The document is an amendment to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for PRIMO Software Licensing and Maintenance Support Services issued by the FDA. The RFQ is aimed at obtaining 21 licenses for PRIMO pharmacovigilance software over a base year and two option years, ensuring continuous operation of the FDA's CFSAN CAEMS system. The submission deadline for quotes is August 26, 2024.
Key requirements include delivery of software licenses within five business days post-award, a kickoff meeting, and subsequent provision of user account access and monthly usage reports. The contract will be firm-fixed-price, emphasizing the importance of compliance with technical specifications and accessibility standards.
Additionally, the solicitation highlights the evaluation criteria based on technical capability and pricing, mandates electronic invoice submission through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and emphasizes protections for sensitive information. The RFQ reflects the FDA's commitment to utilizing small businesses for procurement, ensuring compliance with federal regulations throughout the process.
The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for PRIMO Software Licensing and Maintenance Support Services issued by the FDA (Solicitation Number FDA-SOL-75F40124Q00495). Scheduled for response by August 26, 2024, it is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside, with a firm fixed price purchase order anticipated. The contractor is required to provide 21 PRIMO software licenses for one base year (September 29, 2024, to September 28, 2025) and two option years, ensuring continuous usage of the CFSAN CAEMS system. Key deliverables include a kickoff meeting, user account information, and monthly usage reports. The solicitation stipulates that contractors must be authorized resellers or service agents and provides specific instructions regarding pricing, invoicing through the Treasury's IPP system, and compliance with security requirements for sensitive information. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability and price, emphasizing adherence to federal acquisition regulations and accessibility standards. This RFQ serves to enhance the FDA's software capability while ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting small business participation.