PC SAS Maintenance Software Licenses

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Capital Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Team intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Executive Information Systems, LLC using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13, to cover the expenses for the renewal of the PC SAS Maintenance Software Licenses for the National Marine Fisheries Chief Information Officer. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation: FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting Competition; FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations or offers; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certificates - Commercial Item, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment be Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; and FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. CAM 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer Authority; CAM 1352.209-73, Compliance with the Laws; CAM 1352.209-74, Organizational Conflict of Interest; CAM 1352.246-70, Place of Acceptance. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 423430 with a business size standard of 100. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to [email protected] by December 11, 2012. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-61. The determination to compete or not complete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Please indicate NFFKAC00-13-00521 on your quote.