsive to the Library's requirements and the proposal shall not be considered for award. B.2.2 Unit prices quoted shall be inclusive of all the Offeror's direct costs (e.g., labor, maintenance, handling and transportation costs ), other direct costs (ODC's), indirect costs, and profit. Offerors must include all costs associated with providing the services described in and required by the Solicitation/Contract. B.2.3 The Library shall not be responsible for compensating Offerors for any costs tied to Solicitation/Contract requirements but not factored into the proposed prices, either by the Offeror's intention or by mistake. B.3 Prices/Costs The Offerors shall furnish pricing information for the required services. The Offerors shall complete the Pricing Schedule/Pricing Table below or submit under separate cover pricing information for each line item listed. Offerors warrant that the prices in this proposal do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which economic adjustment is provided herewith. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES/PRICES Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount Multinet - Annual License 1-5 users (Nationwide & International) (name brand or equal) 1 Each Multinet Administrative Boundaries 1 Each (name brand or equal) End of Section B SECTION C - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT OR STATEMENT OF WORK C.1 Products: Please procure the product(s) described below: Product: Multinet - Annual License 1 -5 Users (Nationwide & International) 1-5 Users; Includes FCGC Metadata at no additional cost Part No: 9944-1214 (name brand or equal) Product: Multinet Administrative Boundaries (Census Blocks) Part No: 9944-2025 (name brand or equal) Quantity: 1 C.2 Period of Performance: The period of performance for this contract will begin 09/09/2010 to 09/08/2011. The support and maintenance will continue for one year for an annual contract. End of Section C SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING D.1 Payment of Postage Fees. All postage and fees related to submission of information, including forms, and reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) or other persons designated to receive, shall be paid by the Contractor. D.2 Markings. All information submitted to the CO or the COTR or other Library personnel designated to receive deliverables shall clearly indicate the following information: a. Agency/Requiring LOC Service Unit and MAIL STOP/Room Number b. Description of information/data being submitted c. Contract Number d. Contractor Name and Address SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE E.1 Inspection of Supplies/Services Commercial items or services under this contract shall be inspected and accepted in accordance with LOC 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, As Modified by the Library of Congress (FEB 2008) F.1 52.252-01 Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract 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: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ FAR Clause Number Title Date 52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984 F.2 Places of performance Library of Congress. 101 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20540 SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA G.1 Contract Administration (a) The resulting contract will be administered by: Kadian Ferguson Contracting Officer The Library of Congress Office of Contracts and Grants Management. 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, DC 20540-9411. Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000; Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000; Email: contact@example.gov (b) Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) The designated COTR for this contract is: Colleen Cahill Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 20540-9420 Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000; Email: contact@example.gov (c) Copies of all correspondence concerning contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer at the above address and shall make reference to the contract number. G.2 Contracting Officer's Authority G.2.1 Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to issue amendments and modifications to the solicitation/contract, approve changes in any of the requirements under the solicitation/contract, or obligate funds. Notwithstanding any clause/provision contained elsewhere in this contract, the authority to modify the contract remains solely with the CO. If the Contractor makes any contract changes at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increases in charges that may result. The CO has the authority to perform any and all post-award functions in administering and enforcing the contract in accordance with its terms and conditions. G.2.2 The Contractor shall submit any requests for modification of this contract to the CO with a copy of the request to the appointed COTR. G.2.3 Contracting problems of any nature that may arise during the life of the contract must be handled in conformance with very specific public laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions in this contract. Only the CO is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the COTR and the Contractor shall bring unresolved contractual problems to the immediate attention of the CO Officer. G.3 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative G.3.1 The COTR will be responsible for the technical administration of this contract. The responsibilities of the COTR include but are not limited to: (a) Developing the technical requirements. (b) Evaluating Contractor submitted reports for technical sufficiency. (c) Providing the technical direction during the performance of this contract. Technical direction includes: (i) Direction to the Contractor to assist him/her in accomplishing the PWS or SOW; (ii) Comments on and approval of reports or other deliverables. (d) Monitoring the Contractor's performance under the contract. (e) Inspecting and accepting all deliverables. (f) Conducting periodic reviews to ensure compliance with the contract terms and conditions. (g) Advising the CO of any factors that may cause delay in performance of the work. G.3.2 Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract's Statement of Work or PWS. The COTR does not have the authority to issue technical direction which: (a) Institutes additional work outside the scope of the contract; (b) Constitutes a change; (c) Causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of the contract. (d) Alters the period of performance. (e) Changes any of the other express terms or conditions of the contract. G.3.3 Technical direction will be issued in writing by the COTR or confirmed by him/her in writing within five (5) calendar days after verbal issuance. G.3.4 The COTR shall provide no supervisory or technical instructional direction to the Contractor's personnel. G.4 Invoice and Payment Provisions All invoices shall be prepared in accordance with LOC 52.232-25, Prompt Payment - As Modified by the Library (Nov 2007). G.5 Taxpayer Identification Number The Contractor shall include his or her Social Security Number (for individuals) or Employer Identification Number (for other entities) on each invoice submitted for payment under this contract. This information is required in order for the Library to comply with the requirement to file Internal Revenue Service Information returns pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code. (Note: This information should be entered in the address block on the invoice). G.6 Method of Payment Payments under this contract will be made by the Library by electronic funds transfer through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). After award, but no later than 14 days before an invoice is submitted, the Contractor(s) shall designate a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments in accordance with the requirements of the FAR clause 52.232-28, - Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods (See Section I). Contractor's failure to properly designate a financial institution or to provide appropriate payee bank account information may delay payments of amounts otherwise properly due. The date of payment by electronic funds transfer shall be considered to be the date that payment is made. G.7 Payment of Invoices The payment due date shall be considered to be that later of the following two events: (a) the 30th day from receipt of a proper invoice, or (b) the 30th day after the acceptance of the services performed by the contractor. SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS H.1 Interpretation of Contract Requirements No interpretation of any provisions of this contract, including applicable specifications, shall be binding on the Library unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the CO. H.2 Contractor Commitments, Warranties, Representations. Any written commitment by the Contractor within the scope of this contract shall be binding upon the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to fulfill any such commitment shall be cause for the Library to render the Contractor liable under the default provisions for damages due to the Library, under the terms of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, a written commitment by the Contractor is limited to the proposal submitted by the Contractor, and to specific written amendments to its proposal. Written commitment by the Contractor are further defined as including (1) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor in a proposal as to performance, (2) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor described in (1) above, made in any literature descriptions, drawings, or specifications accompanying or referred to in a proposal. H.3 Use of Library of Congress Name or Contractual Relationship in Advertising. The Contractor agrees not to refer to awards or contracts with the Library in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the products or services provided are endorsed or preferred by the Library or is superior to other products or services. The Contractor also agrees not to distribute or release any information which states or implies that the Library endorses, uses, or distributes the Contractor's products or services. H.4 News Releases No news releases pertaining to this contract will be made without agency approval, as appropriate, and then only upon written approval received from the Contracting Officer. H.5 Delegation of Authority for Contract Administration An authorized Service Unit official or his/her authorized representative shall act for and on behalf of the CO with respect to Inspection and Acceptance as follows: (a) Evaluation of an overall basis of acceptability of workmanship and contractor compliance with technical requirements; and (b) The approval and acceptance of work performed under this contract. This delegation does not authorize the modification of any of the contract provisions, terms or conditions. All authority not herein delegated, is reserved to the CO. H.6 Conduct of Work The personnel employed by the Contractor shall be capable employees qualified in this type of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to Library property by the activities of his employees resulting from these operations. The Contracting Officer may require removal from work on this contract any employee(s) that may be deemed incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment is deemed contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interest of or the security of the Library H.7 Indemnification The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Library of Congress and its officers, agents, representatives, and employees from all claims, loss damage, actions, causes of action, expenses and/or liability resulting from or on account of any personal/injury or property damage received or sustained by any person, or property damage growing out of, occurring or attributable to any work performed or related to this contract, regardless of whether such claims, loss damage, actions, cause of actions expense and/or liability may be attributable to the fault, failure or negligence of the Contractor. SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES I.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Full text of the referenced clauses is available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.202-1 Definitions (July 2004) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222.-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.245-1 Government - Furnished Property (June 2007) 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirement (Apr 1984) I.2 Additional Library of Congress Clauses. This contract incorporates the following LOC clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Full text of the referenced clauses is available at http://www.loc.gov/contracts/ LOC 52.212-0001 Offeror Annual Representations and Certifications (Jun 2009). LOC 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions'Commercial Items (Mar 2009) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Jun 2009) LOC 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Jun 2009) LOC 52.232-25 Prompt Payment (Oct 2008) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Jun 2009) LOC 52.233-1 Disputes (Jul 2002) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Feb 2008) LOC 52.227-0001 Indemnification (Jun 2009) LOC 52.227-0002 Infringement (Jun 2009) LOC 52.229-0001 Federal, State, or Local Taxes (Jun 2009) LOC 52.246-0001 Acceptance (Jun 2009) LOC 52.246.0002 Endorsements (Jun 2009) LOC 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (Jun 2003) - As Modified by the Library of Congress (Jun 2009) LOC 52.247-0001 Shipping (Jun 2009) LOC 52.247-0002 Receiving (Jun 2009) LOC 52.247-0003 Freight Charges (Jun 2009) LOC 52.247-9004 Deliveries (Nov 2007) PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS ORDER CONSTITUTES SELLER'S ACCEPTANCE OF ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS K.1 Offeror Annual Representations and Certifications The prospective contractor shall comply with the requirements of LOC 52.212-0001, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (June 2008) SECTION L - INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS. L.1 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors'Commercial Items (JUN 2008) This provision provides a single, streamlined set of instructions to be used when soliciting offers for commercial items and is incorporated in this Solicitation by reference (see Block 27a, SF 1449). SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD M.1 Evaluation Factors for Award. The Government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who is technically acceptable. The Government reserves the right to seek additional discounts before placing an order. Award may be made without discussions; however the contracting officer reserves the right to hold discussions. Technical Acceptability will be determined by the offerors compliance with the requirements of this RFQ.