This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F1Q3MT2205AE01 and this solicitation is being issued as a Request For Quote. The Offeror must quote on an all or none basis. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer meets the minimum technical requirement at the lowest price. Since award will be based on initial responses, offerors are highly encouraged to quote their most advantageous pricing in their initial response. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 and Defense Acquisition Circular 20120906. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 511210, size standard $25 Million. The contractor shall provide the following: 0001 - Commvault software Maintenance agreement for liscensed product F9989: 12 Adv disk with deduplication 1TB Tier-A (1-49TB)CommCell Capacity, 1 CommCell Disaster Recovery Liscense, 1 CommServe Master Servcer, Enterprise Edition, 3 DA-Oracle Database Protection Client, Windows, 1 Drive management Software, 1 Simpana 9 Physical Media Kit and 1 Virtual Environment Bundle, Tier 1 (Up to 50 VMs). This support includes 24/7 coverage, including all holidays. Includes: E-support via Maintenance Advantage self-help website, email notification of critical software updates, enhancements and release, Web e-support features like incident managment, knowledge database, and CommVault Books online, web-based support technology, reports provided upon request. Must be authorized to support CommVault software. Qty - 1 year. Period of Performance 1 October 2012 - 30 Septmeber 2013. NOTICE TO OFFERORS; FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE UNDER THIS SOLICITATION UNTIL FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION/RFP EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE BID OPENING/RFP CLOSING DATE. *Place of performance will Dover AFB, DE 19902* The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with 52.252-1 and 52.252-2. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items. -52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Offers. The paragraph is tailored as follows: "The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers." Addenda to 52.212-1: Proposal Preparation Instructions A. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of the quote, the offeror must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. B. The contracting officer has determined there is a high probability of adequate price competition in this acquisition. Upon examination of the initial offers, the contracting officer will review this determination and if, in the contracting officer's opinion, adequate price competition exists no additional cost information will be requested. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. The contractor shall fill out the Representation and Certifications Application at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to include the provisions at 52.212-3, Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request the Contracting Officer will make their full text available, IAW FAR 52.107(b). Provision 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran-Representation and Certification. 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm DFARS 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government 252.225-7000, Buy American Act- Balance of Payments Program Certificate Clause 52.204-99, System for Award Managemement Registration (Dev) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. 52.219-28, Post Award Business Program Representation, 52.222-3, Convict Labor 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-10, Notice of Radioactive Materials 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.232-18, Availability of Funds 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.233-3, Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegitation. 52.245-1, Government Property 52.245-9, Uses and Charges 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses DFARS 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials, 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Alt III AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman Wide Area Workflow is the Dept. of the Air Force's mandatory method of electronic invoicing. More information can be found at https://wawf.eb.mil. Contractors are encouraged to offer their most advantageous/best quote. The contractor shall submit their quote by 26 September 2012 at 4:00 PM EST to the contracting office by email in order to be considered for award. If you have any questions, please contact the POC below by 25 September 2012 at 4:00PM EST. POC information: Warren Rehrer, Amn, USAF 302-677-5028
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