The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a brand-name requirement for maintenance of Noetix software, which is described below in Items 1-8. Be sure to submit a quote and a completed Additional Information Sheet (see attached.) Noetix is the only company that manufactures maintenance for Noetix software. The software is located at the National Computer Center in Baltimore, MD. The period of performance will be 10/09/2012-10/08/2013: Maintenance on Noetix Views User Fee 101-250 users, Standard Support - 1 year, Qty: 1, Part Number: 1112SS Maintenance on Oracle Applications - Financials Bundle - 1 or 2 Instances, Standard Support - 1 year, Qty: 1, Part Number: 1200.01SS Maintenance on Oracle Applications - Procurement - 1 or 2 Instances, Standard Support - 1 year, Qty: 1, Part Number: 756SS Maintenance on Oracle Applications - Application Object Library - 1 or 2 Instances, Standard Support - 1 year, Qty: 1, Part Number: 790SS Maintenance on Oracle Applications - Federal Financials - 1 or 2 Instances, Standard Support - 1 year, Qty: 1, Part Number: 1732SS Maintenance on Oracle Applications - Interfaces - 1 or 2 Instances, Standard Support - 1 year, Part Number: 854SS Maintenance on Noetix Platform Limited Fee - (1 or 2 Instances) - 101-250 users, Standard Support - 1 year, Part Number: 1357.04SS Maintenance on Noetix WebQuery User Fee - 101-250 users, Standard Support - 1 year, Part Number: 865.04SS Noetix Platform, WebQuery, Views, and Oracle Applications are server-based reporting tools used for ad hoc queries and reports against the Oracle SSOARS database. The user interfaces with the Noetix Windows server via a DHTML based web interface and can run queries using Noetix directly from Excel by refreshing the spreadsheet. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price award. Written responses to this solicitation shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 , Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-3 , Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (APR 2012) FAR 52.212-4 , Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (FEB 2012) FAR 52.212-5 , Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (AUG 2012). Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.204-10 , Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (AUG 2012) FAR 52.209-6 , Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010) FAR 52.219-28 , Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) FAR 52.222-3 , Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2012) FAR 52.222-21 , Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 , Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) FAR 52.222-36 , Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (OCT 2010) FAR 52.223-18 , Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) FAR 52.225-13 , Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) FAR 52.232-33 , Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) Pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-1(a)(2), the award will be made to the authorized seller of Noetix software that offers the lowest price. The government reserves the right to award on an all-or-nothing basis. The government may purchase from the offeror that submits the lowest aggregate price rather than issue a purchase order to each supplier on the basis of the lowest quotation on each item. INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT RELATED INFORMATION (DEC 2011) The invoice shall include all elements of a proper invoice as defined in the invoice or payment clause used in this award and any other information required below or in any other contract clause. To assist the Government in making timely payments, include the contractor's Taxpayers Identification Number, Data Universal Numbering System number, contract, and the Order Number, if any, on each invoice. Facsimile (Fax) communication is the preferred method of submission for invoices and public vouchers, because the invoice will be received directly into the SSA payment system. If the invoice cannot be faxed, submit it electronically via email, by regular mail, or by hand carrying it to the Office of Finance at the address below. If submitting by fax, use any one of the following fax numbers: 410 965-8209 410 965-8251 410 965-8200 410 965-8216 410 966-5425 410 966-9940 410 965-3734 410 965-7533 If submitting electronically: Submit the invoice either as an attachment to an email message, or within the message itself, to:
[email protected] . If sent by mail, submit an original and three (3) copies of the invoice to: Social Security Administration Office of Finance Post Office Box 47 Baltimore, Maryland 21235-0047 If hand carried, deliver to: Social Security Administration Office of Finance Customer Service Help Desk 2-B-4 East Low Rise Building 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21235-0047 The telephone number of the finance customer service help desk is (410) 965-0607. The Government will make payment to the Contractor using the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information contained in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information to the CCR database. The EFT information submitted must be that of the contractor unless there is an official Assignment of Claims on file with the Office of Finance. Remittance information associated with EFT payments is available via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) on the Department of Treasury's Internet site at http://www.ipp.gov . The Contractor may also direct payment inquiries to SSA's Office of Finance by: •n Using its Financial Interactive Voice Response System (FIVR). FIVR is an automated self-service telephone system available 24 hours a day that allows direct electronic access to administrative payment information using the telephone keypad. The contractor can access FIVR by calling (410) 965-0607. The services available through FIVR are available through a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) Line at 410-597-1395. Customer Service Representatives will be available to answer vendor payment inquiries Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time. •n By sending an email to
[email protected] , or visiting the internet site at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/vendor/contact.htm . The contractor can also access the IPP system through a link on this site. *All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted to
[email protected] by Fri., Oct 5, 2012, at 2:00 PM EST. Telephone calls regarding this solicitation will neither be accepted nor returned.*