Reference #: MPLSLEI0317801

The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO), Contracting Division, Net-Centric Services Branch, Software Section (DITCO/PL8321), 2300 East Drive, Scott AFB IL 62225-5406, intends to issue a sole source award to Manhattan Associates Inc.  The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is requesting the purchase of IBM Websphere MQ Software Maintenance and Support.  Period of Performance (PoP) is 14 September 2013 through 13 September 2014 with two, one-year option periods.

Please complete the attached solicitation and return it by 10:00 AM CST on 7 August 2013.  Offerors must fill in blocks 12, 30(a), (b), and (c) on page 1 of the Standard Form (SF) 1449.  The CLIN amounts on pages 3-4 also needs to be completed, as well as the Contractor POC information on page 6.  Please complete the attached solicitation in its entirety and return to [email protected] (618-229-9348) for consideration for award.

Also, please provide a copy of your company's commercial price list so the government can justify the prices received are fair and reasonable as well as determine the discount percentage received.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Evaluation of quotes will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106(b).  The evaluation criterion is: TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLENESS (1) AND PRICE (2).

Contract award cannot be made to any contractor not enrolled in the Department of Defense (DOD) System for Award Management (SAM) database.  The SAM website is http://www.sam.gov. 

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION ON YOUR SUBMITTED RFQ:

1.     DUNS Number:

2.     CAGE Code:

3.     Contractor Name:

4.     Payment Terms (net 30) or Discount:

5.     Business Size (i.e. small, women-owned, etc.):

6.     Point of Contact & Phone Number:

7.     Fax Number:

8.     Email address:

9.     FOB (destination or origin):