RENEWAL OF FLEDRMAUS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and the procedures in FAR 12 and 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; written quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number DG133C-08-RQ-0462(GJB) is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This acquisition is a total set-aside for Small Business. The associated NAICS code and small business size standard is 511210 and $23M, respectively. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program does not apply to this acquisition. The Government intends to procure from IVS 3D, Inc. on a sole source basis the following contract line item number(s) and units of issue: Fledermaus Professional- annual maintenance Professional Suite NOAA Fledermaus Licenses for AMP Renewal Coverage: Period of 1 year IVS SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE RENEWAL QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT Lic # License ID 0001 705 9-65012FEB 1 EA 0002 2289 8-5E70023D0108 1 EA 0003 1343 9-45953CB6 (9-6153bba5) 1 EA 0004 1335 8-5E70005FD315 is now a 2 seat License 2 EA 0005 2274 8-5E70005FBC9E is now a 2 seat License 2 EA 0006 692 8-5e7000c24dad 1 EA 0007 692 8-5e70008c456d 1 EA 0008 689 8-5e7000c26668 1 EA 0009 691 8-5e7000c2620a 1 EA 0010 683 8-5e7001931e89 1 EA 0011 40131181442237 1 EA 0012 4014 1 1181442182 1 EA 0013 698 8-5e7000c2669c 1 EA 0014 3196 9-1f74aab8 1 EA 0015 40431181442082 1 EA Total Includes: -Upgrades to major releases of Fledermaus software package. Major versions of Fledermaus are released approximately every four to six months. -Upgrades to intermediate releases, between major releases when required. -Emergency bug fixes when required. -Customer technical support through e-mail, phone, or fax. -Copies of new software documentation are shipped to customers on maintenance as soon as they are published. -Copies of the Fledermaus newsletter IVS, 3D, INC is the only source known to NOAA for this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The capability statement to include descriptive literature must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate that the responder can fulfill this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received in response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Place(s) of delivery and acceptance Silver Spring, MD and FOB point Destination. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition without any addenda. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria is to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision: technically acceptability of the quote, past performance, and price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4 , Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5,, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.219-6; 52.219-28; 52.222-3; 52.222-3; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.222.50; 52.225-3; 52.232-33; 52.239-1. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply to this acquisition. Written responses to this notice are due no later than 10:00 a.m. EST on September 18, 2008 to the individual and address identified in this notice. E-mailed responses are authorized, but it is up to the vendor to make certain that the email was received. All questions must be submitted in writing no later than September 15, 2008 and may be emailed to G. Jean Barrett at Jean.Barrett@NOAA.GOV