Subscription and Training

Special Notice Date: 30 July 2009 North American Industrial Classification Standard:541618 -Other Management Consulting Services Contracting Office: DCMA HQ, 6350 Walker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Point of Contact: Nicole James at [email protected] Closing and Response Date - 6 August 2009 @ 1:00pm The Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) Procurement Office intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the Corporate Executive Board, under the authority of the 41 U.S.C. 253©(1) for the annual subscription and training. The Corporate Executive Board provide subscriptions that serves Senior IT leaders and their staff by focusing on the case study approach, providing insights into proven practices from IT leaders and highlighting actual results. The Council also addresses member's unique needs by conducting customized projects on their behalf. The period of performance is one year after award. Interested parties who feel that they possess the capabilities to satisfy this requirement should submit a capability statement demonstrating their abilities to meet this requirement. The information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement to exercise the option. Please send your documentation to Nicole James at the office identified above, or by e-mail to [email protected] . Documentation should be received within 7 calendar days, after that date of Publication of this notice to be considered by DCMA. A determination by the DCMA not to compete this exercised option based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffarl.htm Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. A. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Jan 2006, applies to this acquisition. B. 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items Jan 1999 C. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items Mar 2005 D. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items Sep 2005 E. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition Feb 2006 Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR Part 52.203 Gratuities (Apr 1984) FAR Part 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) FAR Part 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. (Oct 2003) FAR Part 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) FAR Part 52.247-34 - F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) FAR Part 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) FAR Part 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)