Upgrade of Media Composer Adrenaline to MN Nitirs DX

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, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation will be issued as a Sole Source purchase to AVID Technology Inc., under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 7372, the NAICS code is 541519 and the related Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-32. All potential sources must obtain a DUNS number and register in the Central Contractor Register (CCR) website (http://www.ccr.gov) in order to transact business with the government. Failure to obtain a DUNS number and register in the CCR may result in the delay of award of a Purchase Order or possible award to the next otherwise successful offeror who is registered in the CCR at the time of award. All prospective offerors also must obtain a valid Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE code). The Offeror Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) can be submitted and updated online at the ORCA website (http//orca.bpn.gov). Representations and Certifications Application. Paper copies will not be available. It is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency. Contractors are asked to submit their TAX ID number with their quote. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order for the upgrade of existing Media Composer Adrenaline to MN Nitirs DX. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, tools, parts, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to fulfill the requirement for the upgrade of Media Composer Adrenaline to MC Nitris. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) with the following internet address filled-in: http://farsite.hill.af.mil clauses may be accessed electronically in full text by going to this internet address. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan 2006). FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items (Jan 1999) [Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation requirements and provides the lowest total price.]. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Jun 2006). FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). FAR 52-204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Jul 2006); with 252.204-7004 ALT A (Nov 2003). FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment (Jan 2005). FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999). FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Sep 2005). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Jun 2007) Under Para (a) the following clauses are incorporated by reference: (1) FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996); (2) FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004). Under Para (b) the following clauses are incorporated by reference: (5) (i) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003); (14) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003); (15) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006); (16) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); (17) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002); (18) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam ERA and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); (19) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998); (20) FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001); (26) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2006);52.237-1 Site Visit(Apr 1984); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991). DFAR 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (Apr 1992). DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (Apr 2003). DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jul 2006) under Para (b) the following clauses are incorporated: DFAR 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (Jun 2005); DFAR 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (May 2006); DFAR 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) ( X Alternate III) (May 2002); DFAR 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000). DFAR 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991). AFFARS 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Aug 2005),[The fill-in for Para (c), MAJCOM ombudsman, is Mr. Michael R. Jackson, HQ AMC/A7K, 507 Symington Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5022, (618) 229-0267, fax (618) 256-6668, email: Michael.jackson@scott.af.mil.] Vendors must be actively registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The CCR website is http://www.ccr.gov. Questions should be submitted in writing via listed fax number or emailed to Lynn McMiller @ lynn.mcmiller-03@mcguire.af.mil