This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is W91ZLK-15-T-0210. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-23. This requirement is Unrestricted. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

Description of Requirement:

The U.S. Army Health Command, Visual Information Division requires Adobe Digital Publishing Suite - See attached Performance Work Statement(PWS)

The above requirement/items are for Brand Name only
Acceptance shall be at destination.
Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Ground, 21005.
The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference:
52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items
The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis.
52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision.
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
52. 212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items.
ADDENDUM to 52.212-4
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment
52.211-6 Brand name or Equal
52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances
52.247-34 FOB Destination
52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C. 2402)
FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Disabled Veterans
FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era
FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase
FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable:
52.203-3 Gratuities
252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program
252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities
252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.
Acceptance shall be at destination.
Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Ground, 21005.
This solicitation is eligible for the US Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Executive-Level Agency Protest (ELAP) program, as an alternative to the usual provisions applicable for Agency protests under FAR 33.103. Provision ACAAI 5152.233-9000, Army Contracting Agency Executive Level Agency Protest Program is applicable. Additional information for ELAP may be accessed electronically at: http://www.aca.army.mil/docs/Community/ ACAprotest.doc

The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 11:00 AM EST 21 May 2015 email to Sharon Gary at [email protected], US Army Contracting Command, Tenant Division, and Attention: CCRD-AI-IC, 6001 Combat Drive, 2nd Floor, Room C2-101, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-1846. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Offeror's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)-Commercial Items in accordance toFAR 52.212-3. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, go to Federal Procurement Data System (SAM) https://www/uscontractorregistration.com to load required information. Vendors who are not registered in SAM will not be considered. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Vendors may register with SAM online at https://www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Sharon Gary, Contract Specialist, via email at [email protected].
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.

Bid Protests Not Available