D--Geological Seismic Software

Amendment 0001 dissolves the small business set-aside requirement, all capable and responsible entities may now compete for this contract award; and extends the opportunity to 08/16/2022. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice is to announce the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for Geological Seismic Software Licenses. Respondents shall offer the Brand Name seismic software OR equal to the Attachment 1 Brand Name Salient Characteristics; shall meet or exceed the Attachment 2 Section 508 Accessibility Compliance requirements; shall meet or exceed the Attachment 3 FISMA Requirements. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Respondents shall complete the Attachment 4 Price Schedule for the Brand Name software licenses or provide pricing their offered other than brand name seismic software licensing price schedule for perpetual and term license agreements for the 5-year contract period. The policies contained in FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition, shall be used for this acquisition. All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes contained in the solicitation and amendments shall be adhered to. . In determining which Quote package offers the greatest value or advantage to the Government, overall non-price merit will be considered more important than price or cost: Award Based on Best Value via 2-step Comparative Evaluation: Step 1. Quote Packages will be determined technically acceptable. To be technically acceptable the Respondent¿s Quote package shall readily demonstrate an ability to meet or exceed the attached Brand Name Salient Characteristics; and Step 2. Quote Packages that pass Step 1 will be further evaluated for Best Value to the Government based upon Factor (A) Technical Performance: Respondents must be established in the required product business. Respondents must provide a narrative not to exceed ten (10) pages describing their capabilities to meet product specifications described in the Brand Name Salient Characteristics; and, Factor (B) Past Performance: Respondents shall submit not less than two references for products sold during the past three years. Each reference shall include: the company or agency name, address, contract or order number, point(s) of contract phone number and email address(es). USGS BUYER: Don Downey, [email protected] 303-236-9331.