This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is NIH-NICHD-19-208 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-05. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 423430 and the business size standard is 100 employees. However, this solicitation is not set aside for small business. It is the intent of The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director/Office of Extramural Research/Office of Biomedical Entrepreneurship and Innovation (OBEI) for the purchase of PitchBook Enterprise Subscription pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)-Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contractor Requirements: Provide PitchBook Enterprise Subscription as follows: Quantity 1 Each PitchBook Enterprise Platform* *PitchBook Enterprise Subscription should include the following Technology Platform and Data: - PitchBook Platform - Private Equity Deas and Manager Data - Venture Capital Deals and Manager Data - Strategic Merger & Acquisitions Deals and Acquirers Data - Limited Partner (LP) Data - Fund Returns (Institutional Accredited Investors Only) - Public Company Fundamental Data - Service Provider Data - People Data - Premium Client Support (Unlimited Trainings) - Premium Edition of PitchBook Newsletter - PitchBook Mobile - PitchBook Excel Plug-In (Windows Only) - Smart News - PitchBook Consulting Services - Salesforce.com PitchBook Plug-In PitchBook is the only online platform that provides data and research covering the private capital markets, including venture capital, private equity and M&A transactions related to current and potential NIH SBIR/STTR funded companies. Period of Performance: The service agreements period of performance should begin upon delivery of product. Award will be made on a lowest quote basis. Software must comply with the Section 508 (29 U.S.C. - 794 d). Please provide statement on quote that software is 508 compliant. Please provide a copy of the software license with the quote. The Section 508 standards applicable to this contract/order are identified below: a. A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content). b. Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet. c. Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables. d. Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. e. A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes. f. When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by Assistive Technology. g. When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with 1194.21(a) through (l). h. When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using Assistive Technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. i. A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links. Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794d. The contractor must provide a written Section 508 conformance certification due at the end of each order/contract exceeding $100,000 when the order/contract duration is one year or less. If it is determined by the Government that EIT products and services provided by the Contractor do not conform to the described accessibility in the Product Assessment Template, remediation of the products and/or services to the level of conformance specified in the vendor's Product Assessment Template will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense. In the event of a modification(s) to the contract/order, which adds new EIT products and services or revised the type of, or specifications for, products and services the Contractor is to provide, including EIT deliverables such as electronic documents and reports, the Contracting Officer may require that the contractor submit a completed HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template to assist the Government in determining that the EIT products and services support Section 508 accessibility requirements. Instructions for documenting accessibility via the HHS Section 508 Product Assessment Template may be found at http://508.hhs.gov. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items - Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR Clause 52.213-4 to reflect the changes in FAC 2019-05 and FAR Clause 52.244-6 to reflect the changes in FAC 2019-05. The offeror must include their Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS), the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and the certification of business size. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested vendors capable of providing the Government with the equipment specified in this synopsis should submit their quotation to the below address. Quotations will be due eight (8) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis or September 11, 2019 at 12:00 PM. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NIH-NICHD-19-208. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted by email to Patricia Haun at
contact@example.gov. Faxed copies will not be accepted PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive an award, contractor must be registered and have valid certification in System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov/SAM
