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Description 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. T... Description 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number PANRSA-21-P-0000 005466 is issued as request for quote (RFQ). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. The Government intends to use the policies and procedures of FAR Part 12 in conjunction with those at FAR Part 13 for this effort. The requirement is not a set aside. The associated NAICS code is 511210, Software Publishers. Product Supply Code: 7B22/IT and Telecom-Compute: Servers (Hardware and Perpetual License Software). Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov, in order to be considered for award. The US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order to purchase items in accordance with the below Purchase Description: Product Descriptions is as follows: This acquisition is to renew existing Empower Server and CAL software maintenance. In order to facilitate cross coordination between the PEO and other organizations. Empower licenses are required to maintain capabilities for PEO MS Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure at Building 5250. This procurement will include the following components: Specifications: The vendor shall provide renewal for Empower Server and Client Access License (CAL) Software Maintenance: PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 101M Empower Server Maintenance 1 105M Empower CAL Maintenance 20 The place of inspection and acceptance is W81XE0. FOB is at Destination. Delivery Date: 30 days after contract award. Evaluation Criteria: The Contractor’s quote must be determined acceptable in terms of the following: a) Quotes shall include all items, including brand name items, as specified in the Purchase Description and in the quantities specified. Quotes shall include delivery terms and conditions. Quotes shall include a unit price, quantity, and extended price for each item listed in the Purchase Description and a total price for all items. Quotes should identify any discounts and/or reductions to established rates or prices. The delivery should occur NLT 30 days after contract award. Basis for Award: The Government intends to place an order with a vendor representing the best value to the Government. Best value is the lowest priced technically acceptable quote (LPTA). Lowest Price will be determined based on the Total Price of all items. The minimum technical requirements are as follows: All items quoted are as specified in the purchase description, including quantity and brand name requirements. Delivery shall be no later than 30 days ARO or sooner. The evaluation of technical acceptability will start with the lowest priced quote and will proceed until the lowest price technically acceptable quote is determined. Therefore, all quotes may not be evaluated for technical acceptability. Adjectival Rating Description Technical Acceptable Quote meets the requirements of the solicitation including the minimum technical requirements. Technical Unacceptable: Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation, including the minimum technical requirements. Oral Communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible source may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes are due no later than 4PM CST 13 April 2021. Quotes shall be submitted by email to Adrian Pritchett, email adrian.t.pritchett.civ@mail.mil and a copy to: Desean.anderson2.civ@mail.mil. Please include in the subject line: RFQ PANRSA-21-P-0000 005466, Empower Server and Client Access License (CAL) Software Maintenance. Other electronic or hard copy submissions are not authorized. QUOTES/OFFERS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. FAR Clauses referenced below apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see https://www.acquisition.gov/. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provisions also apply. Provisions at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable. The lowest price technically acceptable is the sole evaluation factor. Non-cost factors are of equal importance to price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications – Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any addenda to the provision also apply. Clause at 52.212-5 Contract Term and Conditions – Requirement to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items, also applies to this acquisition and additional FAR clauses may be cited as needed. DFARS 252.204-7003 – Control of Government Personnel Work Product Terms and conditions for this requirement are consistent with customary commercial practices. Contract financing is not authorized. Payments shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. DFARS 252.232-7003 – Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and Instructions. Payment shall be made through Wide Area Work Flow. DFARS 252.232-7006 – Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions. For further information regarding this solicitation, contact Adrian Pritchett at the email listed above.