TerraTours Interactive 3D Viewer

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210. The reference number for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is HM1575-08-T-0018. The NGA plans to issue a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to TerraSim Inc. under FAR Part 12 and 13. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The requirement is for the following items: 1) Unlimited Seat, Twelve months, Term NGA Site License Agreement for TerraTours Interactive 3D Viewer, Version 3.0 – Modified. 2) Terra Tours Interactive 3D Viewer 3.0 License Maintenance Support. Included in each year are up to three (3) days of consultation. The period of performance is as follows - Base Year - 09/15/2008 thru 09/14/2009. (Option Year One - 09/15/2009 - 09/14/2010; Option Year Two - 09/15/2010 - 09/14/2011; Option Year Three - 09/15/2011 - 09/14/2012; Option Year Four - 09/15/2012 - 09/14/2013). SOLE OR LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: NGA has already expended a great deal of time and effort customizing TerraSims’ TerraTools and requires the TerraTours software in order to make use of PRT’s Scene Visualization Products. TerraSims’ TerraTours is a unique and proprietary visualization software that conforms with the NGA structure. License and Maintenance fees are proprietary and only available form the Software owner/Developer – TerraSim Inc. Delivery is FOB Destination. Delivery will be made to: NGA Arnold, NGA/PRTC Mail Stop L-085, Attn: James A. Turner, 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold MO, 63010. Total cost shall include all shipping and handling. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the vendor by the Government. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Vendors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52.219-23, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration. The clauses at 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program; 252.227-7015, Technical Data--Commercial Items; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. Vendors must have a Top Secret Clearance at time of the quote submission. Attachments are 1) Statement of Needs and 2) DD254 – Contract Security Classification Specification. All offers are due to this agency no later than 9:00am Central Daylight Time (CDT), 8 Sep 2008. Send all offers to Fleurelle Y. Humphrey, via facsimile to 314-676-3010 or email, [email protected].