Subj: Request for Quote (RFQ)

Project Number: M00083-12-SU-55U09, Altove XMLSpy 2012 Professional Edition

General Intention: The United States Marine Corps Intelligence Agency (MCIA) has a requirement to purchase annual software licenses for ALTOV XML Spy. The software is needed to allow Command production and web tools to publish documents to the Command portals and web sites. The Government reserves the right to specify the delivery location at the time the order is placed.

Procurement Approach: This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Brand Name commercial item prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1 - Full and Open Competition and evaluated in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This request for a submission of quotes does not constitute a contract or authorization to begin work. Nor does an offeror's submission of a proposal constitute a contract or authorization to begin work. This RFQ is issued by Regional Contracting Office, Quantico, VA , 22134.

Funded orders issued against this contract will specify the exact items and quantities to be delivered. This procurement is restricted pursuant to the FAR and other statutory and regulatory requirements. The Small Business Administration size standard for this industry is as follows: NAICS - 541519; Size Standard - $25.5 Million

Basis of Award: The basis for award is lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA). Technical Acceptability will be base on whether the products or services provided in your quote meet or exceed the needs of the government in accordance to the requirements in the statement of work (SOW). The Contractor shall provide the actual amount for each item quoted.

Period of Performance: The period of performance for this acquisition shall be for a base period not to exceed twelve (12) months and two (2) one-year option periods*, as follows:

Base Period: 29 Aug 2012 - 28 Aug 2013 $
Opt Pd 1: 29 Aug 2013 - 28 Aug 2014 $
Opt Pd 2: 29 Aug 2014 - 28 Aug 2015 $
*Note: Start dates are projected. Actual start dates will be determined, based on contract award date.

The following Option FAR Clauses: 52.217-5, 52.217-8 and 52.217-9 are included in this request. Options will be exercised solely at the Government's discretion and only after a determination has been made that exercising the option is in the best interest of the Government. All options will be evaluated prior to award.

Quote Submission: All interested parties shall include, at a minimum, the following in the submitted quote:

1. Required information
2. Cost amounts for each CLIN;
3. Pricing for ALL options;
4. Signed and dated Quote.