SEACHANGE INT'L SUNDANCE ASSURANCE

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; a written solicitation will not be issued. The government anticipates awarding this on a sole source basis to SeaChange International, 50 Nagog Park, Acton MA. The contractor will be providing annual assurance for the SeaChange/Sundance systems located at AFNE, Mannheim, Germany; AFNS, Vicenza Italy; and DMA-AR, Arlington VA. SeaChange International is the manufacturer of the systems requiring annual assurance. Updates to software and hardware are only available from this vendor. Solicitation/synopsis reference number HQ002892248607 is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and incorporates the following with the word “quoter” substituted for “offeror”. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-35 effective 14 Jul 2009 and DFARS Change Notice 20090721. (1) FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items) (JUN 2008): (a) Re para (a): NAICS 517110; small business size standard is 1,500. (b) Note that para (k) requires quoter to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at time of contract award and throughout the performance period. (2) FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation – Commercial Items) (JAN 1999) with the following insertion in para (a) “lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable past performance.” Technical evaluation will be whether quoted items satisfy all required technical specifications contained in CLINs 0001-0005 below. Technical specifications for quoted items MUST accompany the offeror’s bid submittal. (3) QUOTATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME 01 SEP 2009 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. Quote submissions may be e-mailed to [email protected] or sent via fax to (951) 413-2432. Due to technical issues, email and fax may not result in your proposal arriving before the cut-off time, please allow extra time if you’re sending your quote via electronic means. (4) Quotations must include completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items) (JUL 2009) with Alt 1 (APR 2002) or indication that reps and certs are located on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website. CLIN 0001 – SERVICE QTY: 1 EACH MFR: SEACHANGE, INTL. DESCRIPTION: NON-PERSONAL; SEACHANGE BROADCAST MEDIACLUSTER ANNUAL SUPPORT; FOUR NODE; 24/7/365 TELEPHONE TECH SUPPORT; ADVANCE HARDWARE SUPPORT; SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE RELEASES, INCLUDES SERVICE PACKS AND HOT FIXES; LOCATION: AFNE, MANNHEIM GERMANY; DATE OF COVERAGE: 18 SEP 2009-17 SEP 2010 ; POC: GERALD BRYZA, +49-621-46085-380; SYS ID: BR-8428BU. CLIN 0002 - SERVICE QTY: 1 EACH MFR: SEACHANGE, INTL. DESCRIPTION: NON-PERSONAL; SUNDANCE DIGITAL TOTAL CARE ANNUAL SUPPORT; HARDWARE/SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL AND SUPPORT; 24/7/365; LOCATION: AFNE, MANNHEIM GERMANY; DATE OF COVERAGE: 18 SEP 2009-17 SEP 2010; POC: GERALD BRYZA, +49-621-46085-380; SYS ID: BR-8428BU CLIN 0003 - SERVICE QTY: 1 EACH MFR: SEACHANGE, INTL. DESCRIPTION: NON-PERSONAL; SEACHANGE BROADCAST MEDIACLUSTER ANNUAL SUPPORT; FOUR NODE; 24/7/365 TELEPHONE TECH SUPPORT; ADVANCE HARDWARE SUPPORT; SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE RELEASES, INCLUDES SERVICE PACKS AND HOT FIXES; LOCATION: AFNS, VICENZA ITALY; DATE OF COVERAGE: 18 SEP 2009-17 SEP 2010; POC: PAUL MERLING, +39-0444-71-7983; SYS ID: BR-B429BU CLIN 0004 - SERVICE QTY: 1 EACH MFR: SEACHANGE, INTL. DESCRIPTION: NON-PERSONAL; SUNDANCE DIGITAL TOTAL CARE ANNUAL SUPPORT; HARDWARE/SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL AND SUPPORT; 24/7/365; LOCATION: AFNS, VICENZA ITALY; DATE OF COVERAGE: 18 SEP 2009-17 SEP 2010; POC: PAUL MERLING, +39-0444-71-7983; SYS ID: BR-B429BU CLIN 0005 - SERVICE QTY: 1 EACH MFR: SEACHANGE, INTL. DESCRIPTION: NON-PERSONAL; SEACHANGE BROADCAST MEDIACLUSTER MONTHLY SUPPORT; SINGLE NODE; 24/7/365 TELEPHONE TECH SUPPORT; ADVANCE HARDWARE SUPPORT; SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE RELEASES, INCLUDES SERVICE PACKS AND HOT FIXES; LOCATION: SMC ARLINGTON, VA; DATE OF COVERAGE: 18 SEP 2009-17 SEP 2010; POC: CRAIG MCCARRAHER, (703) 602-8140; SYS ID: BR-8431BU; SHIPPING ADDRESS is: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (OSG-AK) BLDG. 10441 KUTER AVENUE ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506 POC: JOSE VILLAZON, (703) 805-1409 All items must be quoted FOB Destination. It is the responsibility of all interested quoters to review this site frequently for any updates/amendments that may occur during the solicitation process. The response date cited above does not obligate the Government to award a contract nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right to cancel this procurement/solicitation either before or after the solicitation closing date, with no obligation to the quoter by the Government. All prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, go to http://www.ccr.gov/ and follow the instructions. The Government will issue an order to the responsible quoter, with acceptable past performance, submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quotation. This order will include the following referenced clauses which may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007) FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items) (MAR 2009) FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items) (JUN 2009) FAR 52.219-8 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantage Business Concerns) (MAY 2004) FAR 52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration) (OCT 2003) DFARS 252.204-7004, Alt A (Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (SEP 2007) DFARS 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Request) (MAR 2008) DFARS 252.246-7000 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) (APR 2008) Additional FAR and DFARS clauses required by the regulations will be included. Local DMC clauses, 52.0100-4028 (Contract Contact Information)(DMC) (JUN 2005) and 52.0100-4094 (Marking Instructions for All Items to Include Drop Ship and Direct Shipment) (JUN 2006), will be included.