This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 15, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) number HT9402-12-R-0004. This sole source requirement is for Information Technology services for the operation and maintenance of TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) E-Commerce System (ECS) through continued performance in providing necessary software engineering and technical support. See the attached solicitation HT9402-12-R-0004 for the specifications, contract line items, and contract clauses. TRICARE Management Activity intends to award a 4-month firm-fixed-priced contract to Vangent, Inc., in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15. The delivery and acceptance will be at the FOB destination: TRICARE Management Activity, 16401 East Centretech Parkway, Aurora, CO 80011-9066. This requirement is not a small business set-aside on the associated NAICS Code 541511. The solicitation document and incorporated clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-55, effective on February 2, 2012. 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 requirements to be necessary for this acquisition, and consistent with customary commercial practices. Signed and dated proposals shall be received by March 2, 2012, no later than 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Proposals received after the date and time stated may be rejected. In addition to your priced proposal, you will need to include all information that has been requested in this RFP. Proposals shall be submitted by email to:
[email protected], with cc:
[email protected] or by fax to (303) 676-3866, All emails and correspondence relating to this request for proposal shall have the solicitation number indicated in the subject block.