Defense Logistics Agency has a requirement for webMethods Websphere Software. This announcement is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) # SP4707-11-Q-0006. Place of performance is Battle Creek, Michigan. Inspection, acceptance and F.O.B. are at destination, Battle Creek, Michigan. Delivery shall be no later than 30 calendar days after award date.

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular # 2005-46.

This acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis in regards to Small Business Programs. The associated NAICS code is 541511 with a SBA size standard of $25,000,000 in average annual receipts.

Offerors shall provide a price for each contract line item number (CLIN) in their quote. Quotes with quantities of less than requested or products other than those requested specifically by brand name shall be deemed technically unacceptable.

CLIN Descriptions:

CLIN 001: WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter, MPN: AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

CLIN 002: Silver Support for WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter, MPN: SE-AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

CLIN 003: WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter Development Environment, MPN: EPD-AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

CLIN 004: Silver Support for WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter Development Environment, MPN: SE-EPD-AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

CLIN 005: WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter Testing/ Staging Environment, MPN: EPT-AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

CLIN 006: Silver Support for WebMethods WebSphere MQ Adapter Testing/ Staging Environment, MPN: SE-EPT-AS-IMQ, QTY: 01 EA.

Justification: The Defense Logistics Agency has previously identified webMethods BPMS suite as the best software to accomplish mission requirements, and has previously invested into developing it. Further, use of any product other than the webMethods WebSphere Adaptor will require additional licensing, hardware, training, and development costs to integrate into the existing webMethods environment.

Only new equipment is being solicited. Remanufactured or refurbished equipment, as defined in FAR 11.001, is technically unacceptable. Trade-in or exchange of old equipment is not available.

The evaluation factor(s) for award is; lowest-price, technically acceptable. Any resulting contract or order will be firm-fixed price.

Place "SP4707-11-Q-0006" in the subject field of any e-mail correspondence. Questions regarding this RFQ are due by 11/23/2010. Responses are due by 11/29/2010 at 4;00 p.m. EST. Include your Cage code with your quote. Questions and/or quotations may be submitted by e-mail to David Stemple, the primary point of contact for this announcement, at [email protected], or by FAX: (269) 961-4226.

The following clauses/provisions are hereby incorporated by reference. Clauses may be accessed on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2009) -- FAR 52.212-1
Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Aug 2009) -- FAR 52.212-3
Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Mar 2009) -- FAR 52.212-4
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Sept 2009) --FAR 52.212-5
In paragraph (a) the following clauses apply:
_X_ (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).
_X_ (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
_X _ (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78)
In paragraph (b) the following clauses apply:
_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
_X_ (19) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
_X_ (20) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
_X_ (21) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126).
_X_ (22) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
_X_ (23) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
_X_ (25) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).
_X_ (31) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513)..
_X_ (35) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
_X_ (40) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
_X_ (43) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Sep 2005) -- DFARS 252.212.7001
In paragraph (b) the following clauses apply:
(1) _X__ 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (JAN 2009) (Section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181).
(23)(i) _X__ 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631).
(iv) _X__ Alternate III (MAY 2002) of 252.247-7023.

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