DESCRIPTION: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

The solicitation document, F4FTAK6242A002, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89. Reference the PR solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response.

The associated NAICS code is 511210, small business size standard is: $38,500.00.

This requirement is for the following brand name MATLAB Software:

See Attached Bill of Materials for requirements specifications

Ship to: FOB Destination.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, applies; the only evaluation factor being price.

52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. The offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) Web site accessed through http://www.sam.gov/portal. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (r) of this provision.
(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the SAMwebsite.
(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ____________. [Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (r) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer. Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

TAA compliance shall be in accordance with FAR.

DPAS rating is DO-A7.

Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror.

Anticipated Award Date is: 14 September 2016

Lt Col Kenneth Decker has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed above or you contact the Ombudsman at (937) 255-5512 or via email at: [email protected].

Proposals are due by 11:59PM EST, 11 September 2016. Proposals shall be sent via email to [email protected]. In addition to submitted proposals, please provide a completed copy of the Tax Liability Form provided as an attachment to this RFQ.

Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Gina Shrider, (937) 656-7406 or by e-mail.