This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-08. NAICS code is 334310.
 
It is the intent of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) on behalf of the Lister Hill Center (LHC) to acquire annual maintenance and support from Avid Technology Inc., Washington, D.C. on a sole source basis. The purpose of this acquisition is to renew service from Avid Technology Inc. that provides ongoing manufacturer's support for hardware and software currently in APDB's inventory. The company has no authorized resellers.

This requirement will be procured as a non-competitive award. The purchase order period of performance will begin from the date of award through 11/21/11.

This is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), nor is an RFQ available. All responses received within 10 calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by NLM. Information received in a timely manner will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The quoter shall include all information which documents and/or supports the qualification criteria in one clearly marked section of its quotation. VENDORS MUST QUOTE ON ALL PRODUCTS, NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Offeror must complete required registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this order. Full text of clauses and provisions are available at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): http://www.arnet.gov/far/index.html. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition and may be obtained from the web site http://www.arnet.gov/far/: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.

NLM Synopsis No. 11-041-DNH shall be noted on all correspondence to this announcement. RESPONSES SHALL BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO: Dionne Hopson at [email protected]. Inquiries regarding this notice may be made to Dionne Hopson, Contract Specialist at (301) 496-6546.

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