The U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors, (BBG), International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB), pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.67 intends to issue a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for DIVArchive Support and Maintenance commercial items in accordance with format of Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The authority for negotiating on a sole-source basis with Front Porch Digital, Inc. is made under authority of 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, which provides for limiting competition from only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 519190. This Solicitation Number BBG50-Q-11-0119DS is issued as a request for proposal (RFQ) that will result in a single award of a firm fixed price contract with a four one year options using FAR Part 13 [Simplified Acquisition Procedures]. The government reserves the right to make an award on the initial proposal without discussions of this procurement. Contractor shall provide pricing the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) No. 1 ANNUAL SUPPORT AND ADD-ON SERVICES FOR ORIGINAL SYSTEM SUPPORT DIVA-DSM-02, THE REDUNDANT SYSTEM AND THE UPGRADES. PLEASE PROVIDE PRICES FOR EACH YEAR BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant firm-fixed price purchase order; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2008); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2008) ; FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR Clause 52.2212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition Questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at the email address or facsimile number provided at the end of this notice. Questions must be submitted in writing by email to:
[email protected]. Proposal may be submitted as an original and two copies must be sent via courier or overnight delivery prior to the deadline. Proposal should be addressed to ATTN: Diane Sturgis, Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Bureau, Office of Contracts, 330 C Street, SW, Room 4007, Washington, DC 20237 by 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time on August 3, 2011. The point of contact for this requirement is Diane Sturgis, Contract Specialist who can be reached via email at
[email protected] ., fax number 202-382-7870.