Spatial Analyzer Ultimate Software Maintenance
ID: FA857125P0030Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide maintenance services for the Spatial Analyzer Ultimate Software at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining thirteen software licenses, ensuring access to updates, technical support, and new features over a contract period that includes one base year and four option years. This software is critical for operational efficiency within the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group, emphasizing the need for priority error response and compliance with security and supply chain risk management standards. Interested vendors must submit their quotes to Carmen Davis by January 7, 2025, with the contract expected to commence on April 6, 2025, and extend through 2030.

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    The government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the maintenance of Spatial Analyzer Ultimate Software for the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contractor is responsible for providing maintenance services for thirteen licenses, ensuring access to software updates, technical support, and new features for a 12-month period. The contract includes one base year and four option years, emphasizing the importance of priority response to errors and necessary hardware interfaces. Key points include the identification of government representatives who will act as points of contact, although they will not supervise the contractor. The document also details security requirements that the contractor must adhere to, including compliance with various Defense Department regulations. Additional considerations address supply chain risk management to prevent the incorporation of counterfeit parts and ensure that the contractor meets environmental procurement standards. Overall, the document represents a formal agreement structure typically seen in government contracts aimed at ensuring consistent software maintenance and support for military operations.
    The document outlines a solicitation for the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) program regarding the maintenance of the Spatial Analyzer Ultimate Software, which includes 13 licenses. Managed by the U.S. Air Force, this Request for Quote (RFQ) FA857125Q0030 seeks responses for a single-source contract with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. The contract will span from April 6, 2025, to April 5, 2026, with multiple option periods extending through 2030. Key specifications include pricing arrangements, delivery terms, and inspection protocols. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including all associated costs, to Carmen Davis by January 7, 2025. The document incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, emphasizing compliance with statutory requirements and objectives for small and disadvantaged businesses. Overall, the solicitation indicates the government's commitment to fostering inclusive business opportunities while ensuring effective software maintenance for operational efficiency.
    The document outlines the Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification under Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, dated March 2023. It details the acquisition process governed by DAFFARS 5313.501 and 10 U.S.C. 3572, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) in negotiating prices that are deemed fair and reasonable. The justification includes methods for establishing price reasonableness such as utilizing publicly offered catalogs, historical contractor sales comparisons, and limited cost or pricing data from contractors. The document underscores the importance of local technical analysis and direct/indirect cost factors in negotiations, ensuring that any claims made are accurate and complete. The purpose of the document is to provide a framework for sole source procurement, addressing compliance and market analysis to protect government interests. This framework is particularly relevant in the context of federal RFPs and grants, streamlining the acquisition process while maintaining transparency and pricing integrity.
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