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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 88310320Q00146 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07 effective August 31, 2020. This is a Brand Name requirement under NAICS code 511210, Software Publishers. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER(S): See Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices. REQUIREMENT: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has a requirement for the continuance of its Microsoft Premier Maintenance Support to complete the Modem Identity Transition and to establish NARA’s Sharepoint and Project presence. See Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is September 24, 2020 through September 23, 2021. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR provisions will be removed prior to award. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jun 2020). Addenda: Delete paragraph (h), Multiple Awards. - see below for additional quotation submission instructions. EVALUATION (In lieu of FAR provision 52.212-2): Evaluation and award will be in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures at FAR 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation authorized by FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items as prescribed by FAR 12.301(c)(2). Selection of the Contractor for this purchase order will be based on NARA’s assessment of the best overall value to the Government. Accordingly, best value for this purchase order will be obtained through a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. Exceptions taken to any terms and conditions stated in the RFQ must be clearly outlined on a separate page of the Contractor’s quotation entitled “Exceptions”. The Contractor must also include a justification and the cost impact of each exception noted. However, Exceptions may render the quotation unacceptable for award. The Government reserves the right to make an award on the initial quotation without communicating with contractors. For evaluation purposes, Contractors must provide pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). The evaluated Total Purchase Order Price will be determined by summing the total prices. The Total Purchase Order Price will be used to determine the lowest price. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2020) - The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v)) of this provision. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018) – see Attachment 3, Additional NARA Terms and Conditions (Addenda to FAR clause 52.212-4). FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2020) - see Attachment 4, FAR Clauses for the full text of this clause and for additional applicable FAR clauses. The Contractor is required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain registration until final payment in accordance with FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018). FAR provision 52.204.24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020). Full text provisions and clauses can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov. QUOTATION DUE DATE: Quotations must be received by 12:00 PM ET on September 18, 2020. Failure to submit quotations by the due date and time may result in rejection of the quotation as untimely. Contractors submitting via e-mail are cautioned to allow one extra business day for delivery and confirm receipt of quotation as the e-mail will need to pass through IT security. QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: This is a Brand Name requirement. Therefore, quotations for other than Microsoft Premier Maintenance Support will not be considered. Contractors must submit proof, in writing from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), of its status as an Authorized/Certified reseller of Microsoft products. Contractors must also submit a completed copy of Attachment 1, Schedule of Prices with its quotation. The contractor’s quotation will be technically unacceptable without providing this documentation. NARA requests that contractors email one (1) copy of the quotation to Ms. Tyrice Buie (Contractor) at tyrice.buie@nara.gov.