Digital Asset Management (DAM) replacement

NAICS:

541519 Other Computer Related Services PSC:

DH01 IT and Telecom - Platform Support Services: Database, Mainframe, Middleware (labor) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, utilizing FAR part 13 procedures, 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. (ii) The solicitation number is 12305B25Q0004 and this combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (iii) A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-07, September 30, 2024. (iv) This is a total 100% small business set-aside and the associated NAICS code is 541519 and the small business size standard is $34M. (v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). (vi) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a Contractor to provide services to replace chiller Variable Frequence Drive (VFD).

See attached Statement or Work. (vii) Place of service/delivery and acceptance: U.S. National Arboretum, 3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC, 20002. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.

Award will be made on the basis of LPTA to the government from quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

Technical Capability- Ability to meet or exceed the requirements of the Performance Work Statement. (x) Offers must have a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, uploaded on their sam.gov profile by the time quotes are due. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses included as attachment: Contract Terms and Conditions (xiii) In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the Service description, total price, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Performance Work Statement.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. (xv) Quotes are due on 11/13/2024 at 9:00 AM PST/PDT by email to Elizabeth Wilson at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov. (xvi) Elizabeth Wilson may be reached at Elizabeth.Wilson2@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 11/1/2024 by 9:00 AM PST/PDT. *Extension to due date for quotes has been issued. Quotes due 11/12/2024 at 9:00AM PT **Questions and Answers have been posted 11/7/2024.

Revised Q*A have been posted 11/8/24.