Title: Requirement for Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst 12-month Subscriptions This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for four Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst 12-month subscriptions prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 519190. The reference number for this Request for Quote (RFQ) is HM157513T0008. This is a request for quote for four Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst 12-month subscriptions. Please provide in the quote, a description of what is included in the subscription price to include customer support and maintenance. NGA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Bloomberg Finance L.P. as they are the only source found meeting all requirements including ability to provide an embedded interactive map viewer, which is critical for analysis production. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, with no obligation to the vendor by the Government. This requirement is for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) which must meet the accessibility standards established by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 7941). The specific Technical Standard that applies is Technical Standard: 1194.22 - Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications. In responding to the RFQ, vendors must state if the products offered meet the identified Technical Standards. General information regarding the Section 508 Act can be found at the web site www.section508.gov. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-65. The provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Vendors are required to submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following clauses: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 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; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; and 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. The clause DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following clauses: DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. To view the clauses in full text, visit www.arnet.gov. Vendors must be approved and registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before award can be made. All offers are due to this agency no later than 3:30p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time, 5 March 2013. Send all offers/questions to Emily E. Smallridge via e-mail at
[email protected] AND Douglas H. Verseman via e-mail at
[email protected], no telephone responses will be accepted. Poinst of Contact: Emily E. Smallridge, Contract Specialist, 314-676-0180, Fax 314-676-3010,
[email protected] AND Douglas H. Verseman, Contracting Officer, 314-676-0195.