This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1045846801_01 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-20. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334611 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2008-03-14 14:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Washington, DC 20520

The Department of State requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
LI 001, BMC Remedy Asset Management Application Fast Track Support LP Number: 989686, 1, EA;
LI 002, BMC Remedy Asset Management Application DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043403, 1, EA;
LI 003, BMC Remedy Asset Management Fixed 1-PK DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043413, 5, EA;
LI 004, BMC Remedy Asset Management Fixed 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 972465, 1, EA;
LI 005, BMC Remedy Change Management Application Fast Track Support LP Number: 991131, 1, EA;
LI 006, BMC Remedy Change Management Application DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043394, 1, EA;
LI 007, BMC Remedy Change Management Fixed 1-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043399, 5, EA;
LI 008, BMC Remedy Change Management Fixed 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 970097, 1, EA;
LI 009, BMC Remedy Migrator Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043414, 1, EA;
LI 010, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System Fixed 1-PK DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043390, 2, EA;
LI 011, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System Fixed 1-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 982871, 1, EA;
LI 012, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System Fixed 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 982870, 12, EA;
LI 013, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System FLT 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 986520, 1, EA;
LI 014, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System FLT 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 986519, 4, EA;
LI 015, BMC Remedy Service Desk & AR System FLT 5-PK LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 986517, 1, EA;
LI 016, BMC Remedy Service Desk Application & AR System Fast Track Support LP Number: 994184, 1, EA;
LI 017, BMC Remedy Service Desk Application & AR System DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043388, 1, EA;
LI 018, Remedy SLA for the Enterprise Application with 5 users DEV LSN Fast Track Support LP Number: 1043381, 1, EA;
LI 019, Remedy SLA for the Enterprise/Flashboards Application Fast Track Support LP Number: 890607, 1, EA;

For this solicitation, Department of State intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. Department of State is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at [email protected]. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or [email protected]. Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Buyers and Sellers understand that FedBid ranks all bids by price; however, pursuant to applicable acquisition regulations and/or departmental guidelines, Buyers may use criteria other than price to evaluate offers. Accordingly, please note that, unless otherwise specified herein below, to the extent required by applicable regulations and/or guidelines, award will be made to the responsible Seller whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Buyer on the basis of price, technical capability, delivery, and past performance.

In addition to providing pricing at www.FedBid.com for this solicitation, each Offeror must provide any required, NON-PRICING responses (e.g. technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) so that they are received no later than the closing date and time for this solicitation.

Contact [email protected] or call 1-877-9FEDBID to address any questions of comments

Agencies may require registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) prior to receipt of order. Information can be found at www.ccr.gov

ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE REQUISITION REFERENCE NUMBER FOUND IN BLOCK 4, OF 347 ORDER FOR SUPPLIERS AND SERVICSE. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS WILL CELARLY LIST EACH ITEM AND THE QUANTITY SHIPPED AS CONTAINED WITHIN BOXES OR CONTAINERS. IF SINGLE LINE ITEMS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED INTO MAJOR COMPONENT, SHIPPING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOUNT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS SHIPPED WITHIN THE MAJOR COMPONENT.

New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products

FOB DESTINATION CONUS

*The Vendor may not substitute any item listed on this order without prior written approval by the Contracting Officer. *No other individual is authorized, either verbally or in writing to change part numbers, manufacturers, quantities, delivery dates or any other specification of this award. *Items that do not conform to descriptions and part numbers found in Block 17 will be rejected at the time of delivery causing a return at the Vendors expense. *Items received must adhere to the configuration as submitted and approved by the PMA Lab. *Vendors must deliver to the configuration as tested and approved. *Items not in compliance will be returned to the Vendor at no additional cost to the Government and comments will be noted to Vendor Performance. *Random Quality Assurance will be conducted to ensure Vendor/Manufacturer conformance.

Should Sellers require contact with a DOS Representative, please contact Harry Lundy at [email protected] or 703-875-6014.

Support Contract # 32102. Period of Performance: 1-OCT-2007 through 30-SEP-2008.

Bid Protests Not Available