Description
The Internal Revenue Service intends to solicit and award a contract for NUIX software to only one source, NUIX North America, Inc. 1101 30th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20007, in accordance with FAR 6.302, whith authorizes other than full land open competition when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirlements. The IRS requires the NUIX software to support the Criminal Investigation (CI) response to litigation requests in multiple formats in compliance with Federal rules of Civil Procedures. NUIX operates by utilizing the Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, thereby operating within all CI Domain security and access policies and requirements, vs. a web based application which would require exceptions or modification of existing security parameters. NUIX operates within customer supplied hardware, it is a software based platform. It is very user friendly and intuitive. A user can start using the application efficiently within a very short introduction period. The licensing model chosen by CI includes on-the-fly OCR processing. NUIX licensing is based upon a number of processor cores, not volume. The customer can process unlimited amounts of data for EDiscovery with NUIX licensing. NUIX will export EDiscovery processing into various load file formats including Concordance, with all parent child relationships maintained. NUIX processes and indexes data at an extremely fast rate, which will allow CI to maintain the current and anticipated future workload demands for litigation. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are not being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. Contractors interested in this requirlement should submit clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. The IRS anticipates a sole source award to NUIX North America, Inc. The IRS is purchasing the following items: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES 1- NUIX EDiscovery Enterprise License 4-Core (procesor) with OCR Plug-In 5- Seat Review (perpetual) Licenses Firm Fixed Price Performance Period: 1 year from date of delivery Base year and two options Brand Name Justification: NUIX North America, Inc. certifiies that they are the sole source for the manufacture and distribution of the NUIX software in the United States. NIUX America, Inc. has attested to the software's proprietary nature. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-60 (8/27/2012) are applicable to this procurement: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008) 52.232-33, Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) IR1052.239-9008 Section 508 - Information, Documentation, and Support (Sep 2006) In accordance with 36 CFR 1194, Subpart D, the electronic information technology (EIT) products and product support services furnished in performance of this contract shall be documented to indicate the current conformance level with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, per the 1998 Amendments, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. At no time during the performance of the award shall the level of conformance go below the level of conformance in place at the time of award. At no additional cost, the contractor shall provide information, documentation, and support relative to the supplies and services as described in this Delivery Order. The contractor shall maintain this detailed listing of compliant products for the full contract term, including forms of extensions, and shall ensure that it is current within five calendar days after award and within three calendar days of changes in products being utilized as follows: (a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. (b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. •(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities. (Not commercially available) [End of clause] IR1052.239-9009 Section 508 Conformance (Sep 2006) Each electronic and information technology (EIT) product and/or product-related service delivered under the terms of this contract, at a minimum, shall conform to applicable EIT accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194 at the level of conformance specified in this Purchase Order. The following technical standards have been determined to be applicable to this contract: The "X" is in front of the alpha in each applicable standard. _ X __ 1194.21, Software applications and operating systems. X (a) X_(b) X (c) X (d) X_(e) _(f) X_(g) X_(h) X_(i) X_(j) X_(k) X_(l) _N/A _ 1194.22, Web-based intranet and internet information and applications. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) _ (h) _(i) _(j) _(k) _(l) _(m) _(n) _(o) _(p) N/A _ 194.23, Telecommunications products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) _(h) _(i) _(j) _(k) N/A _ 1194.24, Video and multimedia products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _ (e) N/A 1194.25, Self contained, closed products. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) _(e) _(f) _(g) __ (h) __(i) __ (j) _N/A _ 1194.26, Desktop and portable computers. _(a) _(b) _(c) _(d) The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device, but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so required by the agency in the future. The following functional performance criteria (36 CFR 1194.31) apply to this contract. _X_ (a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided. _X_ (b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided. _X_ (c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided. _X_ (d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided. _X_ (e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided. _X_ (f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided. [End of clause] 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206 (b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of provision) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _ 30 __ days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least __ 60 __ days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed __ 45 __ (months). (End of clause)