69 -- Arabic/Chinese Software

This notice will serve as notification of a Sole Source acquisiton for the following: The Department of Foreign Languages has a requirement for Arabic/Chinese Software Program to be installed in the Language Learning Center (LLC). Auralog is the only company that can deliver the right amount of video and audio components needed for Arabic/Chinese online materials. In addition, Auralog software offers many unique capabilites needed in the LLC. After thorough research, discussions with several educational institutions, federal agencies and vendors it has been determined that only Aurolog’s Arabic/Chinese package can satisfy the requirement at a reasonable price. This will be a firm Fixed Price contract. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is a funded requirement. This procurement is for the acquisition of a sole source commercial item using simplified procedures in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. FAR provisions 52.212-3-Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items apply. In addition, the clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: (b) 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 31. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clause is included as an addendum: Department of Defense FAR Supplement 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. You are reminded to refer to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, regarding Solicitation Amendments. The full text of any provision referenced herein may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil.