Sybase License and Support

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This requirement is set aside 100% for Small businesses only. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is NAICS, 511210, Software Publishers, Size Standard $35.5M. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KTAB3183A002 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-68, Effective 1 Aug 2013. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs The Government intends to award one contract with Six Contract Line Items (CLINs) for the Sybase License and Support requirement identified below: CLIN 0001: Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-75-1570-41-CP QTY: 2 Each CLIN 0002: Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License Support (12 Months) SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-CP-7015471 QTY: 2 Each CLIN 1002(Option Year): Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License Support (12 Months) SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-CP-7015471 QTY: 2 Each CLIN 2002(Option Year): Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License Support (12 Months) SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-CP-7015471 QTY: 2 Each CLIN 3002(Option Year): Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License Support (12 Months) SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-CP-7015471 QTY: 2 Each CLIN 4002(Option Year): Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise - Enterprise Edition Core License Support (12 Months) SPECIFICATIONS: Product Number 13839-CP-7015471 QTY: 2 Each Period of Performance: One year from date of award FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2) offerors are notified that award will be made based on lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Price evaluation will be made on price of base year plus all options. Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to rane.linton@kirtland.af.mil or mailed to AFNWC/PZIA, ATTN: Rane Linton, 8500 Gibson Blvd SE, Bldg 20202, Room 137, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-8925 ATTN: Rane Linton. Electronic documents shall be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .xls. Communication containing documents in any other format, including .zip, may be blocked or stripped by the Government's server and may not be received by this office. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.204-13, Central Contractor Registration Maintenance FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply: 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.222-51 FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract FAR 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification; FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License; FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1 An offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certificates electronically via https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision; FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; DAFRS 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; DFARS 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A, System for Award Management DFARS 252.204-7011, Alternative Line Item Structure DFARS 252.211-7003 Alt I, Item Identification and Valuation; DFARS 252.247-7023 Alt III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea DFARS 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium; DFARS 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items; DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; DFARS 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions; DFARS 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFARS 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees By Contractor Personnel; DFARS 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations; DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items; In addition, it is required for all offerors to complete and submit DFARS 252.209-7997 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (see attachment 1) AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman OMBUDSMAN (Nov 2012) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM, AFISRA ombudsmen, or AFNWC Ombudsmen: Ms Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PK E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@kirtland.af.mil Phone: (505) 846-1924 Fax: (505) 846-0122 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU, AFISRA level, or AFNWC level may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2397, facsimile number (571) 256-2431. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.