Orator Plus Software, Annual License and Maintenance Support

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. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) HSHQDC-08-Q-00303. The combined synopsis/solicitation and the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition. The NAICS code for this requirement is 922190, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities. It is incumbent upon prospective offerors to monitor the FEDBIZOPS web page for any/all subsequent amendments. FEDBIZOPS also contains an option for automatic notification service. The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Protection and Health Affairs Acquisition Division (P&HAAD) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Orator Plus, Inc. 24600 Silver Cloud Court, Suite 104, Monterey, CA 93940 for Orator Plus Software, Annual License and Maintenance Support for Orator Plus SPIDR Camera Systems and the purchase of two (2) additional Orator Plus SPIDR Camera Systems. Orator Plus, Inc is the only known vendor that can provide the software, annual license and maintenance support for the Orator Plus SPIDR Camera System. The products and software updates are based on Orator Plus, Inc proprietary and patented technology and is available only from Orator Plus. The period of performance will be one year from date of award. The items required are: 1) 4 Each - Orator Plus Software Packages, 2) 8 Each - Annual License and 3) 2 Each - Orator Plus SPIDR Camera Systems. Pricing shall be FOB Destination. Equipment shall be delivered within three (3) days after receipt of order. Annual Licenses and software/maintenance support shall be provided over the course of 12 months. The delivery address is: 245 Murray Lane, SW, Washington, DC 20528. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: All quotations must include a completed 52.212-3 (Nov 2007), Offeror Representations and Certifications/Commercial Items or certify that annual representations and certifications have been completed via the Online Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) via the ORCA website at www.bpn.gov. Prospective vendors must be actively registered with the CCR system. Failure to be actively registered will result in disqualification. Website is http://www.bpn.gov. Further information may be obtained at website http://orca.bpn.gov. or http://www.ccr.gov. All referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far and HSAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/DHS_HSAR_With_Notice_04-01.pdf. Of the available clauses, the following apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (June 2008). 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (June 2008); the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007); applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996); 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003); 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006); 52.222-36 (Jun 1998) Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 (Sept 2006) Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 5.225-1, Buy America Act-Supplies (June 2003); 52.225-2, Buy America Act Certificate (June 2003); 52.225-3, Buy America Act-Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). 3052.209-7 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006). The Government intends to make an award to a single offeror who can provide all items identified and as specified herein. Successful offeror shall be the responsive responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price and price related factors (2) Delivery schedule. Inquiries and information received after the established deadline shall not be considered for this particular acquisition. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Only written responses will be accepted. E-mail responses must be in 2003 MS Word, 2003 MS Excel or PDF format not to exceed three (3) pages and must include company name, address, and point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, facsimile number and business size (indicating whether you are a large or small business for the purpose of the assigned NAICS code). Technical and/or administrative questions must be submitted in writing to Crystal.Lesesne@DHS.gov. All responses to this notice shall be received no later than July 09, 2008, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)