The 12th Contracting Squadron at Randolph AFB intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with HighRES, Inc, 7825 Fay Ave, LaJolla CA 92037-4252. This acquisition is proprietary in nature and is for software and software maintenance agreements. This is a streamline combined/synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only notice. A written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is issued as request for quote to HighRES, Inc. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-18. The NAICS Code is 511210; size standard $23.0 IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304c (1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1 ? Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A Firm Fixed Priced Award will be made. SOLE SOURCE NATURE OF ACQUISITION: This requirement is for the purchase of HighRES software. Specifically, (1) HighRES Industrial Bundle 3D; reverse engineering and scanning software for FARO Portable CMMs for ProEngineer for USB ARM hard probe, LS and Laser Scanner. All software includes two year maintenance service. Additionally, on-site training will be provided. Due to the proprietary nature of the software all purchases, including maintenance agreements must be acquired from HighRES, Inc. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The following provisions apply: 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. 52.215-5 -- Facsimile Proposals 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. The following clauses apply: 52.202-1 Definitions of Words and Terms Provisions and Clauses. 52.204-4 -- Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in terms and conditions of this contract may be only made by written agreement of the parties, with the exception of: (1) Administrative changes such as paying office, appropriation date, etc. (2) No cost amended shipping instructions (ASI) if (A) The ASI modifies a unilateral purchase order, and (B) The contractor agrees verbally or in writing, (3) Any change made before work begins if (A) The change is within scope of the original order, (B) The contractor agrees; (C) The modification references the contractors verbal or written agreement. 52.204-7 -- Central Contractor Registration. 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with these additional FAR clauses marked: 52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 52.222-3 -- 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. 52.225-13 -- Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 52.232-33 -- Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. END OF CLAUSES MARKED FOR 52.212-5 52.223-5 -- Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.223-6 -- Drug-Free Workplace 52.222-48 -- Exemption from Application of Service Contract Act Provisions -- Contractor Certification 52.232-1 -- Payments. 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) The full text of this clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A (NOV 2003) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with these additional clauses marked: 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2007) END FO CLAUSES MARKED FOR 25.212-7001 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN Responses to this notice shall be provided in writing via e-mail to: Kerry A. Kelly., at
[email protected] and copied to Linda Johnson at
[email protected]. All responses shall be received NLT 1:00 PM CST on 1 September 07. Offeror must also include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. This provision can be located at http://farsite.hill.af.mil (FAR Part 52) or orca.bpn.gov