This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, and supplemental information included in this notice. The Colorado National Guard will be awarding a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33 Effective on June 15, 2009. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

The Colorado Army National Guard is looking to purchase a Sharepoint software tool to improve our PII Security software. See attached SOW for software details. All interested vendors must be able to come to JFHQ in Centennial Colorado to provide complete training on the software quoted. Please include any and all training/travel costs associated with the quote. Any software quoted must meet all of the requirements specified in the attached SOW.

Quotes shall reference Solicitation #W912LC-13-T-0011.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541511. This solicitation will end on March 14, 2013 1100 EST. Quotes received after this time will not be accepted. The government will review each contractor's capability to determine which contractor is best suited to meet the Government's needs.

Please send quotes and questions to [email protected]

The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition:
52.202-1 Definitions
52.203-5 Covenant against Contingent Fees
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items
52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items
52.212-3 Offeror Representation & Certifications-Commercial Items
52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions Commercial Items
52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items
52.217-5 Evaluation of Options
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services
52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes
52.222-3 Convict Labor
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
52.222-41 Service Contract Act
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.225-1 Buy American Act-Supplies
52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contract Registration
52.233-2 Service of Protest
52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

The Following DFARs clauses are applicable to this acquisition;
252.203-7002
252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A
252.211-7003 Alt I Item Identification and Valuation
252.212-7001 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors
252.225-7001 Buy American Act & Balance of Payments Program
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests & Receiving Reports.

To be awarded this contract, the offeror must be registered in the CCR. (www.ccr.gov)

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, "Insurance -Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5). Kinds and minimum amounts are as follows:

KIND AMOUNTS (FAR 28.307-2)
Workmen's Compensation $100,000 (see paragraph 1.2, below)
Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury
Comprehensive Automobile Liability $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident
for bodily injury and $20,000 for property
damage

(If applicable) $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence
Aircraft Public and Passenger for bodily injury, other than passenger
Liability liability and $200,000 per occurrence for
property damage; coverage for passenger
liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats
$200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or
passengers, whichever is greater.
1.2. Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

1.3. NOTE: Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies referenced in the certification (s) shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.