SureCal Software License

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W31P4Q-16-Q-0036 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 334419. The small business size standard is 750 employees. Description of the requirement is as follows: Solicitation Number W31P4Q-16-Q-0036 is issued as a request for a Firm Fixed Price quote to purchase updates of SureCal (Calibration) Software License. The government proposes to purchase three cycle updates, which will bring the SureCal product to currency, as follows: Cycle Update 2015 (all updates issued from 1 JAN 15- 31 DEC 15) Cycle Update 2016 (all updates issued from 1 JAN 16- 31 DEC 16) Cycle Update 2017 (all updates issued from 1 JAN 17- 31 DEC 17) The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal intends to issue a sole source contract to Northrup Grumman, as the owner and original software manufacturer of the proprietary product, for the SureCal calibration software support (updates). The statutory authority allowing for solicitation to a single source for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (g)(1)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) titled - Soliciting from a single source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement. The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort. The place of inspection and acceptance is Destination. FOB is at Destination. Shipping Address is as follows: W80RA6 U.S. Army TMDE Activity (USATA) Attention: Ms. Beverly Hanback Building 5436 Fowler Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 The requiring activity requests delivery of product support license, spanning Cycles 2015, 2016, and 2017 not later than 15 days ARO. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non cost factors are of equal importance to price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions - Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed. Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. DFARS 252.232-7003 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment method shall be through Wide Area Work Flow. DFARS 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. This a DPAS DO rated order. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotes are due no later than 4pm CST on 4 March 2016. Quotes shall be submitted by email only to contact@example.gov. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Keith Gregory, +1 (555) 000-0000, or email at contact@example.gov.