(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued.(ii) HE1260-5152-8003 is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit electronic offer document type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: HE1260-5152-8003 Posted Date: June 3, 2005 Original Response Date: June 24, 2005 Current Response Date: June 24, 2005 Original Archive Date: June 25, 2005 Current Archive Date: June 25, 2005 Classification Code: 70 ADP Equipment Software, Supplies, Equipment Naics Code: 511210 - Software Publishers, Packaged All US firms or individuals responding must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (iii) This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions can be found at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffar1.htm (iv) This procurement is being issued for Brand Name Specific. North American Industrial Classification Standard: 511210. (v) CLIN 0001 64 EA - Sibelius 3 Music Software, Sibelius 3 is the complete software for writing, playing, printing and publishing music notation. (vi) CLIN 0002 64 EA - Photoscore Professional 3, Photoscore Pro reads printed music, slurs, dynamics , lyrics, guitar tab, and chord diagrams. (vii) FOB: Destination for delivery to: DoDDS Pacific/DDESS Guam Education Division, Unit 35007 APO AP 96376. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control (QC). (viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors?Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The Government intends to award this requirement on brand name basis to resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the synopsis/solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award shall be based on low price basis. (x) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items, with quote (xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203 Gratuities; FAR 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports; FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.247-34 - F.o.b. Destination; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generatred Forms. The clause at DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation; DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; applies to this acquisition. (xvi) All quotes must be emailed to Ms. Thatsanee Knight at
[email protected]. Quotes are required to be received no later than 16:00 JST (Japan Standard Time), Friday, 24 June, 2005.