F4FBER0015A002 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is F4FBER0015A002. This solicitation and incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Fac 2005-38, Effective 01 Feb 2010 & Class Deviation 2009-O0009, DFARS Current to Change Notice 20100305 Edition. This solicitation incorporates the following clauses by reference: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)52.204-7, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS)252.204-7004 - Alternate A, 252.211-7003, 252.212-7001, 252.227-7013, and 252.227-7014. The below clause is included in full text: AF 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Howard E. MarksASC/AQH1735 11th Street, Bldg. 570, Rm. 101Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7404Phone: (937) 255-8642 E-mail:
[email protected]. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. Please note if manufacturer requires a license agreement to be signed by government, the terms and conditions of that agreement are required to be in compliance with all Federal Laws, Statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Therefore, please modify accordingly and submit with your quote. - This solicitation is full and open competition. - NAICS Code: 334119 The Offeror shall only provide a quote for a Brand Name of items listed. For the ease of reviewing all quotes, please keep all the part numbers in the same order as listed. Offeror must be an authorized reseller of items listed. Please note if manufacturer requires a licensee agreement to be signed by the Government, the terms and conditions of that agreement are required to be in compliance with all Federal Laws, Statutes, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Therefore, please modify accordingly and submit with your quote. Offeror must quote on all items or none. THE AIR FORCE REQUIRES THAT RESPONDENTS PROPOSE OPEN MARKET PRICING ONLY. DISCOUNTS ARE ENCOURAGED. Please see the attached Brand Name Justification and Bill of Materials for the products requested. FOB Destination. The ship to address is: 1.) Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7802 Delivery schedule is thirty (30) days after receipt of order. Delivery is FOB Destination. Proposals shall be received at ASC/PKEIS, Attn: Cheryl Jones, 2275 D Street., Bldg. 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433, or by facsimile at (937) 656-7534, or e-mail at
[email protected] for receipt no later than 12:00 PM EST 18 Mar 2010. Contractor must be registered Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award for solicitations issued after 31 May 1998. DUN/CCR website is: http://www.ccr.gov/. For questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation please contact Cheryl Jones by e-mail at
[email protected]. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil.. For more information on "Symantec Veritas Software", please refer to:https://pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=6450