Combined Solicitation/Synopsis E65956X

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type:	Combine Solicitation/Synopsis
Solicitation Number:	E65956X
Posted Date:	December 21, 2010
Response Date:	December 27, 2010 10:00 a.m. (EST)
Set Aside:	Small Business - Open Market
NAICS Code:	518210

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

National Science Foundation, Division of Administrative Services
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 295
Arlington, Virginia 22230

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Renewal of Inquisite Software System for FY2011. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

The solicitation/synopsis reference number is E65956X is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-47. Contractors shall submit a unit price and a total price for the item included in this acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Brand name or equal

Item Description:

Renewal of Inquisite Software System for FY 2011

(1) Quantity 5

      Single Additional user to create and administer surveys (ULSTD)

(2) Quantity 1

      Base License/User Login (Standard) Inquisite Workgroup (WG)

Items will be shipped to The National Science Foundation in Arlington, VA  22230.

The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full source in any resultant award. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at this website: http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal

Offerors shall use the following website to completed their Certifications and Representations www.bpn.gov/orca (FAR 52.212-3)

The following items are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Condition Commercial items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition that includes the following clauses cited therein: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8 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; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration.

SELECTION CRITERIA

NSF will make a source selection decision based on lowest price, technically acceptable. 

Quotes are due no later than Monday, December 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. EST by email to bmitchel@nsf.gov. If you are unable to send your quote by email, please contact Barbara Mitchell for alternative delivery instructions. Quote should be marked with RFQ number E65336X and addressed to Barbara B. Mitchell, Contract Specialist.

Point of Contact: Barbara B. Mitchell, Contracts Branch, Phone (703) 292-7349, Fax (703) 292-9140, Email: bmitchel@nsf.gov Contracting Officer: Gregory N. Smith (703) 292-4591 Email gnsmith@nsf.gov