Software Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is RFQ#0011458 and is being conducted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, under the procedures of Part 12 and 13, for a brand name or equal purchase. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 511210. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 dated October 26, 2018. The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to award a Firm-Fixed price type contract for: Prime Recognition Maintenance/Licensing Model #MN456-100-395 - (Prime OCR Maintenance 2CPU 60CR Engine IA6.0) (Production) - (QTY - 20) and Prime OCR Maintenance 1CPU 20CR Engine IA6.0) (Development) - (QTY - 3). Requested items have been identified by a "brand name or equal" description and shall be quoted as such. This justification is based on compatibility. The required maintenance is for previously procured software, however, quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by the brand name) will be considered if such products are clearly identified in the quote and it is determined by the FBI to meet fully the salient characteristic on the above products. Unless the vendor clearly indicates in their quote that they are offering an "equal" product, the quote shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in this synopsis/solicitation. If the offeror proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name of the product to be furnished shall be provided in the quote. If requested by the FBI, each offeror shall submit a sample of the items he/she proposes. Award shall be made as low price - technically acceptable. The provision at FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors (JUL 2013), and addendum is incorporated. ADDENDUM to 52.212-1, modify (b) Submission to offers: "Submit signed and dated offers to the attention of Renee L. Braun, Contracting Officer, via email to: Renee.Braun@ic.fbi.gov. All quotes are due by 12:00PM EST, Monday, February 11, 2019. Delivery of items/services shall commence on January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Incorporated by reference are FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (SEPT 2013), and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders (JAN 2014), Subsection (a), (b), 1, 5,10, 13, 21,23, 24, 25, 26, 33, 43 and (e). ADDENDUM to Clause 52.212-4, add 52.211-6-BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999); 52.216-2-ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT - STANDARD SUPPLIES (JAN 1997); 52.216-18-ORDERING (OCT 1995); 52.233-2-SERVICE OF PROTEST (NOV 2013). The Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Acquisition Regulation Clauses, 2852.233-70-PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (APR 1998). The Head of the Contracting Activity, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., shall serve as the FBI's contact in accordance with 52.233-3-PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996). Offeror Representations and Certifications (MAY 2011) apply. Each offer shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 with their quote. ADDENDUM to Clause FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM 52.212-2 (a)-Award will be based on the technical capability of item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. As referenced, this solicitation incorporates several clauses by reference. The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov. Interested offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). If any current FBI vendor data conflicts with SAM Data, the information in SAM will override the current information. Please ensure your information is entered correctly and is updated on a regular basis.