Sterling Commerce Direct Max Server Production and Maintenance

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued as request for quotation number HT9402-10-Q-0007. This is a brand name requirement for Sterling Commerce Connect Direct Max Server Products. See the attached solicitation/request for quotation HT9402-10-Q-0007 for the specifications and contract clauses. The delivery and acceptance will be at the FOB destination: TRICARE Management Activity, 16401 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011-9066. This requirement is a small business set-aside on the associated NAICS Code 423430; the size standard is 100 employees. The solicitation/request for quotation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-41, effective on May 13, 2010. The provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. TRICARE Management Activity intends to award a firm-fixed-priced order on an "all or none" basis to the offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government based on lowest price, technically acceptable. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, Alternate I, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. The contracting officer has determined additional FAR and DFARS clauses and contract requirement to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Signed and dated quotations shall be received by July 1, 2010, no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Quotations received after the date and time stated may be rejected. Quotations shall be submitted by email to: [email protected], cc: [email protected], by fax to (303) 676-3866, or by mail to TRICARE Management Activity, Attn: Ms. Sandra Cleveland, 16401 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011-9066. All emails and correspondence relating to this request for quotation shall have the solicitation number indicated in the subject block. The cut-off date for all inquiries is June 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time and shall be submitted by email to: [email protected], cc: [email protected].