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Special NoticeDate: 30 August 2007 North American Industrial Classification Standard: 611710 ?EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT 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 ? 20 September 2007 The Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) Procurement Office intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Corporate Leadership Council Membership (CLC), under the authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) for the annual subscription. The CLC provides best practices, research decision support tools, and executive education to a membership of the world?s leading corporations and not-for-profit institutions. CLC research addresses issues of concern to division heads and their staffs, and allows members to learn from other organizations to address common problems. This subscription allows all agency personnel to utilize the services of the subscription at no additional cost. This is a subscription service which is being renewed for the second year. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement to exercise the option. Please send your documentation to Sheila Thompson-White at the office identified above, or by e-mail to sheila.thompson-white@dcma.mil. Or to Sue Gerardo by email: sue.gerardo@dcma.mil. Documentation should be received within 15 calendar days, after that date of publication of this notice to be considered by DCMA. A determination by the DCMA not to compete this exercised option based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 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-Human Resources, 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)