THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 18-RQ-00121 constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service has a requirement for Matlab Matrix Laboratory License Renewal. Electronic Delivery is required. A Technical Point of Contact will be assigned upon award. The delivery address is NOAA/National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey, N/NGS5, 1315 East-West Highway, Room 9244, Silver Spring, MD 20910 0001 BASE YEAR One standard Matlab license and License Renewal and Maintenance for license numbers: 254284, 270913, 358222, 569406, 625473, 631079, 640563, 678276, 715519, 890511, 927164, 927165, 927166, 927167, 927168, 927169, 927170, 1066461, 1066462, 1066463, and 40559878. Period of Performance: 04/01/2018-03/31/2019 0002 OPTION YEAR ONE One standard Matlab license and License Renewal and Maintenance for license numbers: 254284, 270913, 358222, 569406, 625473, 631079, 640563, 678276, 715519, 890511, 927164, 927165, 927166, 927167, 927168, 927169, 927170, 1066461, 1066462, 1066463, and 40559878. Period of Performance: 04/01/2019-03/31/2020 0003 OPTION YEAR TWO One standard Matlab license and License Renewal and Maintenance for license numbers: 254284, 270913, 358222, 569406, 625473, 631079, 640563, 678276, 715519, 890511, 927164, 927165, 927166, 927167, 927168, 927169, 927170, 1066461, 1066462, 1066463, and 40559878. Period of Performance: 04/01/2020-03/31/2021 0004 OPTION YEAR THREE One standard Matlab license and License Renewal and Maintenance for license numbers: 254284, 270913, 358222, 569406, 625473, 631079, 640563, 678276, 715519, 890511, 927164, 927165, 927166, 927167, 927168, 927169, 927170, 1066461, 1066462, 1066463, and 40559878. Period of Performance: 04/01/2021-03/31/2022 0005 OPTION YEAR FOUR One standard Matlab license and License Renewal and Maintenance for license numbers: 254284, 270913, 358222, 569406, 625473, 631079, 640563, 678276, 715519, 890511, 927164, 927165, 927166, 927167, 927168, 927169, 927170, 1066461, 1066462, 1066463, and 40559878. Period of Performance: 04/01/2022-03/31/2023 *Please note: License renewals shall include all sub-licenses and tool boxes associated with them to ensure continuity of service.* The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on lowest price technically acceptable. Electronic delivery shall be included in the unit price for each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote. This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 511210, Software Publishers, with a business size standard of $38.5 million. Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: 1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror; 3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; 4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and; 5. A completed copy of the representations at FAR 52.209-11 and representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 starting on page 16 of this solicitation 6. Address Technical capability in meeting the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on January 22, 2018; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made best value considering technical capability, past performance, and price. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to
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