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Special Notice SynopsisDate: 23 May 2007 Solicitation No.: S5105A-07-T-0015. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 541690-OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES Contracting Office: DCMA HQ, 6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Point of Contact: Sheila Thompson-White at Sheila.Thompson-White@dcma.mil Closing and Response Date ? 21 June 2007 The Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) Procurement Office intends to sole source to Forecast International, Inc., Newtown, CT under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1. Statutory authority for the sole source is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The contract period will be a twelve month period, for one site/two users for maintenance support. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The Forecast International, Inc. provided the previous services to DCMA from September 2005 to August 2006. The Government requires a yearly subscription to the complete library in Real-Time FI (Forecast International), one site/two users. Forecast International is the only vendor for this type of data and reports, that we require to assist us to make informed decisions. This is a special notice for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Part Subpart 12.6 are supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). This notice and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractor?s responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm FOB: Destination for delivery to: DCMA-Information Technology, 6350 Walker Lane, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22310. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. A. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Jan 2006, applies to this acquisition. B. 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items Jan 1999 C. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Mar 2005 D. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items Sep 2005 E. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition Feb 2006 Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR Part 52.203 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR Part 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR Part 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. (Oct 2003) FAR Part 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR Part 52.247-34 ? F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR Part 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) FAR Part 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) Period of Performance: 26 August 2007 to 25 August 2008 . However, if a company has a reason to believe that it can meet or exceed all the requirements for DCMA, Offerors may submit documentation or capabilities to supports its claim. Please email your capabilities to Sheila.Thompson-White@dcma.mil on or before 21 June 2007.