Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to make a contract award on a limited competition basis, for the renewal of the licenses and maintenance support services for sole make and model Business Objects brand, Enterprise and Crystal Report licenses. These licenses are used in support of the NASA Accounting Resource System, which is managed by engineers located at the Marshall Space Flight Center, AL. There are a total of 4 line items on this requirement, and the Period of performance date runs from 01 Oct 2008 through 30 SEP 2009.
This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP).
Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested firms have until 11 Sep 2008 4:00 PM CDST to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, the attached Request for Quote, and all associated paper work per the special instructions. Responses received after 11 Sep 2008 4:00 PM CDST without the required information will be considered non responsive to the synopsis/solicitation and will not be considered. A determination by Arcata Associates, Inc. to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open cost competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of Arcata Associates, Inc
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested per the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) and are located in the attached Word file and includes complete descriptions, together with Representation and Certifications, and Arcata Associates, Inc. Terms and Conditions and all attachments must be completed in order for consideration
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this Internet site for the release of any amendments, and clarifying questions and answers, as no hardcopy will be provided by this office. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by Arcata Associates, Inc