Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Granta Design in Cambridge, UK, to renew Granta MI Maintenance of Software and Datasets. This software provides support to customers on the NASA MAPTIS program. There are a total of three (3) Line Items; 1) MI Maintenance of Software and Datasets- POP: 01 Aug 2009 - 31 JUL 2010, 2) MI Maintenance of Software and Datasets- POP: 31 Dec 2008 – 31 Dec 2009, and 3) Price discount for PO issued before 31 Dec 2008.
Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested firms have until 15 Dec 2008, 4:00 PM CDST to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, the attached Request for Quote, and all associated paperwork per the special instructions. Responses received after 15 Dec 2008 4:00 PM CST 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 description, 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
