325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

70 -- TACTICAL AIRCREW SCHEDULING AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROPRIETARY MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE SOL F08637 98 QY024 DUE 091598 POC Ms. Nell Matchkus (850) 283-8620 or SSgt Todd Cook (850) 283-8618 The 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall AFB FL intends to award a purchase order pursuant to FAR 12.6 for the purchase of Tactical Aircrew Scheduling and Airspace Management System (TASAMS) Proprietary Maintenance Software (this includes software maintenance and Technical Assistance). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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 a Request for Quotation (RFQ), RFQ No. F08637-98-QY024. The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Businesses under SIC 7371, size standard $18.0. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, parts, equipment, materials, supplies, personnel, transportation and other items necessary to supply Tactical Aircrew Scheduling and Airspace Management System (TASAMS) Proprietary Maintenance Software (this includes software maintenance and Technical Assistance). This is to include: (A) 2 training visits, (b) 1 year extension to end 30 Sept 99, and (c) Web TASAMS (This will post TASAMS schedule automatically on a web page for the 3 fighter squadrons for Tyndall AFB FL. The government anticipates issuing a purchase order on a sole source basis with Data System Research Corporation and/or their authorized distributors. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. The 325th Operations Group at Tyndall AFB FL shall obtain from the contractor all items specified in the schedules that are required to be purchased during the applicable performance period. The anticipated purchase order will be bilateral and is expected to consist of a performance period which will not exceed 30 Sept 99. Offerors are encouraged to submit commercial literature describing their operations and capabilities. OFFERORS MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE, TO INCLUDE CONTRACT OR ORDER NUMBERS, REFERENCES (NAMES) AND PHONE NUMBERS. OFFERORS MUST ALSO SUBMIT A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL describing procedures. Contractor shall employ best commercial practices in all services performed. The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations and policy. The Government will make award on the basis of Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. A combination of the technical evaluation, past performance, and price will determine the best value to the Government. Technical compliance/acceptability and past performance are more important than price.. The Government may conduct pre-award surveys to determine offerors' technical and financial abilities to perform. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. It is tailored as follows: subparagraph (c) is changed to read: "Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government." FAR52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items. Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, as do the following FAR clauses cited therein: 52.203-6 Alternate I, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41 (Wage Determination No. 94-2121 Revision 11 dated 6/1/1998 applies), 52.222-42, 52.222-43, 52.225-3, 52.232-33, and 52.233-3. In accordance with FAR clause 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984), offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. An organized site visit has been scheduled for NOT APPLICAPLE at. Participants will meet at Bldg 647, 325th Contracting Squadron, Tyndall AFB FL. The following FAR clauses also apply to this acquisition 52.237-2, and 52.252-2. The following DFAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.204-7004 252.212-7000, 252.212-7001, and 252.237-7012. The following AETC FAR Supplement clause applies: 5352.237-9001 Performance Conference (Jul 93) Offerors/bidders are hereby advised that if they are awarded a contract as a result of this solicitation, they may be required to appear at the 325th Contracting Squadron, Building Number 647, 501 Illinois Avenue, Suite 5 Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526 to attend a preperformance conference prior to commencement of an work on the military installation. Referenced clauses and Wage Determination will be made available upon request; or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and the Wage Determination may be accessed electronically at http://www.afmc.wpafb.af.mil/organizations/HQ-AFMC/PK/afciro/index.htm. Prior to receiving any contract award contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) in accordance with DFAR clause 252.204-7004 REQUIRED CENTRAL CONRTACTOR REGISTRATION. If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. On-line registration with the CCR is also available at the Small Business Administration Internet address (www.sbaonline.sba.gov). Proposals should reference RFQ No. F08637-98-QY024 and are due by 15-Sep-98 to 325 CONS/LGCS ATTN: Ms. Nell Matchkus, 501 Illinois Ave., Suite 5, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526. For more information contract Ms. Nell Matchkus at (850) 283-8620 or SSgt Todd Cook at (850) 283-8618. You may also email nell.matchkus@tyndall.af.mil or todd.cook@tyndall.af.mil. Posted 09/01/98 (W-SN244351). (0244)

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