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 38130AS03. The National Geospatial Intelligence-Agency has a requirement for annual software maintenance agreements as outlined below. NGA plans to issue a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order to Vintara Inc. under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The statutory authority of the test program for commercial items (Section 4202 of the Clinger Cohen Act of 1996). Vintara has proprietary rights to the software code for the Vintara products associated with this requirement and is the only known source that can provide this maintenance support. No other vendor or distributor can legally obtain access to the software and no other vendor can make duplicate copies since it is protected by copyright and patent laws. The requirement is for BRAND NAME VINTARA ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS. More specifically, NGA requires a quantity of 3,230 ISO 9 annual software maintenance agreements. All of the items referenced in this posting are proprietary products of Vintara INc. Due to the fact that this software is already integrated into the NGA enterprise it would be extremely costly to switch to a new type of software. Personnel would have to be trained to use the new software and NGA would suffer unacceptable production delays due to implementation of the new software. The Vintara suite of software is the only product that fulfills the form, fit, and function requirements of NGA at this time. Vendor's that respond to this solicitation must be authorized resellers of Vintara Inc. Vendor shall quote all or none of the listed items. Delivery is FOB Destination. Delivery will be made to the following location: (1) NGA Attn: Sheri Jones MS L-63, 3838 Vogel Rd, 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; 52.219-8 Utilizing Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-23, 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, Equal Opportunity 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; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration, 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. 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, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, Gratuities; DFARS; 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. All offers are due to this agency no later than 6:00pm Eastern Time, 28 JUL 2008. Send all offers to Scott Hardin via e-mail at
[email protected]. Point of Contact(s): Scott Hardin, Contract Specialist, Fax 314-676-3010, Email
[email protected]. Contracting Office Address: Other Defense Agencies, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, St Louis Contracting Center (ACSS), Attn: ACSS Mail Stop L-13 3838 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO, 63010-6238, UNITED STATES