******AMENDMENT 1: Although the intent is to award this requirement on a sole source basis to the Corporate Executive Board as the only organization identified as providing all required services, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.****** 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 solicitation number HQ0423-06-T-0018: The solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular, Fac 2005-12, Effective 04 Aug 2006 & Class Deviation 2005-o0001. This requirement is UNRESTRICTED. Line Items Items: Line Item 0001 ? Membership on the Corporate Leadership Council (CLC) Quantity: 1 Unit of Measure: Year Description of items/services: CLC membership is to provide: 1. Customized research projects including data retrieval, benchmarking, networking contacts, literature searches, and vendor profiles. 2. Executive-directed quantitative analysis on strategic topics of collective interest across organizations. 3. Various decision-support tools enabling assessment of employees? commitment and intent to stay; measurement of the strength and weaknesses of future leaders; and the identification and benchmarking of high-potential talent. 4. On-Line Resources via the CLC web site. 5. Member events including monthly teleconferences, executive meetings and staff briefings. The intent is to award this requirement sole source to the Corporate Executive Board. Period of Performance is: One Year from Date of Award Place of Performance is: Contractor?s site and Indianapolis, IN. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. 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. Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions: None. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies and the assigned rating for this requirement is DOC9. Offers are due by 1:00 p.m. (local-Col., OH) on 25 August 2006. Facsimile and e-mail quotes are acceptable and preferred. Offers may be submitted by mail and forwarded to: Point of Contact: William Mark Mayo DFAS Contract Services Directorate 3990 E. Broad Street Bldg. 21, Room 2B218 Columbus, OH 43213-1152 Phone Number: 614-693-1972 Fax Number: 614-693-5674 e-mail address: [email protected] Furnish quotes to this POC on or before the closing time listed in this RFQ.

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